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Brushed felt

Hello all! I’m working on branching out a bit into some new technical areas and I’m having a hard time finding any good technical resources…

Started by Matthew Howden

4 Jul 17, 2021
Reply by Sandra Leko

How to keep a hatinator with headband/head elastic on bald head

Hello pros!  I pray this finds you all well.  I am having to design a hatinator (large) for a client who happens to be bald.  This is going…

Started by Janet Andoh

2 Jul 9, 2021
Reply by Janet Andoh

Blocked headband

Hi can you tell me the best wire for a blocked headband Thank you  josm

Started by Joan Roberts

1 Jun 17, 2021
Reply by Elaine Mergard

dyeing techniques

Hi All, I'm trying to dye a batch of coque feathers to match an emerald green satin i have.  In the past I've used Jacquard Procion dyes bu…

Started by Cathrine Williamson

1 Jun 10, 2021
Reply by Alisa Fleming

Commercial Felt for Base of Headpiece

I just watched the Head piece and Fascinator video and had a question about using felt as a base. I have commercial felt, Lots of it...and…

Started by Judith

1 Jun 2, 2021
Reply by Elaine Mergard

Waterproof hats

I would like to know what to use to make a hat that can be worn in rainy weather? Is there is some spray or special stiffener maybe? 

Started by Anna Wisniewska

2 May 28, 2021
Reply by Anna Wisniewska

Treating an old hat block

I’ve just acquired a vintage hat block. It’s still in beautiful shape but the wood seems a bit dry and I see a tiny crack appearing. It doe…

Started by Jennifer Dunlap

1 May 27, 2021
Reply by Darryll Osborne

Velour felt finish!

Hey guys, first post here, so happy to have a community of hatters :) I am making a peachbloom felt hat and the fur looks a bit rough after…

Started by Charlene whitehead

0 May 19, 2021

How to Remove a grease stain mark from white straw hat

 Please can someone advise me how to remove a grease stain from a white straw hat. Stale bread was suggested, but is there anything else th…

Started by Lorna Crooks

0 May 12, 2021

Raffia braid help

Where can I find information on constructing a natural raffia straw braid hat? Thanks for your help!

Started by Heather Kasper

0 Apr 20, 2021

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