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Felt Crown - Re-fitting / Downsizing a felt crown

Started Sep 25, 2019

Alice bands and placement

I'm never confident that the hats I make will stay on the head,I use various methods to do it and the favourite seems to be using an alice band.The double band seems to be the most effective but the…Continue

Started Mar 7, 2019

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Felt Crown - Re-fitting / Downsizing a felt crown

I've bought a lovely hat block but it's about 23" in size.What's the best way to block a felt and ultimately fit a21.5" or 22" head?I've read that you can fit the hat to the ribbon. If I do this the felt will become mis-shapen and need to be reblocked, potentially losing the style of the crown.In the felt hat video with Elaine Mergard the crown is wired and it's suggested to pull the wire to size?I wasn't taught to wire the crown - I like the idea - but am concerned again that this will impact…See More

Sep 25, 2019

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Anne MacDonald replied to Kylie McLean's discussion Whats your studio/workroom like? Share some images

"Thanks for posting this (and for all the responses). I'm in exactly the same situation and looking around at storage ideas. I'm currently considering recycling wine / veg crates as an option for open shelving but still in the planning…"

Sep 26, 2018

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I Love Hats Because?: they take me to my happy place...
They make a statement about the wearer, give confidence, add style, making you feel and look good.

About Me: Always loved hats and an opportunity came up to do City & Guilds level 2 in millinery. Finished the course in January 2014 and have made hats since then. Completed C&G level 3 with Louise Pocock Millinery, Chipping Campden, Gloucestshire, UK in 2018 and have continued to learn ever since

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Elaine Mergard said…: Welcome to Hat Academy Anne. We hope you find the community inspiring, millinery is a wonderful creative art and in huge demand currently. We are committed to helping you add to your skills and any questions please message me.

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Enjoy, Elaine.