New hat blocks are now available in the Hat Academy Store, made from straight grained Milkwood which has been traditionally used in pattern making. Models include - Brims: Perfection, Serene / Crowns: Flat tip / Pillbox, Dome / Collar & Ribbon Stretcher. Free collar with every brim or crown purchase. Postage only to Australia for the present.

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Our new supplies page is live including a range of new products, featured suppliers plus an interactive map to find millinery outlets in your local area. Simply use the icons to zoom in and move the map then click on the pin for supplier information.
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The Pillbox is with us forever, in this lesson you will learn: Variety of components to create a pillbox, Cover with your favourite fabric, Pillbox using 5 piece block, Make paper patterns using your block, Trim with your favourite trims and veiling.
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Megan Beverley shares some tips on how to get social networks under control. "I work full time in someone elses business so need all the help I can get to focus on my own sometimes. There are a couple of tools available to help you manage these and remove distractions."

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Royal Ascot banned fascinators this year, a base of 3" was acceptable but is that a headpiece or a fascinator? Kate Henry asks a question to define universally what is a fascinator / cocktail / headpiece?
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Now live for members is a way to buy & sell hats through the Hat Academy Marketplace. Listings will be at no charge as a service to help students and milliners to sell online. All that is required is for you to add a short description, upload pictures, set the price & choose your preferred method of payment.

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There has been much discussion on alternatives for the essential milliners tool the steamer. Bridget shares her solution "By filling my pressure canner about half way full, I can produce a generous stream of steam that will provide enough steam for even the heaviest felt hoods."

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