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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 DunlapLatest 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 McCannLatest 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 FelicityLatest 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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May 27 Reply by Darryll Osborne |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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What size Nagoise feathers should I purchase?I am in the U.S. and subscribed to the feather hat making course. I understand that I need to get some nagoise feathers, but it does not sa… Started by Tiffani Nguyen |
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Apr 10 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
