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Hello.I am working with guipure lace for the first time and I would like to place it over a improvised top hat wire frame. I appreciate any advice on if it is best to stretch the fabric slightly over the frame before stiching to get a firm appearance (particularly on the brim) , or do you have to stiffen the lace first? Additionally, do I have to prepare the lace pair to blocking it?Mary…See More

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I Love Hats Because?: They are a stylish addition to an outfit, be it for an event or wearing casually.
They provide shade from the sun, and
wearing my own creations visibly show a creative extension of my personality.

About Me: I loved textiles & design as a school student and loved sewing with my mother(deseased) in rural NSW.
In recent years my energy & focus were on my career in healthcare. I now have a more balanced life and have a rapidly growing interest in millinery. I am learning to express myself creatively through millinery.