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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 in ASK A MILLINERLatest Reply |
History Of Hats Sketches"Study the Past to define the Future." During my training in millinery, tailoring and dressmaking in 1964/65 we had to study Fashion Design… Started by Elaine Mergard in VINTAGE MILLINERYLatest Reply |
 Painting Designs on SinamayGood morning, I would like to paint my own design on to self coloured Sinamay, can't find correct colour combinations on ready bought. Wond… Started by Shona Crozer in MILLINERY SUPPLIESLatest Reply |
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Utility Hat BlockHello All, I recently purchased a new balsa wood utility hat block. I would love to get some insight on the many uses for this block given… Started by K Jones in ASK A MILLINER |
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Nov 19, 2025 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
Dying burnt Ostrich feathers whiteHi, Do you know if there's a dye to dye burnt ostrich feathers white? Obviously after the bleaching process for burnig they're creamy. I've… Started by Jo-Anne Hunter in ASK A MILLINER |
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Help me identify whether this label indicates the hat’s year or notIt has been almost a year since I purchased, through eBay, a Bowler hat from the renowned hatter Lincoln Bennett & Co, from a trusted s… Started by Alex Cruz in ASK A MILLINER |
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How to make VERY flat brim on Fedora? Help.This is my first time posting. I have purchased some fur felt hat bodies (beaver/ rabbit) on discount to make fedoras with 3.25-4'brims/ 3… Started by Tara Bass in HAT CHAT |
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Aug 27, 2025 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
HELP ! Can i make my parasisal red headpiece a little more ‘flame red’?I have a fabulous parasisal headpiece, it is is to go with an EmiliaWickstead dress that is more of an orangey-red than it is red (but it’s… Started by Briony Jago in ASK A MILLINER |
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Supplies for Sophie Allport Veiled Percher CourseHi there, Would love details of the hand held steamer Sophie uses on this lovely course. I have a hand held steamer but you can't tip it fl… Started by Marysia Teresa Paling in ASK A MILLINER |
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Jul 18, 2025 Reply by Marysia Teresa Paling |
Have you worked with leather?I've got some lovely soft coloured leather that I want to block over a button block. Has anyone worked with leather before who can provide… Started by Vivienne Morgan Millinery in MILLINERY SUPPLIES |
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Jul 14, 2025 Reply by Marysia Teresa Paling |
Electric Hat StretcherHello,I am looking for an electric hat stretcher, preferably a Rico one.If anybody has any idea where I could get one, I'd be very happy to… Started by David Yates in HAT CHAT |
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Jun 24, 2025 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
RICO Electric Hat StretcherHello All! I too am looking for a RICO Electric Hat Stretcher. I was wondering if anyone has “any” information on this company??? Started by Pete Johnson in HAT CHAT |
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Dyeing a straw hatFor my first customer order :) I made a men's hat out of straw in size 52. I'm very proud of it, as I didn't have a hat block and I blocked… Started by Karin Urban in ASK A MILLINER |
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