"I tend to not listen to anything while sewing, making millinery or knitting, I am often doing those things sitting at my kitchen table while talking to my dad. I do find though that while on here watching lessons, I am also listening to my…"
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Piece on the fabulous Mr Stephen Jones
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Colin McDowell sits down with Stephen Jones, one of the world’s most celebrated and radical milliners, to discuss the business of making hats.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sharon Panozzo Jun 25, 2014.
Royal Ascot
Anyone going this year? Or have any pieces going? I'm off on Tuesday finally finished my hat, will post pics after then :-):-)
Started Jun 14, 2014
Current Hat 'Styles'?
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So, is the 'button' still a popular trend this year, or is the Pillbox making another revival? Either way I think they can both have great impact! Easy to wear and look fabulous! Any thoughts on any…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Susan Fage Apr 20, 2014.
Listen while you sew!!
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What do people listen to while they sew? Do you even listen to anything? Me, if I'm sewing petersham trim or headband I like a good drama on podcast, or (if in UK) The Archers. Where I can get…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melissa Rath Mar 29.
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Susan Fage's discussion was featuredListen while you sew!!
What do people listen to while they sew? Do you even listen to anything? Me, if I'm sewing petersham trim or headband I like a good drama on podcast, or (if in UK) The Archers. Where I can get engrossed while doing a 'not have to think too much' about the sewing. And it's a good bit of Jazz for anything else in my studio!!See More
Lauren Ritchie replied to Susan Fage's discussion Listen while you sew!!"Hi cla,
What a great recommendation! We hope you are enjoying the podcasts!
The podcasts for Millinery.Info are on our website at https://millinery.info/resource/interviews/ or on most podcast apps which we hope it makes…"
"i have been listening to millinery podcast. do you know about
http://millinery.info/resource/interviews/
it s on spotify too.
I find listening to an interesting podcasts keeps me from having the need to call and chat with people!"
Susan Fage's discussion was featuredModel 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 of the head piece is best?At my early stage in y millinery journey I am currently using a polystyrene swan neck, and it looks ok, for now. But depending on costs I think I'm going to use a model. My friend has two lovely daughters who…See More
Sophie Cooke replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"For sure!!!!! :oD
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Jain Kidsley replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"Thanks, so it was worth saving then ?"
Sophie Cooke replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"Oh Jain, that's lovely! LOVE the colour :oD
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Jain Kidsley replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"Here it is Sophie ! I have also included the hand carved block I made for it. I needle felted the band and made a small velvet rose to sit on the band."
Sophie Cooke replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"Oh fab stuff Jain! I'm so pleased it worked...now, have you got some piccies for us ;o)
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Jain Kidsley replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"Hi Sophie, what a life safer that little tip of yours was. Tried it on the burgandy bretton, and its worked a treat, you can hardly see any of the marks at all now."
Sophie Cooke replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"no worries, i hope it works for you as well as it works for me!
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Jain Kidsley replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"Oh, Sophie, thanks for that tip. I will have to try that to see if I can rescue the Burgandy bretton. "
Sophie Cooke replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"I use this stiffener too as I find I get a much more even finish than with the PVA style stiffeners. I use a bit of nail varnish remover to get rid of it. You only need cheapo stuff as it's the acetone in it that helps dissolve the…"
Jain Kidsley replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"Hi Susan, I too had that result with that type of stiffener and mistakenly put it on the brim, and when it dried..hey presto lovely white marks that will not go. it ruined my attempt at a Breton shape hat. no amount of brushing etc will make it go…"
edith f replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???"You need to use a little of this inside the hat to begin with....then you put the hood in oven for 30 mins at 80c degrees. Then it would be stiff and ready to steam without issue and trust me you are getting this varnish like felt stiffener cheap!…"
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- Carla Murley said…
Hi Susan! Thanks so much for your comment - the freeform parisisals have been very popular in the last 12 months and they're one of my favourite styles to make :) Carla Murley - Murley & Co Millinery
