Ombré dye technique
Could anyone tell me how to ombre dye a parasisal straw please? Anyone recommend dyes too for small work like this please?Many thankscatherine See More
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Sinamay brim edging
Hi millinersDoes anyone know how to get a finish on a sinamay brim edge without using sinamay bias binding or any separate binding please? I want to block a cartwheel sinamay brim but don’t want to…Continue
Started Jan 7, 2021
Ombré dye technique
Could anyone tell me how to ombre dye a parasisal straw please? Anyone recommend dyes too for small work like this please?Many thankscatherine Continue
Started Aug 24, 2020
Hat brims
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Hi everyone - so far I’ve only got 1 down turn brim ( for a cloche hat). Possibly a daft question-Can a down turn brim be used to create an upturn felt brim? Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Catherine Ward Aug 1, 2020.
Underwelt or overwelt a felt brim
HelloI'm just starting out making fur felt fedoras. When it comes to trimming the brim I'm trying to find out how to overwelt or under welt the brim. I know it's an old technique but I have seen it…Continue
Started Oct 13, 2019
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"That’s brilliant Elaine, thank you so much for your advice. I’ll have a go! "
"Yes you can turn brim up slightly I would suggest just one side up by controlling the wire & pulling wire up on that side then with steam re mould the felt curve with hands to create the curve in up turn you desire. A nice look is to have down…"
"Hi Emilis
I make fedoras and have tried to get a stiff brim without wiring on rabbit and wool felt but I haven't found it possible without stiffening under the brim which ruins the appearance. Even on a narrow rim sprayed with strong hair…"
Underwelt or overwelt a felt brim
HelloI'm just starting out making fur felt fedoras. When it comes to trimming the brim I'm trying to find out how to overwelt or under welt the brim. I know it's an old technique but I have seen it this season on a few high end fedoras so it seems like it may be returning. I really like this finish ( much prefer it to a petersham trim) . Does anyone know how it's done please? I have trawled the internet but am none the wiser.thanksCatherineSee More
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