"If you are going to use the heavier beaver fur felts you really need a commercial machine to sew the edge. Some milliners use a bootmakers sewing machine. Due to the width of the brim and you need to bend it using a regular machine your wire…"
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I have a problem with brim of felt hat. I need to sewing the end of brim (grey color on the pic), but it is too large specially if I used thick fur felt. My sewing machine can't sew it. How should I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Elaine Mergard Jul 20, 2021.
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Hello everyone!I am a new "milliner-in-training”.I try to create new shape on old block but I stuck on one thing: how to put that „bow” on the top? Till now I sewing everything but this time felt is…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kasia May 26, 2020.
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"Elaine, thank you so much. I think I needed confirmation and this advice about sewing style. "
"Hi Kasia, Using glue is risky as even the best of quick dry glues can cause permanent marking if it webs onto felt. Stitching it on is your best solution with strong needle and double thread using a thimble. Once you have decided where you are going…"
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