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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 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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Mar 14 Reply by Linda Vynne |
 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 |
 Stiffiner QuestionWhat is the best product I can use to stiffen my hats? Started by Lewlew murmur |
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Feb 16 Reply by Lauren Ritchie |
Felt hat stiffener?I'm Struggling with getting my felt hats stiff enough. Right now I'm using Hats by Leko hat stiffener. I'm Spraying it on before steaming.… Started by Shania Fluit |
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Feb 8 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
Liners for Soft Fabric HatsHi All- I have been working on learning the art of making soft fabric hand sewn hats. Specifically, velvet is my favorite, albeit perhaps… Started by Rina Wallace |
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 Metallic Quills?Interested in metallic quills (and feathers in general) - I see some for sale but unsurprisingly at higher prices compared to solid. Can I… Started by Caroline - Potomac Belle |
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Jan 20 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
Best types of silk for each part of hat?I love using silk in my work to elevate the quality, but not always sure I’m using the right kind. How is this as an assessment of the appr… Started by Caroline - Potomac Belle |
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 how to remove foundation make up from a hatHi Everyone Still learning loads! would appreciate if you could please advise some tips on removing foundation makeup from a cream hat wit… Started by ciara sweeney |
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Dec 19, 2018 Reply by Tanya Anderson |
