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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

Pleating silk abaca

Hi im really hoping for some advise I really want to have a go at making a headpiece and pleat silk abaca. Is the silk abaca able to be ple…

Started by Trish Beddoes in ASK A MILLINER

0 Oct 25, 2018

Millinery in London

Hi All, I am heading to London in November and was hoping some of you lovely people could recommend some millinery related places/suppliers…

Started by Seana Elizabeth Grant in HAT CHAT

0 Oct 24, 2018

A fabric that is new to me...

I saw a pineapple fiber fabrics listed on a millinery supply website.  Has anyone heard of these fabrics?  Do you block them?  Do you sew t…

Started by Cynthia G Peacock in MILLINERY SUPPLIES

14 Oct 22, 2018
Reply by Trish Beddoes

Beret blocks

I was wondering how to use a beret block to make an old-fashioned simple winter wool felt beret. Can you use it without having to felt it y…

Started by Aylwen Gardiner-Garden in ASK A MILLINER

3 Oct 19, 2018
Reply by Jane Yang

Making béret: with or without wire?

hi I would you make a beret, French style beret (Full head) but I m not sure if I need to put wire or not? anyone can help me please ?

Started by Van nerum veronique in ASK A MILLINER

0 Oct 14, 2018

Cloche hats

Hi, I have just had a cloche block made to make hats for the Autumn/Winter. Does anybody have any ideas how I can make the cloche hat small…

Started by Jennifer shaw in HAT CHAT

2 Oct 10, 2018
Reply by Jennifer shaw

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