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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

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

Curling Ostrich Quills

Hello Milliner Friends. Happy New Year! I have a problem curling Ostrich quills, without feathers. I want to put neat big curls in them lik…

Started by Shandana De La Rivière in ASK A MILLINER

1 Oct 16, 2021
Reply by Cassie Farr

Blocking Pins

Hello Pros, I hope you are all doing well.  Could you please share what type/kind of blocking pins you all use?  The ones I use seem to rus…

Started by Janet Andoh in ASK A MILLINER

0 Oct 8, 2021

Sewing machine

Hi all I think it's time that I purchased a sewing machine... I'm not sure how I've managed without one for this long! But I have no clue w…

Started by Silpa Kohler in HAT CHAT

3 Oct 4, 2021
Reply by alaxendra242

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