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  Do you get overly attached to some of your hats?There are times when I think I have an unhealthy attachment to my hats. I want each and every hat to go to a good home where they will be… Started by Bridget EarlyLatest Reply |
 Millinery Blocking CordHello everyone!I am just starting my first millinery project! Will be blocking my first felt fedora. I was wondering what kind of cord and… Started by Peggy LiuLatest Reply |
 Millinery Supplies Storage?I would love to hear recommendations for how to store supplies. Feathers seem to be an especially challenging. I'm currently using an assor… Started by Cynthia HicksLatest Reply |
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 What type of sewing machine do you use?I've had two machines break down, a Husqvarna Viking Daisy, bobbin case is loose, plus my Elna Elina is knotting up underneath every fourth… Started by carena28 |
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yesterday Reply by Linda H Watsky |
Stiffening Guipure LaceHello Everyone, I have been experimenting with stiffening Guipure lace using a variety of stiffeners ( Gelatine solution, Straw stiffener,… Started by jillc |
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on Sunday Reply by Betty Otabil Dadzie |
how do i create this twisted brim?Hello, any help on this would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to crate a brim similar to the one in the photos. Could anyone help me wi… Started by Marie-Claire Millinery |
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May 13 Reply by REGANA LEE NICHOLS |
Treating feathersHi 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 |
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May 12 Reply by Susannah Greenman |
 Pork Pie IndentationHi Hat Lovers! I have a new pork pie crown that is giving me fits with its indentation. Other than blocking cane, does anyone have a sugge… Started by Fielden Willmott |
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May 12 Reply by Susannah Greenman |
Fixing QuillsHi, I am just wondering how you all fix quills to your hats? I tend to sew them on but they always seem a little wobbly! Any advice apprec… Started by J Searle |
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May 12 Reply by Susannah Greenman |
 What hat block would you choose?Hi Everyone, I have a small issue. I have a commisioned piece where the customer would like to wear the hat on the back of the head like th… Started by Kylie McLean |
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Apr 24 Reply by Tanya Anderson |
 Alice bands and placementI'm never confident that the hats I make will stay on the head, I use various methods to do it and the favourite seems to be using an alice… Started by Anne MacDonald |
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 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 |
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Mar 5 Reply by Ma Rose |
Attaching disc to alice bands?Hi hat designers, I had some wonderful disc blocked in the UK and thought it would be so simple to attach them to an alice band/head band o… Started by Michael James Pollard |
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Feb 18 Reply by Hat Academy |
