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Model 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…

Started by Susan Fage in ASK A MILLINERLatest Reply

Brims for caps

For those of you who make cut-and-sew hats (i.e. newsboys, flat caps, etc.), what do you use for the brim? I've previously used two-ply bu…

Started by Kristin Silverman in MILLINERY SUPPLIESLatest Reply

How to make a nautilus cockade

Having seen a vintage cloche featuring a grosgrain nautilus cockade I want to make one.  I can't find any instructions anywhere.  A friend…

Started by Sandra Brake in ASK A MILLINERLatest Reply

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Foundation as hard as willow esparterie?

Hello! I have an old millinery book and in it, they talk about making a hat block out of stiffened willow esparterie. I really like this id…

Started by Katie Heitmann in ASK A MILLINER

0 Mar 7

ASM 1107-1, £ Singer 107-1

I’m searching to purchase sweatband sewing machine ASM 1107-1, Singer 107-1, Thank you 

Started by Viorica Hiriczko in ASK A MILLINER

0 Mar 1

Treating feathers

Hi All, I have been given some beautiful feathers from a fellow with a wildlife sanctuary. I need to wash and treat them. I appreciate any…

Started by Bronnie G Millinery in ASK A MILLINER

17 Feb 17
Reply by Marysia Paling

parisisal straw cloche with upturned brim

Hello, I have made many fur felt cloches with upturned brim after watching Lesson G02 called Felt Cloche Hat with Waltraud Reiner.  What a…

Started by Susan Poirier in ASK A MILLINER

0 Feb 10

sewing machines?

As a complete beginner, and someone who's hand stitching leaves a lot to be desired, what sewing machine is recommended by all you experien…

Started by Ruth Connor in ASK A MILLINER

89 Feb 7
Reply by Nolan Easton

Brims for caps

For those of you who make cut-and-sew hats (i.e. newsboys, flat caps, etc.), what do you use for the brim? I've previously used two-ply bu…

Started by Kristin Silverman in MILLINERY SUPPLIES

27 Jan 22
Reply by Jesse C Chou

What type of hat this is?

Curious what the technical designation for this hat is. It reminds me a bit of a pillbox. Curious if there is a more specific or accurate l…

Started by Streible Whintlocker in ASK A MILLINER

0 Dec 7, 2024

Dyeing a straw hat

For my first customer order :) I made a men's hat out of straw in size 52. I'm very proud of it, as I didn't have a hat block and I blocked…

Started by Karin Urban in ASK A MILLINER

0 Nov 15, 2024

Hat band

Hi, Would anyone have a pattern for hat bands/ puggrees? Thank you

Started by Tracy Elizabeth Smith in HAT CHAT

4 Oct 15, 2024
Reply by Beau Sconce

Thanking Live Lesson Presenters after recording

Just wanted to thank Alison for her crinoline lesson. Because of the time zone, I watched the recording on Studio+. I  couldn’t find a way…

Started by kwidener in ASK A MILLINER

3 Oct 10, 2024
Reply by Alison Clark

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