Hello:Can you please recommend a good adhesive for rhinestones and other embellishments on hat bodies? I have tried a glue gun but am unhappy with the result. I prefer hand sewing, but sometimes I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Elaine Mergard Oct 26, 2019.
"Hello, Rose. Years ago, I was in NYC with milliner Vanilla Beane at a wholesaler. There was a designer making one on a special machine. We were in the showroom, so I didn't get to talk to her or find out about her machine. Hopefully, someone…"
"Thank you for your post. Ms. Vanilla Beane was my husband's Great-Aunt and the reason why I joined Hat Academy. One of her sisters was a talented seamstress, and I gravitated towards her because of my love of sewing. After she passed, I tried…"
Hello:Can you please recommend a good adhesive for rhinestones and other embellishments on hat bodies? I have tried a glue gun but am unhappy with the result. I prefer hand sewing, but sometimes I need to use glue. Thank you.See More
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I am a Washingtonian. I have the good fortune of working with nonagenerian Vanilla Beane, founder and owner of Bené Millinery. Recently retired, my hope and dream is to have my own brand.