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Waterproof hats

I would like to know what to use to make a hat that can be worn in rainy weather? Is there is some spray or special stiffener maybe? 

Started by Anna Wisniewska in ASK A MILLINER

2 May 28, 2021
Reply by Anna Wisniewska

Treating an old hat block

I’ve just acquired a vintage hat block. It’s still in beautiful shape but the wood seems a bit dry and I see a tiny crack appearing. It doe…

Started by Jennifer Dunlap in ASK A MILLINER

1 May 27, 2021
Reply by Darryll Osborne

Cleaning vintage straw cloth

I have just acquired several lengths of vintage straw cloth, most likely produced in the ‘50’s-‘60’s. It has been sitting in an old warehou…

Started by Jennifer Dunlap in HAT CHAT

1 May 27, 2021
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Velour felt finish!

Hey guys, first post here, so happy to have a community of hatters :) I am making a peachbloom felt hat and the fur looks a bit rough after…

Started by Charlene whitehead in ASK A MILLINER

0 May 19, 2021

How to Remove a grease stain mark from white straw hat

 Please can someone advise me how to remove a grease stain from a white straw hat. Stale bread was suggested, but is there anything else th…

Started by Lorna Crooks in ASK A MILLINER

0 May 12, 2021

Raffia braid help

Where can I find information on constructing a natural raffia straw braid hat? Thanks for your help!

Started by Heather Kasper in ASK A MILLINER

0 Apr 20, 2021

Where to buy sweatbands?

Hello there, I would like people's recommendations for purchasing sweatbands in bulk? I do not want leather sweatbands, but the fabric, cot…

Started by Laura in MILLINERY SUPPLIES

0 Apr 18, 2021

What size Nagoise feathers should I purchase?

I am in the U.S. and subscribed to the feather hat making course. I understand that I need to get some nagoise feathers, but it does not sa…

Started by Tiffani Nguyen in ASK A MILLINER

1 Apr 10, 2021
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Can't eat this donut ..

Ladies and Gents, I recently purchased this donut block, just because I loved it but I don't know what I can do with it?  Does anyone have…

Started by Hats by Felicity in ASK A MILLINER

3 Mar 28, 2021
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Help on how to get materials

How do I get materials am I Nigeria,we hardly get some materials

Started by Eucharia in ASK A MILLINER

1 Mar 23, 2021
Reply by Elaine Mergard

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