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How to give a hat shape/stiffness?

Hello! I am interested in jijin hats, a kind of liturgical hat that was used in China. I'm trying to figure out what material would be used…

Started by Mary

0 Sep 8, 2023

Wire for wired head bands?

Hi, Can anyone tell me what plastic cover wire I should purchase for wire headbands? I purchased  18 gauge wire, 1mm in width but think I n…

Started by Amanda Dawn

1 Jul 12, 2023
Reply by Elaine Mergard

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

4 Jun 30, 2023
Reply by Kathy Barrera

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 Brake

43 Jun 7, 2023
Reply by Austin Gray

Silk abaca

I wonder if anyone can help. I know that silk abaca can be dyed “a colour”is it possible to dye it white. I know it’s difficult to get a li…

Started by Carol

3 May 16, 2023
Reply by Colby Adkins

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 Hicks

7 May 10, 2023
Reply by LuciaPeter

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

15 May 9, 2023
Reply by js hopkins

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

18 May 9, 2023
Reply by js hopkins

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

16 May 9, 2023
Reply by js hopkins

SATIN RIBBON HAT CONSTRUCTION

Hello, I'm looking for anyone who could help me with the construction of Satin Ribbon Hats.  I have a straw braid machine, I'm familiar wit…

Started by FANCY ROSE

25 May 6, 2023
Reply by FANCY ROSE

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