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How to use straw braid machines and missing parts

Hi Millinery friends, I hope someone can help me. A friend gave me two straw braid machines, Anita B and Dresdensia B made by Grossmann. Th…

Started by Ninni Salomonson

13 Apr 8, 2025
Reply by Nanette James

Foundation as hard as willow esparterie?

Hello! I have an old millinery book and in it, they talk about making a hat block out of stiffened willow esparterie. I really like this id…

Started by Katie Heitmann

0 Mar 7, 2025

ASM 1107-1, £ Singer 107-1

I’m searching to purchase sweatband sewing machine ASM 1107-1, Singer 107-1, Thank you 

Started by Ibi Hiriczko

0 Mar 1, 2025

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Treating feathers

Hi All, I have been given some beautiful feathers from a fellow with a wildlife sanctuary. I need to wash and treat them. I appreciate any…

Started by Bronnie G Millinery

17 Feb 17, 2025
Reply by Marysia Teresa Paling

parisisal straw cloche with upturned brim

Hello, I have made many fur felt cloches with upturned brim after watching Lesson G02 called Felt Cloche Hat with Waltraud Reiner.  What a…

Started by Susan Poirier

0 Feb 10, 2025

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sewing machines?

As a complete beginner, and someone who's hand stitching leaves a lot to be desired, what sewing machine is recommended by all you experien…

Started by Ruth Connor

89 Feb 7, 2025
Reply by Nolan Easton

What type of hat this is?

Curious what the technical designation for this hat is. It reminds me a bit of a pillbox. Curious if there is a more specific or accurate l…

Started by Streible Whintlocker

0 Dec 7, 2024

Thanking Live Lesson Presenters after recording

Just wanted to thank Alison for her crinoline lesson. Because of the time zone, I watched the recording on Studio+. I  couldn’t find a way…

Started by kwidener

3 Oct 10, 2024
Reply by Alison Clark

Melusine stiffener

Hello please can anybody help me I need to stiffen Melusine double sided I’m afraid to don’t ruin the felt  thank you so much 

Started by Ibi Hiriczko

3 Oct 10, 2024
Reply by Jennifer Patience

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Felt stiffener and white marks???

Hi all, This has probably been asked a dozen times but...? I use a flammable felt stiffener from Parkins UK, not cheap at £20.00 plus VAT…

Started by Susan Fage

31 Aug 5, 2024
Reply by Carolyn Devins

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