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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

HAT BOXES - to box or not to box?

Hello everyone, I have a few questions about hat boxes. When a customer purchases a piece from you do you... -Give them an option of a hat…

Started by Melissa Barnes

35 Mar 23, 2023
Reply by Jemsnixon

Dyeing leather

Hi and a happy new year wherever you may be! I’m in a cold dark wet UK with a bit of a challenge…..got a client with a beautiful crazy brig…

Started by Penny Cummings

2 Mar 8, 2023
Reply by Wilbert Stevens

Embroidered tulle Brim

Hello! It's been a while since I've been here. Had quite a creative block for a while and only sold $480 last year I'm heading for a bright…

Started by Helen Lee Marshall

5 Feb 11, 2023
Reply by Thomas Black

Felt Stiffener to be invisible

Hello wonderful milliners, Please could you advise the best methods you have found when stiffening felt for an upturned brim, so it will be…

Started by Marisa Groom

1 Feb 2, 2023
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Help with vintage veiling

I’m repurposing a veil for a bride - using her mother’s headpiece. The veiling was quite discolored, and I was able to pull the color back…

Started by Tiffani Thompson

0 Nov 30, 2022

How to use straw braid machines and missing parts

Hi Millinery friends, I hope someone can help me. A friend gave me two straw braid machines, Anita B and Dresdensia B made by Grossmann. Th…

Started by Ninni Salomonson

12 Nov 25, 2022
Reply by ANTONIO MORAL

Grossman Anita b straw sewing machine, need help

Hola a todos, espero que alguien pueda ayudarme. Vivo en España. Hace unos días compré una máquina de coser paja Grossmann Anita B. Me falt…

Started by ANTONIO MORAL

2 Nov 2, 2022
Reply by ANTONIO MORAL

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