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SATIN RIBBON HAT CONSTRUCTION

Hello, I'm looking for anyone who could help me with the construction of Satin Ribbon Hats.  I have a straw braid machine, I'm familiar wit…

Started by FANCY ROSE in ASK A MILLINER

25 May 6, 2023
Reply by FANCY ROSE

Using a Bulasky straw machine

I have recently acquired a Bulasky straw machine and I am wondering if it uses a bobbin thread and if so, how to thread it?  Thank you!

Started by Charlene Manning in HAT CHAT

1 Apr 5, 2023
Reply by Elaine Mergard

HAT BOXES - to box or not to box?

Hello everyone, I have a few questions about hat boxes. When a customer purchases a piece from you do you... -Give them an option of a hat…

Started by Melissa Barnes in ASK A MILLINER

35 Mar 23, 2023
Reply by Jemsnixon

Dyeing leather

Hi and a happy new year wherever you may be! I’m in a cold dark wet UK with a bit of a challenge…..got a client with a beautiful crazy brig…

Started by Penny Cummings in ASK A MILLINER

2 Mar 8, 2023
Reply by Wilbert Stevens

Does anyone know of a Singer 107-1 sewing machine for sale?

I would like to invest in a sewing machine for sweatbands into full fur felt hats.  I've done some searching and I'm not having any luck.  …

Started by RJ Nikula in MILLINERY SUPPLIES

3 Feb 27, 2023
Reply by Laura

Embroidered tulle Brim

Hello! It's been a while since I've been here. Had quite a creative block for a while and only sold $480 last year I'm heading for a bright…

Started by Helen Lee Marshall in ASK A MILLINER

5 Feb 11, 2023
Reply by Thomas Black

About the grade of a Montecristi Panama Hat hand woven by Domingo Carranza

About the grade. Explanation.

Started by Lucia Agnese Sciarra in THE MAD HATTER

0 Feb 5, 2023

Felt Stiffener to be invisible

Hello wonderful milliners, Please could you advise the best methods you have found when stiffening felt for an upturned brim, so it will be…

Started by Marisa Groom in ASK A MILLINER

1 Feb 2, 2023
Reply by Elaine Mergard

How does everyone sell their hats?

Hi, I keep seeing all these gorgeous, beautiful hats and wonder: Where does everyone sell their hats? I do have an Etsy store which has bee…

Started by Kathleen Gaffey in MILLINERY BUSINESS

32 Feb 1, 2023
Reply by Diana Thakur

Help with vintage veiling

I’m repurposing a veil for a bride - using her mother’s headpiece. The veiling was quite discolored, and I was able to pull the color back…

Started by Tiffani Thompson in ASK A MILLINER

0 Nov 30, 2022

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