Inside Finish
I'm very new to hat making and I'm gradually working my way through the Hat Academy videos. I would appreciate some advice from more experienced milliners. When looking at the inside of a hat, is it acceptable to see a few stitches showing which are from securing the trim? I've tried using glue but I'm a bit messy so I'm basically hand sewing everything. Advice please?
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Permalink Reply by Ochini Millinery -
I always try to avoid showing any 'messy' stitching.. or glue. You can watch this tutorial by Katherine Elizabeth on making a cover up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS_RF8rTaqw
:)
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Permalink Reply by Elaine Mergard
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Several different ways to line hats here also- https://hatacademy.com/group/45-linings-for-all-occasions Your are doing the right thing Sue to sew on all your trims as very embarrassing if client loses some of trim in a breeze as glue has given way !! Hiding stitches is always our aim & if stitch is a contrast colour to straw touch up with felt tip pen to hide. I remember a store in Darwin telling me the customers loved to see my hand stitching as they new it was made by a milliner cf the imported cheap hats :)
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Permalink Reply by Andrea Blohm
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Yes, it is acceptable. I was taught that it shows that you take the time to handstitch. Glue is risky and may not last as well as stitching. If you or a client are bothered by the visible stitching you can always put a liner in.
