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Last minute hat creation...need advice!

Hello, all, anxious newbie with a question! As a rank beginner and hat-lover who decorates her own hats, I am sure they are not done proper…

Started by Lalah Mackley in ASK A MILLINER

1 Nov 30, 2018
Reply by Sharon Panozzo

Buntal mats - UK suppliers??

Hi everyone,  I've been trying to find a UK supplier for buntal mats... does anyone know of any??  Thanks in advance.  Rachel 

Started by Rachel Warrillow in MILLINERY SUPPLIES

1 Nov 29, 2018
Reply by Brenda Treasure

Prioritising blocks to purchase

Hi there, I'm only a year in to my millinery obsession and I'm constantly looking to add to my block collection. At the moment I have crown…

Started by Laura Goode in HAT CHAT

0 Nov 29, 2018

what I am doing wrong with the making of an ostrich pompom?

Hello fellow milliners? Could someone please advise me on what I am doing wrong on making a fluffy ostrich pompom (image below)? I tried ma…

Started by Polly Steven in ASK A MILLINER

0 Nov 19, 2018

PLEASE HELP: How do i, fashion student create a really huge brimed felt hat ?

Hello everyone, i am a student from Germany and study fashion design. For one of my current courses, i want to create a look including a f…

Started by Jacob in HAT CHAT

3 Nov 14, 2018
Reply by Sharon Panozzo

Do you always fall in love with your finished product?

I have had a piece that I have been working on, which is blocked on a round cocktail block in sinamay. After all the usual wiring ect I use…

Started by Ness Buhlman in HAT CHAT

17 Nov 12, 2018
Reply by Silpa Kohler

Reviving a dead hat

Hello! If I wanted to cover an existing vintage fedora that is falling apart but has lovely bones with velvet or another sturdy fabric, wha…

Started by Natalie La in ASK A MILLINER

0 Nov 8, 2018

Brass Milliner Iron?

I found this brass piece at the flea market today. From the limited research I have done, I think it is some kind of millinery tool. Can an…

Started by Denny Appleby in ASK A MILLINER

2 Nov 7, 2018
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Keeping on trend?

Hello milliners! Where does everyone go to keep up to date with the latest trends? I was watching ABC News this morning and they had a fash…

Started by Silpa Kohler in HAT CHAT

0 Nov 5, 2018

Taking the spring out if wire

Does anyone have any tips for taking the spring out of wire before wiring a brim? Clearly my technique is somewhat lacking as one of my las…

Started by Jen Marsh in ASK A MILLINER

2 Oct 30, 2018
Reply by Jen Marsh

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