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Used Hat Blocks

For some beginners affording and sourcing the needed hat blocks can prove challenging. What are some creative ways of getting around this i…

Started by Deniese Dennis in ASK A MILLINER

58 Feb 13, 2022
Reply by Patricia Standard

Set up machine for sale!

Hi everyone ! im selling my set up machine with custom table. Previous owner was the head milliner at J.J Hat factory at the time in NYC so…

Started by Jamie Thompson in HAT CHAT

2 Feb 11, 2022
Reply by Jack Miller

Blocking conical hat

I would love advice for blocking on a wooden cone. My vision is to use Sinamay or Parasisal as seamlessly as possible for a light, airy hat…

Started by Laurie Berliner in ASK A MILLINER

2 Jan 24, 2022
Reply by Laurie Berliner

Using Dyes & Fabric Paints

Does anyone buy plain sinamay, straw, etc....and then dye it in the colors you want? If so, what types of dye/fabric paints do you use?

Started by Renee Brown in MILLINERY SUPPLIES

25 Dec 11, 2021
Reply by Deniz Uster

Sewing machine for felt hats?

Hi! My name is Maria and I'm new in this site. Thank you all! I would like to know what kind of sewing machine I should buy to make felt h…

Started by Ma Eugenia Fernández in ASK A MILLINER

13 Dec 10, 2021
Reply by Elaine Mergard

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

88 Dec 7, 2021
Reply by Nina Jones

Model or Mannequin??

Hi all, Looking through some of the fabulous photos on here and on various websites. I think I have come to the conclusion a model to show…

Started by Susan Fage in ASK A MILLINER

49 Dec 3, 2021
Reply by Jon Busby

Hat Conformer

Thought this community might appreciate the most recent conformer that I made from walnut and red oak. I've seen a few 3D printed ones in r…

Started by Eliot Chavanne in HAT CHAT

2 Dec 2, 2021
Reply by Sophie Evans

felt outer brim edge finish

Hey there you'll, Not sure this is the right place, correct me if I'm wrong, newbie:) I have a client that ordered a felt hat with a downwa…

Started by Judith Lehthaus in ASK A MILLINER

0 Nov 13, 2021

What type of sewing machine do you use?

I've had two machines break down, a Husqvarna Viking Daisy, bobbin case is loose, plus my Elna Elina is knotting up underneath every fourth…

Started by carena28 in ASK A MILLINER

19 Nov 8, 2021
Reply by Kristina Allam

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