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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 BrakeLatest Reply

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 FageLatest 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…

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What is the best hat for a roof cleaner?

Hello, I'm asking on behalf of a dear friend who cleans moss off roof shingles in Seattle for a living. The summer is over now so it's nice…

Started by LynnT91

0 Nov 18

Attaching flowers?

I love having flowers on the hats I make. I buy the ones I don't make from Lubin's and they are very nice. My problem is attaching them di…

Started by Dianne Graham

7 Nov 18
Reply by LynnT91

Felt stiffener and white marks???

Hi all, This has probably been asked a dozen times but...? I use a flammable felt stiffener from Parkins UK, not cheap at £20.00 plus VAT…

Started by Susan Fage

29 Nov 15
Reply by edith f

stitching ribbon trim

When adding ribbon trim to a brim, how do you make the stitches look almost invisible on both sides of ribbon?

Started by stephanie lawrence

1 Nov 3
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Tension when stitching brims

Hello Milliners, I need some help please. I am working on a brim at the moment and incasing a wire into the brim edge. The straight stitch…

Started by Lyndon Miller Pegs

3 Oct 30
Reply by Lyndon Miller Pegs

How to give a hat shape/stiffness?

Hello! I am interested in jijin hats, a kind of liturgical hat that was used in China. I'm trying to figure out what material would be used…

Started by Mary

0 Sep 8

Wire for wired head bands?

Hi, Can anyone tell me what plastic cover wire I should purchase for wire headbands? I purchased  18 gauge wire, 1mm in width but think I n…

Started by Amanda Dawn

1 Jul 12
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Athletic scally cap?

Hi all, So my gf recently made me a scally cap and I love it so much.  I have been running a lot lately and we were talking about making a…

Started by Joseph Gels

4 Jun 30
Reply by Kathy Barrera

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

43 Jun 7
Reply by Austin Gray

Silk abaca

I wonder if anyone can help. I know that silk abaca can be dyed “a colour”is it possible to dye it white. I know it’s difficult to get a li…

Started by Carol

3 May 16
Reply by Colby Adkins

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