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Foam Block Class 1 Reply

Hello all, This quarantine has me on the trail to learn and make my own beaver/rabbit felt hats. I am interested in adding my creative touch to custom made men’s hats like fedora’s, dome shapp3d cowboy hats and boaters. I am very interested in the…Continue

Tags: men’s, block, steam, Felt

Started by Rick in HAT CHAT. Last reply by Elaine Mergard 22 minutes ago.

fixing element 2 Replies

Hello everyone!I am a new "milliner-in-training”.I try to create new shape on old block but I stuck on one thing: how to put that „bow” on the top? Till now I sewing everything but this time felt is very stiff (it’s hard to stitch with a needle) -…Continue

Started by Kasia in ASK A MILLINER. Last reply by Kasia 13 hours ago.

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Milliner: Amy Jo Traylor

Amy Jo Traylor of Florida, US is on a mission to see women wearing hats. Like many milliners she started making for herself and soon people were asking,…

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Elaine Mergard replied to Rick's discussion Foam Block Class

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Kasia replied to Kasia's discussion fixing element

"Elaine, thank you so much. I think I needed confirmation and this advice about sewing style. "

13 hours ago

Elaine Mergard replied to Kasia's discussion fixing element

"Hi Kasia, Using glue is risky as even the best of quick dry glues can cause permanent marking if it webs onto felt. Stitching it on is your best solution with strong needle and double thread using a thimble. Once you have decided where you are going…"

21 hours ago