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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 |
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 |
Tension when stitching brimsHello Milliners, I need some help please. I am working on a brim at the moment and incasing a wire into the brim edge. The straight stitch… Started by Lyndon Miller Pegs |
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Oct 30, 2023 Reply by Lyndon Miller Pegs |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Jun 30, 2023 Reply by Kathy Barrera |
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 Brake |
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Jun 7, 2023 Reply by Austin Gray |
Silk abacaI 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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May 9, 2023 Reply by js hopkins |
