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 Extra -large BrimsI want to make some hats with extra large brims, My brim block is only 5 1/2" I want to make brims that are 8 -10 inches. any advice on ho… Started by Dianne GrahamLatest Reply |
Silk FlowersIs there anything you can spray on handmade silk flowers to stop them loosing their shape? I think it might be from the humidity here but… Started by Lynda Dwyer NinnessLatest Reply |
Beginners start up kitPlease advise me of the necessary tools and equipment that i need as a beginner. I am working on a tied budget therefore please subscribe… Started by DianeLatest Reply |
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Utility Hat BlockHello All, I recently purchased a new balsa wood utility hat block. I would love to get some insight on the many uses for this block given… Started by K Jones |
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Nov 19 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
Dying burnt Ostrich feathers whiteHi, Do you know if there's a dye to dye burnt ostrich feathers white? Obviously after the bleaching process for burnig they're creamy. I've… Started by Jo-Anne Hunter |
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Help me identify whether this label indicates the hat’s year or notIt has been almost a year since I purchased, through eBay, a Bowler hat from the renowned hatter Lincoln Bennett & Co, from a trusted s… Started by Alex Cruz |
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HELP ! Can i make my parasisal red headpiece a little more ‘flame red’?I have a fabulous parasisal headpiece, it is is to go with an EmiliaWickstead dress that is more of an orangey-red than it is red (but it’s… Started by Briony Jago |
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Supplies for Sophie Allport Veiled Percher CourseHi there, Would love details of the hand held steamer Sophie uses on this lovely course. I have a hand held steamer but you can't tip it fl… Started by Marysia Teresa Paling |
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Jul 18 Reply by Marysia Teresa Paling |
Dyeing a straw hatFor 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 |
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May 16 Reply by Carolyn Devins |
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 Hicks |
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May 9 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
ratio of large hats to small hatsI am new to selling at events and just spent two days selling at a professional women's event. I learned that I would have a table at this… Started by Bridget Early |
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Apr 9 Reply by Brice Lodugnon |
How to use straw braid machines and missing partsHi Millinery friends, I hope someone can help me. A friend gave me two straw braid machines, Anita B and Dresdensia B made by Grossmann. Th… Started by Ninni Salomonson |
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Apr 8 Reply by Nanette James |
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 |
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