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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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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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on Saturday 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 |
Making boatersDear HatAcademy Milliners, I am passionate about straw boaters and decided that as a hobby, I would like to start boater-making. What equip… Started by Mi Jung Song |
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 Dying felt bodiesHello everyone! Has anyone played with dying felt bodies. For instance, if I can’t get the color needed could I take a white hood and eithe… Started by Tania Hansen |
0 | Dec 3, 2018 |
 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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Dec 2, 2018 Reply by Miss Hope |
FEDORA HATHi, I just bought a second hand fedora style hat block, and, I addes as usual stiffener before blocking...., These days I have been watchi… Started by CAROLINA FLORES ABELLAN |
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Nov 30, 2018 Reply by CAROLINA FLORES ABELLAN |
Last minute hat creation...need advice!Hello, all, anxious newbie with a question! As a rank beginner and hat-lover who decorates her own hats, I am sure they are not done proper… Started by Lalah Mackley |
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Nov 30, 2018 Reply by Sharon Panozzo |
 what I am doing wrong with the making of an ostrich pompom?Hello fellow milliners? Could someone please advise me on what I am doing wrong on making a fluffy ostrich pompom (image below)? I tried ma… Started by Polly Steven |
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