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Dyeing leather

Hi and a happy new year wherever you may be! I’m in a cold dark wet UK with a bit of a challenge…..got a client with a beautiful crazy brig…

Started by Penny CummingsLatest Reply

how to remove foundation make up from a hat

Hi Everyone Still learning loads! would appreciate if you could please advise some tips on removing foundation makeup from a cream hat wit…

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Blocking conical hat

I would love advice for blocking on a wooden cone. My vision is to use Sinamay or Parasisal as seamlessly as possible for a light, airy hat…

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HAT BOXES - to box or not to box?

Hello everyone, I have a few questions about hat boxes. When a customer purchases a piece from you do you... -Give them an option of a hat…

Started by Melissa Barnes

35 yesterday
Reply by Jemsnixon

Dyeing leather

Hi and a happy new year wherever you may be! I’m in a cold dark wet UK with a bit of a challenge…..got a client with a beautiful crazy brig…

Started by Penny Cummings

2 Mar 8
Reply by Wilbert Stevens

Embroidered tulle Brim

Hello! It's been a while since I've been here. Had quite a creative block for a while and only sold $480 last year I'm heading for a bright…

Started by Helen Lee Marshall

5 Feb 11
Reply by Thomas Black

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

3 Feb 8
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Felt Stiffener to be invisible

Hello wonderful milliners, Please could you advise the best methods you have found when stiffening felt for an upturned brim, so it will be…

Started by Marisa Groom

1 Feb 2
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Beginners start up kit

 Please 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 Diane

17 Dec 31, 2022
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Help with vintage veiling

I’m repurposing a veil for a bride - using her mother’s headpiece. The veiling was quite discolored, and I was able to pull the color back…

Started by Tiffani Thompson

0 Nov 30, 2022

How to use straw braid machines and missing parts

Hi 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

12 Nov 25, 2022
Reply by ANTONIO MORAL

Grossman Anita b straw sewing machine, need help

Hola a todos, espero que alguien pueda ayudarme. Vivo en España. Hace unos días compré una máquina de coser paja Grossmann Anita B. Me falt…

Started by ANTONIO MORAL

2 Nov 2, 2022
Reply by ANTONIO MORAL

Best Cleaner to Purchase for Jiffy Steamer in Australia

Hi fellow milliners I would like to know which is the best cleaner to purchase for my Jiffy steamer in Australia please. It's in need of so…

Started by Ann Carni

2 Sep 19, 2022
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