Fixing Quills
Hi,
I am just wondering how you all fix quills to your hats? I tend to sew them on but they always seem a little wobbly! Any advice appreciated :)
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Permalink Reply by Bridget Early -
I am with you. I have always stitched everything, vowing NO GLUE in my hats. However, I am starting to see that a drop of glue here and there is not a sin, when stitching alone will not do the trick.
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Permalink Reply by Evelyne Wheeler
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The way I have fixed quills is by laying the quill in the place it touches on the hat in two places and bore a small hole through the shaft of the quill. This is where you attach the quill matching the thread colour to the quill and if needed a tiny spot of glue on the stitches . I suppose if the quill is very big it will need more holes in the shaft, this where you need use to your judgement. Good luck and keep stitch Evelyne
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Permalink Reply by J Searle
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Thanks for your replies. What type/brand of glue would you recommend using? Thanks - Jessica.
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Permalink Reply by Evelyne Wheeler
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Any clear drying glue will do Jessica, PVA works,you can also use clear nail polish too,hopes this helps, Evelyne
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Permalink Reply by Jain Kidsley
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I try to make holes in the quill to stitch through, but beware once used a very small crochet hook to do it instead of the awl and managed to embed it in my finger. Was very nearly a trip to hospital, but without fainting did manage to get it out. lesson learnt and will only use awl from now on .
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Permalink Reply by Susannah Greenman
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I have attached them by heating the needle and using this to push through the quill, a few stitches to fasten in a couple of places and a dab of glue. I was taught to use UHU glue on a millinery course as it doesn't discolour/turn yellow over time and its super cheap and easy to use!
