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sewing machines?

As a complete beginner, and someone who's hand stitching leaves a lot to be desired, what sewing machine is recommended by all you experien…

Started by Ruth Connor in ASK A MILLINER

89 Feb 7, 2025
Reply by Nolan Easton

Brims for caps

For those of you who make cut-and-sew hats (i.e. newsboys, flat caps, etc.), what do you use for the brim? I've previously used two-ply bu…

Started by Kristin Silverman in MILLINERY SUPPLIES

27 Jan 22, 2025
Reply by Jesse C Chou

What type of hat this is?

Curious what the technical designation for this hat is. It reminds me a bit of a pillbox. Curious if there is a more specific or accurate l…

Started by Streible Whintlocker in ASK A MILLINER

0 Dec 7, 2024

Hat band

Hi, Would anyone have a pattern for hat bands/ puggrees? Thank you

Started by Tracy Elizabeth Smith in HAT CHAT

4 Oct 15, 2024
Reply by Beau Sconce

Thanking Live Lesson Presenters after recording

Just wanted to thank Alison for her crinoline lesson. Because of the time zone, I watched the recording on Studio+. I  couldn’t find a way…

Started by kwidener in ASK A MILLINER

3 Oct 10, 2024
Reply by Alison Clark

Melusine stiffener

Hello please can anybody help me I need to stiffen Melusine double sided I’m afraid to don’t ruin the felt  thank you so much 

Started by Ibi Hiriczko in ASK A MILLINER

3 Oct 10, 2024
Reply by Jennifer Patience

Felt stiffener and white marks???

Hi all, This has probably been asked a dozen times but...? I use a flammable felt stiffener from Parkins UK, not cheap at £20.00 plus VAT…

Started by Susan Fage in ASK A MILLINER

31 Aug 5, 2024
Reply by Carolyn Devins

How to make a nautilus cockade

Having seen a vintage cloche featuring a grosgrain nautilus cockade I want to make one.  I can't find any instructions anywhere.  A friend…

Started by Sandra Brake in ASK A MILLINER

44 Aug 2, 2024
Reply by Celeste Thompson

Anything similar to buntal?

Hi all, I'm very much a beginner in millinery and haven't had the opportunity to play around much yet. I've been watching the buntal brims…

Started by Katie Heitmann in ASK A MILLINER

2 Jun 27, 2024
Reply by Katie Heitmann

Blocking with buckram silk overlay

Hi  is there a course on here that shows how to block with buckram and overlay with silk? 

Started by Lisa von Hallwyl in ASK A MILLINER

1 May 16, 2024
Reply by Elaine Mergard

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