limited edition accessory designs for day, evening, bridal and just dressing up! My
style leans towards fancy and frilly as I work quite a bit with beautiful silk fabrics
that I pleat, drape, dye and even burn to create unique and unusual effects.
I make all of my embellishments and I love to use semi-precious stones and crystals to
add sparkle and glitz. I'm constantly experimenting with new ideas
to create accessories you won't find anywhere else and I always enjoy doing custom
work. I hope you will contact me if you need a piece for a special occasion or just want
to add something new to your wardrobe. And...since my work is one of a kind...what I
feature on this site will change often so I hope you will visit frequently
to see the new and exciting creations I have made!
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infatuated with hats...little wearable sculptures...and I set out to learn traditional millinery techniques. There were no
millinery programs in the town where I was living so I bought a bunch of books and taught myself. My work just naturally
took on a fancy style and I started designing custom pieces for the clients at several bridal salons. I soon added
purses to my repertoire and called my business
"Fat Cat Hats and Sacks".
I moved from California to Portland, Oregon about 9 years ago and was thrilled to find a very talented and formally
trained milliner, Dayna Pinkham, who I could intern with. She not only share her knowledge of traditional hat making
but also introduced me to a network of passionate milliners and designers just like me! I also found the opportunity
to design handbags for the evening wear and bridal lines of a company called "Jophiel Design" and hats and purses
for a custom clothing design studio called "Stitch". My work has sold in stores in California, Portland and Seattle...and
I have made numerous pieces for my custom clientele. I would love to create one for you!