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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 DennisLatest Reply |
How to Manage Inventory/SellingFor those of you that sell, how do you all manage inventory? Do you do a 'one and done' for each hat or do you make additional pieces the s… Started by AriaLatest Reply |
How to make a nautilus cockadeHaving 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 |
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Wiring the entire frame of a small mad hatHello to all Millinery enthusiasts I do not have a smaller mad hatter block version and I have been trying with buckram but cannot curve t… Started by Catherine Cazes-Wiley |
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Apr 13 Reply by Carolyn Devins |
Felt hat old lookingHi all, I’m going thru different techniques to make new felt hats look older, but somehow I saw a hat that is using I suppose oil or someth… Started by Daniela Sanz |
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Melusine top hatI purchased a melusine top hat from a hat maker in London. When I received it I had to take it to a hat manufacturer in Colorado to have it… Started by John Ferguson |
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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 McCann |
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Mar 17 Reply by Catherine Cazes-Wiley |
Melusine stiffenerHello please can anybody help me I need to stiffen Melusine double sided I’m afraid to don’t ruin the felt thank you so much Started by Viorica Hiriczko |
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Jan 2 Reply by Viorica Hiriczko |
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 9, 2023 Reply by S. Scheffer |
What is the best hat for a roof cleaner?Hello, I'm asking on behalf of a dear friend who cleans moss off roof shingles in Seattle for a living. The summer is over now so it's nice… Started by LynnT91 |
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Attaching flowers?I love having flowers on the hats I make. I buy the ones I don't make from Lubin's and they are very nice. My problem is attaching them di… Started by Dianne Graham |
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Nov 18, 2023 Reply by LynnT91 |
Felt stiffener and white marks???Hi all, This has probably been asked a dozen times but...? I use a flammable felt stiffener from Parkins UK, not cheap at £20.00 plus VAT… Started by Susan Fage |
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Nov 15, 2023 Reply by edith f |
stitching ribbon trimWhen adding ribbon trim to a brim, how do you make the stitches look almost invisible on both sides of ribbon? Started by stephanie lawrence |
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Nov 3, 2023 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
