Forum Discussions (759)
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 Am i ready to sell?i have recently discovered a new passion with millinery, although I am fast discovering that it is not a cheap hobby. At the moment I have… Started by Ness Buhlman in HAT CHAT |
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Jul 29, 2014 Reply by edith f |
What is your favorite hat block?Are hat blocks just tools of our trade or do you feel connected to a particular block for some reason which makes it your favourite? My fav… Started by Elaine Mergard in HAT CHAT |
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Sep 21, 2022 Reply by shepherd78 |
In a parade pickle?Hello Lovely Millinery people. I'm in a bit of a pickle and would greatly appreciate some advice/opinion, as to what you would do. The opp… Started by Roz Willmott-Dalton in ASK A MILLINER |
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Oct 29, 2014 Reply by Roz Willmott-Dalton |
Brims for capsFor those of you who make cut-and-sew hats (i.e. newsboys, flat caps, etc.), what do you use for the brim? I've previously used two-ply bu… Started by Kristin Silverman in MILLINERY SUPPLIES |
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Jan 16, 2020 Reply by Linda H Watsky |
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 SUPPLIES |
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Jan 31, 2014 Reply by Melissa Rath |
hat steamer ideas?Hello Everyone!, I want to get started on my Beginners Course, but cannot afford a hat steamer right now......does anyone have any suggest… Started by Annette Thompson in HAT CHAT |
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May 29, 2019 Reply by Alice Forrester |
SATIN RIBBON HAT CONSTRUCTIONHello, 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 |
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May 6, 2023 Reply by FANCY ROSE |
Using Dyes & Fabric PaintsDoes 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 |
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Dec 11, 2021 Reply by Deniz Uster |
Fedora returnThe Fedora hat first appeared in late 1880s and was worn as a symbol of wealth. In the 1940s, gangster and detective movies featured men we… Started by Hat Academy in HAT CHAT |
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Aug 18, 2012 Reply by Catherine Brocklebank |
unidentified vintage hat blockHi everyone, I have an unusual vintage block, gifted to me many years ago, which I haven't yet used. I've wondering if anyone can shed ligh… Started by Susan Downing in VINTAGE MILLINERY |
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Jul 22, 2023 Reply by Elaine Mergard |
