Hello milliners, I’m very excited to take my first plunge into leather pieces! Does anyone know where in the UK I could find the best leather?  Preferably from supplier that offers swatches / a colour chart. I’m also looking for a supplier that stocks a wide range of leather textures & finishesThanks in advance, I look forward to hearing from you all See More

Hello milliners, I am planning on dying 2 abstract laces, I am thrilled with both laces as they are the perfect patterns to match the dresses I am trying to pair them with, now I just need to get the colour right. It's my first time dying lace so I'm a little anxious. I know that the 6 petal lace is a Cotton and nylon mix, I plan on dying it pale peach. I am unsure what the 5 petal…See More

Hello milliners,I am a student milliner (very new to millinery and even newer to hat academy)I am wanting to create a hat for my friend to match a dress with a slightly shiny/satiny finish,She loves the look of silk abaca but has a modest budget so any suggestions regarding fabric alternatives would be fantastic,My milinery teacher has recommended Jinsin, but wouldn't elaborate on its cost or The processes needed to work the jinsin?Are the covering / draping / trimming techniques similar to…See More