ASK A MILLINER (266)
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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, 2019 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 |
0 | Jan 17, 2019 |
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 BoaterMan |
0 | Dec 16, 2018 |
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 |
0 | Nov 19, 2018 |
Reviving a dead hatHello! If I wanted to cover an existing vintage fedora that is falling apart but has lovely bones with velvet or another sturdy fabric, wha… Started by Natalie La |
0 | Nov 8, 2018 |
Brass Milliner Iron?I found this brass piece at the flea market today. From the limited research I have done, I think it is some kind of millinery tool. Can an… Started by Denny Appleby |
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Nov 7, 2018 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
Taking the spring out if wireDoes anyone have any tips for taking the spring out of wire before wiring a brim? Clearly my technique is somewhat lacking as one of my las… Started by Jen Marsh |
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Oct 30, 2018 Reply by Jen Marsh |
Pleating silk abacaHi im really hoping for some advise I really want to have a go at making a headpiece and pleat silk abaca. Is the silk abaca able to be ple… Started by Trish Beddoes |
0 | Oct 25, 2018 |
