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Tension when stitching brims

Hello Milliners, I need some help please. I am working on a brim at the moment and incasing a wire into the brim edge. The straight stitch…

Started by Lyndon Miller Pegs

3 Oct 30, 2023
Reply by Lyndon Miller Pegs

How to give a hat shape/stiffness?

Hello! I am interested in jijin hats, a kind of liturgical hat that was used in China. I'm trying to figure out what material would be used…

Started by Mary

0 Sep 8, 2023

Wire for wired head bands?

Hi, Can anyone tell me what plastic cover wire I should purchase for wire headbands? I purchased  18 gauge wire, 1mm in width but think I n…

Started by Amanda Dawn

1 Jul 12, 2023
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Athletic scally cap?

Hi all, So my gf recently made me a scally cap and I love it so much.  I have been running a lot lately and we were talking about making a…

Started by Joseph Gels

4 Jun 30, 2023
Reply by Kathy Barrera

Silk abaca

I wonder if anyone can help. I know that silk abaca can be dyed “a colour”is it possible to dye it white. I know it’s difficult to get a li…

Started by Carol

3 May 16, 2023
Reply by Colby Adkins

Felt hat stiffener?

I'm Struggling with getting my felt hats stiff enough. Right now I'm using Hats by Leko hat stiffener. I'm Spraying it on before steaming.…

Started by Shania Fluit

15 May 9, 2023
Reply by js hopkins

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Beginners start up kit

 Please advise me of the necessary tools and equipment that i need as a beginner.  I am working on a tied budget therefore please subscribe…

Started by Diane

18 May 9, 2023
Reply by js hopkins

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SATIN RIBBON HAT CONSTRUCTION

Hello, I'm looking for anyone who could help me with the construction of Satin Ribbon Hats.  I have a straw braid machine, I'm familiar wit…

Started by FANCY ROSE

25 May 6, 2023
Reply by FANCY ROSE

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HAT BOXES - to box or not to box?

Hello everyone, I have a few questions about hat boxes. When a customer purchases a piece from you do you... -Give them an option of a hat…

Started by Melissa Barnes

35 Mar 23, 2023
Reply by Jemsnixon

Dyeing leather

Hi and a happy new year wherever you may be! I’m in a cold dark wet UK with a bit of a challenge…..got a client with a beautiful crazy brig…

Started by Penny Cummings

2 Mar 8, 2023
Reply by Wilbert Stevens

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