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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

15 Jul 14, 2025
Reply by Marysia Teresa Paling

Electric Hat Stretcher

Hello,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

3 Jun 24, 2025
Reply by Elaine Mergard

RICO Electric Hat Stretcher

Hello 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

0 Jun 24, 2025

Dyeing a straw hat

For 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

1 May 16, 2025
Reply by Carolyn Devins

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 MILLINER

9 May 9, 2025
Reply by Elaine Mergard

ratio of large hats to small hats

I am new to selling at events and just spent two days selling at a professional women's event.  I learned that I would have a table at this…

Started by Bridget Early in ASK A MILLINER

7 Apr 9, 2025
Reply by Brice Lodugnon

Hat Photography, addressing the challenges of lockdown - Stand Up!

Anjee and I have been so fortunate to photograph some stunning hats and meet some wonderful milliners over the last few years. We are passi…

Started by Jon Busby in HAT CHAT

1 Apr 9, 2025
Reply by Brice Lodugnon

Business Buddy wanted

HI, I am new as a member on hat Academy, but i have for a long time been regularly reading the discussions, and thought it was about time t…

Started by Beverley Edmondson in MILLINERY BUSINESS

1 Apr 9, 2025
Reply by Brice Lodugnon

How to use straw braid machines and missing parts

Hi Millinery friends, I hope someone can help me. A friend gave me two straw braid machines, Anita B and Dresdensia B made by Grossmann. Th…

Started by Ninni Salomonson in ASK A MILLINER

13 Apr 8, 2025
Reply by Nanette James

Foundation as hard as willow esparterie?

Hello! I have an old millinery book and in it, they talk about making a hat block out of stiffened willow esparterie. I really like this id…

Started by Katie Heitmann in ASK A MILLINER

0 Mar 7, 2025

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