Beginners start up kit - Learn How To Make Hats Online | Hat Academy Millinery Courses2024-03-29T08:57:51Zhttps://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/beginners-start-up-kit?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThere is a method of making h…tag:hatacademy.com,2023-05-09:6485913:Comment:3612952023-05-09T07:39:07.183Zjs hopkinshttps://hatacademy.com/profile/stevehopkins
<p>There is a method of making hat blocks out of expanding spray foam. The stuff used for sealing cracks and around windows. It's vailable at the local hardware store. The process is decribed on youtube.</p>
<p>Once you have the big chunk of spray foam it can be cut to size with a bread knife.</p>
<p>There is a method of making hat blocks out of expanding spray foam. The stuff used for sealing cracks and around windows. It's vailable at the local hardware store. The process is decribed on youtube.</p>
<p>Once you have the big chunk of spray foam it can be cut to size with a bread knife.</p> Another thing u can used in p…tag:hatacademy.com,2022-12-31:6485913:Comment:3588212022-12-31T08:48:25.313ZIvy Adobea Darkohttps://hatacademy.com/profile/IvyAdobeaDarko
<p>Another thing u can used in place of a jiffy steamer is a regular steam iron.. It works well too</p>
<p>Another thing u can used in place of a jiffy steamer is a regular steam iron.. It works well too</p> Remember, almost anything can…tag:hatacademy.com,2015-11-11:6485913:Comment:1605892015-11-11T16:44:35.484ZSharon Panozzohttps://hatacademy.com/profile/SharonPanozzo
<p>Remember, almost anything can be a block. To expand your blocking ability but not break your budget, look for interesting wooden items at second hand stores or garage sales. These are things many milliners start with but keep around to use from time to time even after they have professional blocks.</p>
<p>Remember, almost anything can be a block. To expand your blocking ability but not break your budget, look for interesting wooden items at second hand stores or garage sales. These are things many milliners start with but keep around to use from time to time even after they have professional blocks.</p> Hi Elaine When purchasing Hat…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-07-23:6485913:Comment:110292012-07-23T03:48:57.109ZDianehttps://hatacademy.com/profile/Diane
<p>Hi Elaine When purchasing Hat Brims block is there a particualar brim I should start with or any one will do, I got a 22" size 6" lenght Vintage Balsa hat block used to purchase on ebay therefore any brim that i am purchasing must be the same size has the balsa. I came across some brim block like</p>
<p>droop, slouch, sailor, roll, deep cuff, combination, 12" round x 3" wide and 10`` degree top please advise me which one must i get. </p>
<p>Since I have a 22 size balsa say I need a 24 szie…</p>
<p>Hi Elaine When purchasing Hat Brims block is there a particualar brim I should start with or any one will do, I got a 22" size 6" lenght Vintage Balsa hat block used to purchase on ebay therefore any brim that i am purchasing must be the same size has the balsa. I came across some brim block like</p>
<p>droop, slouch, sailor, roll, deep cuff, combination, 12" round x 3" wide and 10`` degree top please advise me which one must i get. </p>
<p>Since I have a 22 size balsa say I need a 24 szie in the hat that i am making do I have to consider getting hat stretcher or their other option awaite your advise</p>
<p>Diane</p> Hi Miss Lavern has a beginner…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-07-22:6485913:Comment:109162012-07-22T02:13:10.037ZDianehttps://hatacademy.com/profile/Diane
<p>Hi Miss Lavern has a beginner i am going to start with the kettle until i can afford the jiffy streamer</p>
<p>since I am keeping my budget within my mes. Do u have any idea on purchasing a balsa hat block and brim I have been checking out eBay but my only concern is with the brim. Some of the Blocks that are</p>
<p>dispaly this is not size for them so i was thinking to get the hat block and then measure it and from their</p>
<p>i make the purchase for the brim. What is your take on…</p>
<p>Hi Miss Lavern has a beginner i am going to start with the kettle until i can afford the jiffy streamer</p>
<p>since I am keeping my budget within my mes. Do u have any idea on purchasing a balsa hat block and brim I have been checking out eBay but my only concern is with the brim. Some of the Blocks that are</p>
<p>dispaly this is not size for them so i was thinking to get the hat block and then measure it and from their</p>
<p>i make the purchase for the brim. What is your take on this.</p> Needles and thread are two th…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-07-21:6485913:Comment:108192012-07-21T14:27:15.708ZAoife Kirwanhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/AoifeKirwan
<p>Needles and thread are two things you don't want to skimp on. Guttermann thread. John James do great needles. Get a pack of assorted millinery needles they come in packs of assorted sizes 3-9 or 5-10 and you can buy packs of sizes 10 + 11. Also a pack of sharps. You'll find curved needles indispensable. You should be able to buy from any good haberdashery but here's a link <a href="http://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/">http://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/</a> </p>
<p>Also beeswax to stop your…</p>
<p>Needles and thread are two things you don't want to skimp on. Guttermann thread. John James do great needles. Get a pack of assorted millinery needles they come in packs of assorted sizes 3-9 or 5-10 and you can buy packs of sizes 10 + 11. Also a pack of sharps. You'll find curved needles indispensable. You should be able to buy from any good haberdashery but here's a link <a href="http://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/">http://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/</a> </p>
<p>Also beeswax to stop your thread knotting.</p> I don't use a jiffy either, I…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-07-21:6485913:Comment:105722012-07-21T01:15:01.495ZMegan Beverleyhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/MeganBeverley
<p>I don't use a jiffy either, I've just got a clothes steamer that i use instead of ironing. I passionately hate ironing!! With the upholstery needles, be careful as they can leave a big hole in your material.</p>
<p>I don't use a jiffy either, I've just got a clothes steamer that i use instead of ironing. I passionately hate ironing!! With the upholstery needles, be careful as they can leave a big hole in your material.</p> I use a camping kettle that I…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-07-20:6485913:Comment:106572012-07-20T11:18:16.723Z1fi9iq6yxs6ighttps://hatacademy.com/xn/detail/u_1fi9iq6yxs6ig
<p>I use a camping kettle that I got from a camping supply store. Works a treat. It's basically just an aluminium tin (we call them 'billy's in Australia) with a lid and spout. I put it on the stove to heat. The important thing is to get steam concentrated so it comes through a small opening, i.e. the spout. </p>
<p>I use a camping kettle that I got from a camping supply store. Works a treat. It's basically just an aluminium tin (we call them 'billy's in Australia) with a lid and spout. I put it on the stove to heat. The important thing is to get steam concentrated so it comes through a small opening, i.e. the spout. </p> a cheeper alternative until y…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-07-20:6485913:Comment:105442012-07-20T05:42:24.243ZMillinery by Miss Laurenhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/millinerybymisslauren
<p>a cheeper alternative until you get a jiffy steamer is to use a stove top kettle or what my nana calls a berco which is an old electric open top kettle that doesn't stop boiling when its hot. I'm not to sure where you can get one these days tho, i've been lucky enough to get one from a garage sale.</p>
<p>a cheeper alternative until you get a jiffy steamer is to use a stove top kettle or what my nana calls a berco which is an old electric open top kettle that doesn't stop boiling when its hot. I'm not to sure where you can get one these days tho, i've been lucky enough to get one from a garage sale.</p> Hi Elaine Thanks for the info…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-07-20:6485913:Comment:104522012-07-20T03:46:35.095ZDianehttps://hatacademy.com/profile/Diane
<p>Hi Elaine Thanks for the info i am going to check out the website and keep you up to date</p>
<p>concerning my progress with the blocks. </p>
<p>Diane</p>
<p>Hi Elaine Thanks for the info i am going to check out the website and keep you up to date</p>
<p>concerning my progress with the blocks. </p>
<p>Diane</p>