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 Making a French bicorn hat - advice and tips appreciatedHi there, Has anyone here ever made a French bicorn hat? I'm working on the costume team for a local production of Les Miserables in a fe… Started by Christine Amanda |
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Aug 22, 2017 Reply by Aylwen Gardiner-Garden |
Questions about working with polyesterI'm about to make a Fedora and I'm wanting to make it using polyester. I've read and watched a lot of tutorials on making them with felt,… Started by Quinn |
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Aug 13, 2017 Reply by David Aldred |
Packable hatHello! I had a client request a packable hat. Any suggestions as to what straw is most resilient after a fold-and-roll? Many thanks! Started by Britt Von Decker |
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Jul 31, 2017 Reply by Sophie |
ConformatureI been investigating the 1800 century tool the conformature, would love to learn more. Any information on this would be appreciated... is t… Started by Natalee Schelbach |
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Jul 31, 2017 Reply by Sophie |
making hat block biggerMy biggest wooden hat block is 23". I have a customer with a 24.5" head measurement. Any suggestions? Started by stephanie lawrence |
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May 30, 2017 Reply by Darryll Osborne |
Split leatherDoes anyone else experience leather splitting like this? Is there anything you can do to mend it without dousing it in glue? I understand i… Started by Silpa Kohler |
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May 25, 2017 Reply by Sophie Allport |
Flower making toolswhich tools for millinery flowers - electric with attachments, or the original hand held ones? really cant decide which to invest in, any f… Started by kate henry |
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May 18, 2017 Reply by Natalie Flower |
ElasticHi there, I have been making quite a few perchers lately, but I was just wondering what people use to cover the wire frame? And also, how… Started by Michelle Robinson |
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May 17, 2017 Reply by Silpa Kohler |
Dying laceHello milliners, I am planning on dying 2 abstract laces, I am thrilled with both laces as they are the perfect patterns to match the dres… Started by Ella Stevens |
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May 9, 2017 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
Problems with Large Disc HatsI have trouble making a large disc hat stay comfortably and securely on the head and wondered if anyone had any tips or advice? I've recen… Started by Rebecca Louise |
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May 6, 2017 Reply by Shandana De La Rivière |
