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Make shift tools

hi all, I’m slowly building my Millinery tool kit. I have purchased a hat block, steamer and capelines, finally. I want to start blocking a…

Started by Kaiatana Teel in HAT CHAT

0 Oct 1, 2019

Blind stitch machine

hello, can my blind stitch machine use to sew straw hats?

Started by Allison Wilson in HAT CHAT

0 Sep 26, 2019

Millinery Photography - International

Anjee and I are pleased to announce that we can now shoot hats couriered to us from any part of the world. We have recently done two shoots…

Started by Jon Busby in HAT CHAT

0 Sep 25, 2019

Felt Crown - Re-fitting / Downsizing a felt crown

I've bought a lovely hat block but it's about 23" in size. What's the best way to block a felt and ultimately fit a21.5" or 22" head? I've…

Started by Anne MacDonald in ASK A MILLINER

0 Sep 25, 2019

Vintage fur felt body

Hi everyone! I purchased a lovely black fur felt hat body at a flea market. Only thing is, when I steamed it, it smells of cigarette smoke…

Started by Tania Hansen in VINTAGE MILLINERY

2 Sep 9, 2019
Reply by Tania Hansen

Millinery supplies

Hi everyone, my name is Hilda I've moved to Alberta 4 years ago from South Africa where I was a Milliner. I only moved with a few millinery…

Started by Hilda Nadzo in MILLINERY SUPPLIES

3 Aug 24, 2019
Reply by Christine Scheers

What fabric is this?

Really keen on trying this stuff out it looks great! But can’t find it anywhere. Any idea what they are called? And any tips how to work wi…

Started by Shelley Ayres in MILLINERY SUPPLIES

1 Aug 21, 2019
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Can anyone identify this tool?

My grandmother was a milliner in the 1950s and I have recently inherited her sewing case. Does anyone know what this tool is called or what…

Started by Elizabeth Marshall in ASK A MILLINER

4 Aug 21, 2019
Reply by Elizabeth Marshall

Best adhesive for all-feather hats?

Any suggestions for the best glue for feather pads or all-feather covered hats? Thanks for any advice or thoughts you have!!

Started by Leslie in HAT CHAT

2 Aug 16, 2019
Reply by Heather Summers

Heated hat blocks

I brought these from Byron Bay and will eventually get them to Hobart to my millinery studio shop . I have  used one for a day four years a…

Started by Haidee Neill in HAT CHAT

0 Jul 31, 2019

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