Fixing a felt pillbox/percher hat to the head - Learn How To Make Hats Online | Hat Academy Millinery Courses2024-03-29T08:34:06Zhttps://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/fixing-a-felt-pillbox-percher-hat-to-the-head?commentId=6485913%3AComment%3A34051&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDitto with the glasses Bridge…tag:hatacademy.com,2013-01-05:6485913:Comment:338772013-01-05T06:50:44.433Z1fi9iq6yxs6ighttps://hatacademy.com/xn/detail/u_1fi9iq6yxs6ig
<p>Ditto with the glasses Bridget. I know exactly what you mean!</p>
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<p>Ditto with the glasses Bridget. I know exactly what you mean!</p>
<p> </p> I find that how the hat sits…tag:hatacademy.com,2013-01-04:6485913:Comment:338682013-01-04T19:06:01.875ZBridget Earlyhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly
<p>I find that how the hat sits or is afixed to the head is one if not the most important aspect of a hat. If the hat is not comfortable, or if it does not stay in place the wearer will discard it very quickly. I feel a hat should sit so well, that you forget you have it on.</p>
<p>I have the same trouble with regular headbands, Greer. That is why I make my own. The regular ones are very painful and I also wear glasses. Glasses plus a headband can be very intense, unless you wear a wire…</p>
<p>I find that how the hat sits or is afixed to the head is one if not the most important aspect of a hat. If the hat is not comfortable, or if it does not stay in place the wearer will discard it very quickly. I feel a hat should sit so well, that you forget you have it on.</p>
<p>I have the same trouble with regular headbands, Greer. That is why I make my own. The regular ones are very painful and I also wear glasses. Glasses plus a headband can be very intense, unless you wear a wire headband that does not compete with the glasses.</p>
<p> </p> Thank you for your replies. I…tag:hatacademy.com,2013-01-04:6485913:Comment:338642013-01-04T16:06:41.305ZHannahhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/roseyoung
<p>Thank you for your replies. I have gone for a doubled pronged attack with this hat! It now has a hat elastic and two small combs. I honestly think that a lot of the hard work in millinery is what you can't see!</p>
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<p>Thanks again!</p>
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<p>Thank you for your replies. I have gone for a doubled pronged attack with this hat! It now has a hat elastic and two small combs. I honestly think that a lot of the hard work in millinery is what you can't see!</p>
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<p>Thanks again!</p>
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<p>Rose</p> I use a combination of millin…tag:hatacademy.com,2013-01-04:6485913:Comment:337842013-01-04T07:19:52.929Z1fi9iq6yxs6ighttps://hatacademy.com/xn/detail/u_1fi9iq6yxs6ig
<p>I use a combination of millinery elastic (I use the ones with the little metal ends which slip under the petersham) and small combs mostly. A good tip is to attach the elastic at the point of the hat which is directly above each earlobe when the hat is positioned on the head where you want it. This might mean that the ends of the elastic are not directly opposite each other - but will help it hold and not ride back - especially in one sitting on the forehead. </p>
<p>I like the headband…</p>
<p>I use a combination of millinery elastic (I use the ones with the little metal ends which slip under the petersham) and small combs mostly. A good tip is to attach the elastic at the point of the hat which is directly above each earlobe when the hat is positioned on the head where you want it. This might mean that the ends of the elastic are not directly opposite each other - but will help it hold and not ride back - especially in one sitting on the forehead. </p>
<p>I like the headband idea, but can't wear orindary ones as they give me a headache! Bridget's idea of making a wired shape which fits neatly to your head is a good one. This can then sit under your hair or, if covered in the same fabric as the hat, can be part of the design. </p> I have used the elastic in th…tag:hatacademy.com,2013-01-03:6485913:Comment:340512013-01-03T00:30:58.007ZBridget Earlyhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly
<p>I have used the elastic in the past, but am becoming a huge fan of my wire headbands. They were used a lot during the 40's and 50's. I make mine out of spring wire and cover with velvet or complimentary fabric.</p>
<p>I have used the elastic in the past, but am becoming a huge fan of my wire headbands. They were used a lot during the 40's and 50's. I make mine out of spring wire and cover with velvet or complimentary fabric.</p>