"Hello,
I also make hats in Canada, and I use the Leko felt stiffener on occasion I've not had any issues with white streaks using that product, but if you are spraying it rather than painting it on, be sure to clean the spray nozzle…"
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Piece on the fabulous Mr Stephen Jones
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Colin McDowell sits down with Stephen Jones, one of the world’s most celebrated and radical milliners, to discuss the business of making hats.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sharon Panozzo Jun 25, 2014.
Royal Ascot
Anyone going this year? Or have any pieces going? I'm off on Tuesday finally finished my hat, will post pics after then :-):-)
Started Jun 14, 2014
Current Hat 'Styles'?
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So, is the 'button' still a popular trend this year, or is the Pillbox making another revival? Either way I think they can both have great impact! Easy to wear and look fabulous! Any thoughts on any…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Susan Fage Apr 20, 2014.
Listen while you sew!!
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What do people listen to while they sew? Do you even listen to anything? Me, if I'm sewing petersham trim or headband I like a good drama on podcast, or (if in UK) The Archers. Where I can get…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melissa Rath Mar 29, 2020.
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"Hi ther how are you? My name is Asgrim. I use pva mix and also become white marks. I stiffen my hats after blocking and from outside. To remove the white marks I spay water on the felt and brush it in one direction. After no more white marks. I try…"
edith f replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"You can buy this one where you are and FedEx ground delivers it. Hats by leko. The stiffener is considered one of the best in the world...https://www.hatsupply.com/leko-purpose-stiffener/"
"thanks for posting this im going to try it too! never making that mistake again."
Susan Fage's discussion was featuredModel or Mannequin??
Hi all,Looking through some of the fabulous photos on here and on various websites. I think I have come to the conclusion a model to show of the head piece is best?At my early stage in y millinery journey I am currently using a polystyrene swan neck, and it looks ok, for now. But depending on costs I think I'm going to use a model. My friend has two lovely daughters who…See More
"I think both can work and we shoot with both.
Stands are more “affordable” but it depends what your goal is. One question I’d suggest is what your audience would respond to more. A milliner may recognise the work you have done…"
Melissa Rath replied to Susan Fage's discussion Listen while you sew!!"I tend to not listen to anything while sewing, making millinery or knitting, I am often doing those things sitting at my kitchen table while talking to my dad. I do find though that while on here watching lessons, I am also listening to my…"
Susan Fage's discussion was featuredListen while you sew!!
What do people listen to while they sew? Do you even listen to anything? Me, if I'm sewing petersham trim or headband I like a good drama on podcast, or (if in UK) The Archers. Where I can get engrossed while doing a 'not have to think too much' about the sewing. And it's a good bit of Jazz for anything else in my studio!!See More
Lauren Ritchie replied to Susan Fage's discussion Listen while you sew!!"Hi cla,
What a great recommendation! We hope you are enjoying the podcasts!
The podcasts for Millinery.Info are on our website at https://millinery.info/resource/interviews/ or on most podcast apps which we hope it makes…"
"i have been listening to millinery podcast. do you know about
http://millinery.info/resource/interviews/
it s on spotify too.
I find listening to an interesting podcasts keeps me from having the need to call and chat with people!"
Susan Fage's discussion was featuredModel or Mannequin??
Hi all,Looking through some of the fabulous photos on here and on various websites. I think I have come to the conclusion a model to show of the head piece is best?At my early stage in y millinery journey I am currently using a polystyrene swan neck, and it looks ok, for now. But depending on costs I think I'm going to use a model. My friend has two lovely daughters who…See More
Sophie Cooke replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"For sure!!!!! :oD
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Jain Kidsley replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"Thanks, so it was worth saving then ?"
Sophie Cooke replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"Oh Jain, that's lovely! LOVE the colour :oD
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Jain Kidsley replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"Here it is Sophie ! I have also included the hand carved block I made for it. I needle felted the band and made a small velvet rose to sit on the band."
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- Carla Murley said…
Hi Susan! Thanks so much for your comment - the freeform parisisals have been very popular in the last 12 months and they're one of my favourite styles to make :) Carla Murley - Murley & Co Millinery
