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sewing curves??

Hi Everyone I was wondering if anyone could give a novice some tips on sewing curved area on hats. I have the most trouble trying to sew sh…

Started by Nono Kish in ASK A MILLINER

8 Feb 24, 2013
Reply by Nono Kish

Ribbon origami?

Wondering if anyone can tell me if they know of any books about ribbon folding or ribbon origami ? I know of some milliners that do courses…

Started by Carla Hell in VINTAGE MILLINERY

0 Feb 22, 2013

1895 hats for theatre

Hi all, hoping someone can help my. I am a beginner in millinery and have been asked to make some hats to be used in a community theatre pr…

Started by Sheridan Downey in ASK A MILLINER

2 Feb 21, 2013

Treating Feathers

Hi all, I just received some natural  feathers and im wondering how to treat them before i can use them. They are pheasant feathers. thank…

Started by loretta jordan in ASK A MILLINER

1 Feb 6, 2013
Reply by Elaine Mergard

DOES ANYONE HAVE ADVICE ON DYING FEATHERS GREEN?

I can match almost any colour when dyeing feathers except green. I really struggle with this colour and my heart sinks when a customer come…

Started by Anna Hodgson in ASK A MILLINER

12 Jan 30, 2013
Reply by Dianne Graham

Thirties inspired fashion

Lewes-based photographer Sarah Olivier has collaborated with milliner Lilly Lewis to create a stunning set of images at Bexhill’s De La War…

Started by Elaine Mergard in HAT CHAT

0 Jan 25, 2013

Selling a collection

I am about to start my first collection and want to know a bit more about how this works. Do you get different kinds of collections like a…

Started by Anel Heyman in MILLINERY BUSINESS

6 Jan 12, 2013
Reply by Vivienne Morgan Millinery

Fixing a felt pillbox/percher hat to the head

Hello all I have recently made a roll style percher felt hat which I am struggling to attach to the head. My first attempt was an elastic…

Started by Hannah in ASK A MILLINER

5 Jan 5, 2013

Spring carnival - hat etiquette

I read once that felts can not be worn to a spring racing event and that felts can only be worn in winter. The spring carnival in Melbourne…

Started by Bronnie G Millinery in HAT CHAT

20 Dec 27, 2012
Reply by Dianne Barbour

Good as Gold

Accessories have taken to gold this season. Is it a natural flow on after the Olympics? Even models had their moment at the closing ceremon…

Started by Elaine Mergard in HAT CHAT

11 Dec 25, 2012
Reply by Hannah

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