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How to repair vintage hat with glue?
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Hi, I'm a vintage clothing collector and I recently purchased a beautiful vintage made in Italy straw hat with scarf attached from a thrift store that is in need of repair. It's literally coming…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Elaine Mergard May 14, 2016.
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"Hi Lisa ,This hat sounds worthy of revival. Most milliners prefer to stitch and then back up holding stitches with a spot of glue. The reason for stitching is it is the traditional way for making hats and the milliner has more control one stitch at…"
How to repair vintage hat with glue?
Hi, I'm a vintage clothing collector and I recently purchased a beautiful vintage made in Italy straw hat with scarf attached from a thrift store that is in need of repair. It's literally coming apart in a horizontal line in two places and I don't know what kind of glue to use to fix it. Any information would be very much appreciated!! Thanks, Lisa
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Elaine Mergard said…
Welcome to Hat Academy Lisa. 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.
