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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, 2020.

 

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Model 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
May 12
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Jon Busby replied to Susan Fage's discussion Model or Mannequin??
"I think both can work and we shoot with both. Stands are more “affordable” but it depends what your goal is. One question I’d suggest is what your audience would respond to more. A milliner may recognise the work you have done…"
Dec 3, 2021
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Green Felt Trilby

"Where did you get your crown block from? Gorgeous! "
Oct 10, 2020
Melissa Rath replied to Susan Fage's discussion Listen while you sew!!
"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…"
Mar 29, 2020
Susan Fage's discussion was featured

Listen 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
Mar 27, 2020
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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…"
Mar 22, 2020
cla replied to Susan Fage's discussion Listen while you sew!!
"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!"
Mar 19, 2020
Susan Fage's discussion was featured

Model 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
Aug 30, 2016
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Sophie Cooke replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???
"For sure!!!!! :oD x"
Aug 12, 2015
Jain Kidsley replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???
"Thanks, so it was worth saving then ?"
Aug 12, 2015
Sophie Cooke replied to Susan Fage's discussion Felt stiffener and white marks???
"Oh Jain, that's lovely!  LOVE the colour :oD x"
Aug 10, 2015
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."
Aug 10, 2015
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) x"
Aug 8, 2015
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."
Aug 8, 2015
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! x"
Jul 30, 2015
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. "
Jul 30, 2015

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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

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