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Treating an old hat blockI’ve just acquired a vintage hat block. It’s still in beautiful shape but the wood seems a bit dry and I see a tiny crack appearing. It doe… Started by Jennifer Dunlap in ASK A MILLINERLatest Reply |
Blocking with lace?Hello. I am working with guipure lace for the first time and I would like to place it over a improvised top hat wire frame. I appreciate an… Started by Mary McCann in ASK A MILLINERLatest Reply |
 Can't eat this donut ..Ladies and Gents, I recently purchased this donut block, just because I loved it but I don't know what I can do with it? Does anyone have… Started by Hats by Felicity in ASK A MILLINERLatest Reply |
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Blocked headbandHi can you tell me the best wire for a blocked headband Thank you josm Started by Joan Roberts in ASK A MILLINER |
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Jun 17 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
dyeing techniquesHi All, I'm trying to dye a batch of coque feathers to match an emerald green satin i have. In the past I've used Jacquard Procion dyes bu… Started by Cathrine Williamson in ASK A MILLINER |
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Jun 10 Reply by Alisa Fleming |
Commercial Felt for Base of HeadpieceI just watched the Head piece and Fascinator video and had a question about using felt as a base. I have commercial felt, Lots of it...and… Started by Judith in ASK A MILLINER |
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Jun 2 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
Waterproof hatsI would like to know what to use to make a hat that can be worn in rainy weather? Is there is some spray or special stiffener maybe? Started by Anna Wisniewska in ASK A MILLINER |
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May 28 Reply by Anna Wisniewska |
Treating an old hat blockI’ve just acquired a vintage hat block. It’s still in beautiful shape but the wood seems a bit dry and I see a tiny crack appearing. It doe… Started by Jennifer Dunlap in ASK A MILLINER |
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May 27 Reply by Darryll Osborne |
Cleaning vintage straw clothI have just acquired several lengths of vintage straw cloth, most likely produced in the ‘50’s-‘60’s. It has been sitting in an old warehou… Started by Jennifer Dunlap in HAT CHAT |
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May 27 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
Velour felt finish!Hey guys, first post here, so happy to have a community of hatters :) I am making a peachbloom felt hat and the fur looks a bit rough after… Started by Charlene whitehead in ASK A MILLINER |
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How to Remove a grease stain mark from white straw hatPlease can someone advise me how to remove a grease stain from a white straw hat. Stale bread was suggested, but is there anything else th… Started by Lorna Crooks in ASK A MILLINER |
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Used Hat BlocksFor some beginners affording and sourcing the needed hat blocks can prove challenging. What are some creative ways of getting around this i… Started by Deniese Dennis in ASK A MILLINER |
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Apr 25 Reply by Diana Thakur |
Raffia braid helpWhere can I find information on constructing a natural raffia straw braid hat? Thanks for your help! Started by Heather Kasper in ASK A MILLINER |
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