How to make a bridal bird cage veil with the veil removable

How do you make a bird cage veil so that the veil can be removed and just the brooch worn for the reception?  I've made one before but not…

Started by Lynda Dwyer Ninness in ASK A MILLINER

blocks for sale - 37 blocks in total - ipswich brisbane area - wish to sell all at once preferred and pick up from home

Started by Kristy lyons in HAT CHAT

Should you use stiffener on a Panama Straw hat ?

Do any Milliners out there know if it is common practice to use stiffener on Panama Straw. I am making a 4" brim Fedora style. I am worried…

Started by Courtney Cameron in ASK A MILLINER

How to sand and "polish"a wool felt?

I would like to learn how can I have a better finish for my wool felt with the technique to sanded or polish it.Anyone can help me please?…

Started by Van nerum veronique in ASK A MILLINER

My workroom - my work " wire frame hats"

Wire frame hats

Started by Waltraud Bartz in HAT CHAT

Veiled hats

Hi, I'm a beginner in the millinery world. I ust wanted to know how can I sew a piece of veil under a pillbox hat, please? Thank you very…

Started by Priscila Barros in ASK A MILLINER

Cotton abaca

Dear Friends,  I 'm going to use cotton abaca fabric for my first time to make a fascinator. I've prepared the base also blocking abaca. No…

Started by Emanuela Bracaglia in ASK A MILLINER

Flower making tools

Hi I'm based in Ireland and looking to purchase flower making tools. I've a set from guy morse brown but find it tiresome to wait to heat…

Started by Cathriona in MILLINERY SUPPLIES

Painting on Felt

Hello fellow milliners, has anyone ever brush painted or spray painted on felt? I don´t mean to dye felt but to actually paint patterns on…

Started by Susann Hinkel in ASK A MILLINER