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steamers

Elaine, I was looking at your introductory video.  I have the exact steamer you have, but it looks like you have a hose that connects to yo…

Started by Cynthia G Peacock in MILLINERY SUPPLIESLatest Reply

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 MILLINERLatest Reply

Millinery for beginner tools?

Starting out in millinery can be daunting as the blocks & steamers etc. involve a financial outlay. Of all the millinery equipment &…

Started by Elaine Mergard in MILLINERY SUPPLIESLatest Reply

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Travelling with hats?

Many are traveling to Melbourne this Spring Carnival but packing hats in amongst clothing in a suit case might create a millinery mishap. H…

Started by Elaine Mergard in HAT CHAT

4 22 hours ago
Reply by mickal henry

Wiring the entire frame of a small mad hat

Hello to all Millinery enthusiasts  I do not have a smaller mad hatter block version and I have been trying with buckram but cannot curve t…

Started by Catherine Cazes-Wiley in ASK A MILLINER

1 Apr 13
Reply by Carolyn Devins

Felt hat old looking

Hi all, I’m going thru different techniques to make new felt hats look older, but somehow I saw a hat that is using I suppose oil or someth…

Started by Daniela Sanz in ASK A MILLINER

0 Mar 29

Hat Labels and Linings

There are a lot of talented milliners posting photos of the exteriors of their wonderful creations, which are very inspiring. But, I'd also…

Started by Renee Brown in MILLINERY BUSINESS

119 Oct 3, 2019
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Welcome to Hat Academy

So glad you have joined us on Hat Academy! Feel free to share your hat or headpiece creations, join in or start a hatters discussion…

Started by Hat Academy in HELP DESK

92 May 26, 2017
Reply by Cynthia Evette Perry

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

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

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

GETTING STARTED

Learning with Hat Academy online. 1. Read the individual lesson requirements and prepare or purchase materials. 2. T…

Started by Hat Academy in HELP DESK

46 Apr 26, 2017
Reply by Susa

How to make a nautilus cockade

Having seen a vintage cloche featuring a grosgrain nautilus cockade I want to make one.  I can't find any instructions anywhere.  A friend…

Started by Sandra Brake in ASK A MILLINER

43 Jun 7, 2023
Reply by Austin Gray

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