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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

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

Used Hat Blocks

For some beginners affording and sourcing the needed hat blocks can prove challenging. What are some creative ways of getting around this i…

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ratio of large hats to small hats

I 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

7 yesterday
Reply by Brice Lodugnon

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

13 on Tuesday
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

0 Mar 7

ASM 1107-1, £ Singer 107-1

I’m searching to purchase sweatband sewing machine ASM 1107-1, Singer 107-1, Thank you 

Started by Viorica Hiriczko

0 Mar 1

Treating feathers

Hi All, I have been given some beautiful feathers from a fellow with a wildlife sanctuary. I need to wash and treat them. I appreciate any…

Started by Bronnie G Millinery

17 Feb 17
Reply by Marysia Paling

parisisal straw cloche with upturned brim

Hello, I have made many fur felt cloches with upturned brim after watching Lesson G02 called Felt Cloche Hat with Waltraud Reiner.  What a…

Started by Susan Poirier

0 Feb 10

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

89 Feb 7
Reply by Nolan Easton

What type of hat this is?

Curious what the technical designation for this hat is. It reminds me a bit of a pillbox. Curious if there is a more specific or accurate l…

Started by Streible Whintlocker

0 Dec 7, 2024

Dyeing a straw hat

For 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

0 Nov 15, 2024

Thanking Live Lesson Presenters after recording

Just wanted to thank Alison for her crinoline lesson. Because of the time zone, I watched the recording on Studio+. I  couldn’t find a way…

Started by kwidener

3 Oct 10, 2024
Reply by Alison Clark

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