Couture Parisisal Course

Couture Parisisal Course

Parisisal is a quality fibre with a close weave that results in exquisite millinery creations. Trained by Stephen Jones in the 80's, your award winning tutor Liza Stedman, unlocks the technical secrets of working with parisisal to produce a perfect couture finish for your headwear. Create a striking headpiece and a contemporary hat using contrasting layers of straw to complement the visual appeal of your headwear.

Couture Parisisal Course
  • Parisisal Fundamentals

    By understanding how Parisisal is woven you will then know how to maximize the line of the straw for a perfect finish. The vital steps of preparation are key as Liza manipulates the natural fibre to shape and form successfully. Learn how to give a sculptural impact to your headwear with a support...

  • Design With Parisisal

    Learn how to control the natural fibres of a Parisisal Capeline to maintain composition as you shape a wide brim. Use a toile in millinery as used by couture designers and tailors. To manage the combination of two layers of coloured straw Liza teaches her trade techniques to ensure a perfect fini...

  • Couture Parisisal Worksheet

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  • Couture Parisisal Patterns

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