"If you are still interested in, there is a good review of emboindary machines. I personally recommend you this one https://www.craftyhangouts.com/best-embroidery-machine-for-hats/#product5. I have the same and Im pretty happy."
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Translucide
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Its been sometime since I have posted anything into the Hat Academy, but I thought you might be interested in my creation using Spider Tissue and Indian Silk Paper.I have called this tilt hat…Continue
Tags: paper., Lens, silk, Indian, tissue.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sharon Panozzo Mar 22, 2017.
to up-style or not to up-style
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What is the opinion of up-styling older hats?I love to take a poor thing from the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruth Connor Jul 29, 2015.
Weird or what?
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Having just come back from my (very hot) visit to the UK, I would like to share a very strange thing that happened on my train journey to visit my millinery friend Marion Lowe.I was halfway through…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sharon Panozzo Jul 25, 2015.
GST?
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Hi Ladies!Having now entered the market and sold my first three hats and had two commissions, the question I should have asked before is - should I be charging GST?Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruth Connor Oct 24, 2014.
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"Singer 4432 would be a great machine for you as for beginner. It is versatile and can be used even with leather fabrics, so there is a room for experiments. There is almost nothing complicated about this machine, so go ahead and try it."
"Hi, I am also a begginer and just purchased Janome 5018. That is what been advised from the sewing machines trader. It looks a bit difficult, but is exacly what I wanted. Very heavy body and Japanese quality. Suitable for heavy duty fabrics. Now it…"
"When I first time searched for a machine for myself, as for a beginner, I also first drew attention to Singer. My best friend writes reviews about embroidery and sewing machines. When I told her about my plans, she advised me to buy SINGER Futura…"
FANCY ROSE replied to Ruth Connor's discussion sewing machines?"Thank you. If you're looking for a straw braid machine, check e-bay. Be sure that you ask for a demonstration of how the machine sews and look for this in the machine. There are different type of straw braid machines."
Ruth Connor replied to Ruth Connor's discussion sewing machines?"Cant help you there, I'm sure you would need a specialist machine for top Hats. Perhaps Elaine can help you?"
Ruth Connor replied to Ruth Connor's discussion sewing machines?"there are specific machines for making hats, Roberta, and the Bernina won't do that, but I do use it for hemming, embroidery, joining fabric, seams etc. I also hand sew my hats."
Roberta Simpson Millinery replied to Ruth Connor's discussion sewing machines?"Hi Ruth
Thanks so much for letting me know. I actually have a bernina, I should use it more. I mostly hand sew everything. I'm a bit scared of machine sewing. I actually thought there was a specific machine for sewing hat, something I need to…"
"I'm coming in late to this conversation but am also looking for a machine to use in the production of men's top hats. I'm based in Canberra."
Ruth Connor replied to Ruth Connor's discussion sewing machines?"Roberta, I asked that question about 4 years ago, and did actually buy a reconditioned Bernina machine - its been fantastic, and everything that I needed. Occasionally I look around and wonder if I should up-grade, but it never goes any further than…"
Roberta Simpson Millinery replied to Ruth Connor's discussion sewing machines?"I'm interested to find out more about this too Ruth, i'll follow your feed, thanks for asking this...."
"this guide about sewing machine is helpful "
Ruth Connor's discussion was featuredTranslucide
Its been sometime since I have posted anything into the Hat Academy, but I thought you might be interested in my creation using Spider Tissue and Indian Silk Paper.I have called this tilt hat Translucide, as the translucent quality of the tissue is part of what make this so special. It has a bandeau which creates the tilt. and has been decorated with a combination of inks, oil paint and dye…See More
Sharon Panozzo replied to Ruth Connor's discussion Translucide"Thanks Ruth. It really is pretty but when seeing unfamiliar fabrics I always worry about how they will react in the rain of if they will fade in the sun.
You did another terrific job. "
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Elaine Mergard said…
Wonderful you found our website Ruth. So pleased you have joined me in Hat Academy and hope you find it inspiring. I am committed to helping you add to your skills.
I set this up to help Beginners -once you learn the basic techniques you will be surprised how creative you can be. Millinery is a creative art & in huge demand currently. Any questions do message me here.
To make the most of Hat Academy remember to read through the Welcome Page - Read here
Enjoy, Elaine
