Problems with Large Disc Hats - Learn How To Make Hats Online | Hat Academy Millinery Courses2024-03-29T01:01:40Zhttps://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/problems-with-large-disc-hats?commentId=6485913%3AComment%3A209927&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Aoife
I know it's an old t…tag:hatacademy.com,2017-05-05:6485913:Comment:2099272017-05-05T15:55:25.096ZShandana De La Rivièrehttps://hatacademy.com/profile/DrShandanaAbedin
Hi Aoife<br />
I know it's an old topic but I am new to millinery. Can you please show how do you attach the prongs to the hats. E.g for cocktail styles? Do you sew the wire around the edge? And use binding to hide it?
Hi Aoife<br />
I know it's an old topic but I am new to millinery. Can you please show how do you attach the prongs to the hats. E.g for cocktail styles? Do you sew the wire around the edge? And use binding to hide it? I've just read this, I'm a ha…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-09-26:6485913:Comment:221422012-09-26T20:07:58.854ZCassy Hillhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/CassyHill
I've just read this, I'm a hairdresser and if you can get ahold of them you can use hair piece clips! The ones used for clip in hair extensions. I've found they are really secure.
I've just read this, I'm a hairdresser and if you can get ahold of them you can use hair piece clips! The ones used for clip in hair extensions. I've found they are really secure. I recently started combining…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-08-14:6485913:Comment:152292012-08-14T00:59:45.475ZBridget Earlyhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly
<p>I recently started combining these two methods as well. Sometimes one or the other just doesn't seem to do the trick. I am always looking for new methods or the perfect method, and have found that each hat needs its own solution, which can be maddening. I find headbands are also helpful at times. This hat just wouldn't cooperate for me, and wearing on top of the head was not a solution. It looks like a helmet, so I finally resorted to a metal headband and said done. That was before I…</p>
<p>I recently started combining these two methods as well. Sometimes one or the other just doesn't seem to do the trick. I am always looking for new methods or the perfect method, and have found that each hat needs its own solution, which can be maddening. I find headbands are also helpful at times. This hat just wouldn't cooperate for me, and wearing on top of the head was not a solution. It looks like a helmet, so I finally resorted to a metal headband and said done. That was before I learned about your awesome 3-prong method.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/96827555/orange-hat-sun-hat-church-hat-derby-hat">https://www.etsy.com/listing/96827555/orange-hat-sun-hat-church-hat-derby-hat</a></p> Yes, I have noticed these min…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-08-14:6485913:Comment:149782012-08-14T00:50:33.857ZBridget Earlyhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly
<p>Yes, I have noticed these mini-prongs on vintage. I try to examine every vintage hat that I come across for ideas. I am working a some designs that I want to try the mini-prong with. Thanks for the pics!</p>
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<p>Yes, I have noticed these mini-prongs on vintage. I try to examine every vintage hat that I come across for ideas. I am working a some designs that I want to try the mini-prong with. Thanks for the pics!</p>
<p> </p> I've just had this problem wi…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-08-13:6485913:Comment:151292012-08-13T22:39:52.865Z1fi9iq6yxs6ighttps://hatacademy.com/xn/detail/u_1fi9iq6yxs6ig
<p>I've just had this problem with a little straw pillbox and a client with very short, thin hair. The elastic didn't do the job and hairpins just fell out. I'll try the comb idea - thanks Aoife!</p>
<p>I've just had this problem with a little straw pillbox and a client with very short, thin hair. The elastic didn't do the job and hairpins just fell out. I'll try the comb idea - thanks Aoife!</p> Also if you study the constru…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-08-13:6485913:Comment:150412012-08-13T17:25:54.391ZAoife Kirwanhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/AoifeKirwan
<p>Also if you study the construction of vintage hats, which I think is a great way to learn, you will see on some cocktail hats, mini prongs which are incorporated into the design by being trimmed in the same fabric as the hat.</p>
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<p>Also if you study the construction of vintage hats, which I think is a great way to learn, you will see on some cocktail hats, mini prongs which are incorporated into the design by being trimmed in the same fabric as the hat.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968502751?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968502751?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="100%"/></a></p> Thanks Cynthia, it does work…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-08-13:6485913:Comment:149632012-08-13T17:16:09.142ZAoife Kirwanhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/AoifeKirwan
<p>Thanks Cynthia, it does work ridiculously well!</p>
<p>Yes Bridget it does work well with smaller hats, I use it on sinamay saucers as well, but I wouldn't use it for a client with thinning hair as it would be too visible. Most of my work is custom orders and I work closely with my clients on a one to one basis to decide which option best suits them.</p>
<p>For my small lightweight cocktail hats (like this) I usually use a combination of elastic (in the client's hair colour) and a small wire…</p>
<p>Thanks Cynthia, it does work ridiculously well!</p>
<p>Yes Bridget it does work well with smaller hats, I use it on sinamay saucers as well, but I wouldn't use it for a client with thinning hair as it would be too visible. Most of my work is custom orders and I work closely with my clients on a one to one basis to decide which option best suits them.</p>
<p>For my small lightweight cocktail hats (like this) I usually use a combination of elastic (in the client's hair colour) and a small wire comb which is hidden under the hat. I show them how to wear it securely by backcombing that section of hair at the root, inserting 2 bobby pins crossways and sitting the comb behind them. This works perfectly on clients with very fine hair.</p>
<p> </p> Aoife, do you ever use your p…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-08-11:6485913:Comment:147812012-08-11T20:41:08.330ZBridget Earlyhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly
<p>Aoife, do you ever use your pronged wire headbands on smaller cocktail hats similar to the 30's & 40's styles? I know women who have trouble with even the tiny elastic millinery bands under the hair or who don't have enough hair to hide and hold combs and hair pins.(Some just don't have a knack for using hair pins) This seems like it would work well even for a small lightweight hat in some circumstances.</p>
<p>Aoife, do you ever use your pronged wire headbands on smaller cocktail hats similar to the 30's & 40's styles? I know women who have trouble with even the tiny elastic millinery bands under the hair or who don't have enough hair to hide and hold combs and hair pins.(Some just don't have a knack for using hair pins) This seems like it would work well even for a small lightweight hat in some circumstances.</p> Cynthia, this post made me la…tag:hatacademy.com,2012-08-11:6485913:Comment:148812012-08-11T20:36:02.340ZBridget Earlyhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly
<p>Cynthia, this post made me laugh.</p>
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<p>Cynthia, this post made me laugh.</p>
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