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Headband options?

Hi Everyone! Headbands - any recommendations of a comfortable type? The thin wire ones always seem to press behind the ear and become uncom…

Started by Belinda Green in ASK A MILLINER

5 Jul 28, 2015
Reply by Jain Kidsley

Things I wish I knew when I started millinery?

Because Milliners mostly work in solitude, there is often room for self doubt, independent learning (often the hard way) and of course the…

Started by Sophie Allport in HAT CHAT

9 Jul 27, 2015
Reply by Sharon Panozzo

Weird or what?

Having just come back from my (very hot) visit to the UK, I would like to share a very strange thing that happened on my train journey to v…

Started by Ruth Connor in HAT CHAT

1 Jul 25, 2015
Reply by Sharon Panozzo

Is It worth offering a re-trim service to your customers?

Milliners are often approached by customers with their favourite hats in hand, requesting if they offer re-trim services. For some this mig…

Started by Elaine Mergard in HAT CHAT

4 Jul 21, 2015
Reply by Queen E. Settles

Covering straw hat with Guipure lace

I would like to cover the crown and brim of a straw hat with some add some guipure lace.  I was wondering how to cut it, to get it to lay f…

Started by Donna Maria Holt in HAT CHAT

0 Jul 10, 2015

Felt for Spring Racing..yea or nay?!

Hi everyone, Just like to get your thoughts on felt hats for Spring Racing this year... I've heard it's not appropriate for Melbourne at th…

Started by Crystal in HAT CHAT

7 Jul 3, 2015
Reply by Crystal

Items for Sale - Brand new, unused for Beginners Course 1-10

Hi everyone.....Due to a change in my circumstances I am unfortunately unable to commence my hat making course (Beginners Course, Lessons 1…

Started by Annette Thompson in HAT CHAT

1 Jun 30, 2015
Reply by Jennifer Knight

Hats of the World!

Have you ever looked at a style of hat and wondered where it has come from, why it was made like that and who it might have been for? Just…

Started by Elaine Mergard in HAT CHAT

4 Jun 26, 2015
Reply by Kathleen Wille

Mannequin Heads

I'm wondering if anyone can share where they find mannequin heads for sale in Australia. I'm looking for something sleek in white (not foam…

Started by Carlie Michael in MILLINERY SUPPLIES

2 Jun 25, 2015
Reply by Margaret Crunkleton

Felt trims--when to glue and when to stitch?

Hello, experienced milliners. I'm working on a felt cloche on which I've applied some pointy sword-like felt pieces as trim. In general, I…

Started by Kim Fraser in ASK A MILLINER

11 Jun 22, 2015
Reply by Kim Fraser

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