Miss Ava's Millinery

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Miss Ava's Millinery
Miss Ava's Millinery

Sarah Blacker-Barrowman

“Hats, fascinators, veils and headwear. Traditionally handcrafted in Kent.”

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About Miss Ava's Millinery

Miss Ava's Millinery

Traditionally handcrafting hats and fascinators since 2014.

Hi! I'm Sarah, the milliner behind Miss Ava's Millinery.

I launched Miss Ava's Millinery back in 2014, having a year earlier done a massive career pivot from my original life as an archaeologist and cabaret performer. Inspired by my love of vintage fashion, life long creative streak, and hearing of ancestors who were milliners I set off to learn the foundation skills of hat making and instantly fell in love with it.

Fast forward to now, and I'm now based in a cozy studio space in Chatham, Kent, with possibly one of the town's best views over the River Medway. Here I use traditionally millinery techniques to handcraft hats, fascinators, veils and headpieces, with each piece of headwear being shaped on blocks and hand sewn.

I offer both ready to wear and bespoke headwear for all genders, with my clients including fabulous people getting married and their proud mums, glam wedding guests, amazing cabaret performers, television productions and photoshoots, and some great individuals who simply love hats! If you ever can't find the right hat for you, just get in touch and let's have a chat about making it happen.

If you peek behind the scenes in my studio (as you often can do if you find me on Instagram as @MissAvasMillinery), you might just find me sharing my latest sneak peeks of work in progress, giving glimpses into the hat making processes I use, or indulging my love of tea and cake.

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Buying from me

I handcraft all my headwear using traditional millinery skills in my specialist studio in Kent, with all pieces listed here being ready to send by Royal Mail, unless otherwise specified.

I also offer a customisation or fully bespoke service to help bring your dream hat to life. This can take 3-6 weeks, depending on the design and the time of year, so pop me a message for a chat if you're at all interested in how I can help you find your perfect hat, fascinator, veil or headpiece.

Returns Policy

You have 14 days, from receipt, to notify the seller if you wish to cancel your order or exchange an item.

Please note: Unless faulty, the following types of items are non-refundable: items that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to your specific requirements; personal items sold with a hygiene seal (cosmetics, underwear) in instances where the seal is broken.

Bespoke and Customised Items:
As I create bespoke and custom items especially for you they are unable to be returned or exchanged. However, I'll work closely with you on the design,, providing photos, video calls, swatches and fittings as required to make sure it's perfect and you just what your after before it's sent out to you.
The does not affect your statutory rights.
If you have any questions at all, just ask away!

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