2026-06-29T03:06:46Z https://hatacademy.com/forum/categories/millinery-supplies/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:hatacademy.com,2026-02-27:6485913:Topic:372183 2026-02-27T21:30:53.160Z William Blumenthal https://hatacademy.com/profile/WilliamBlumenthal

<p>When sewing flat caps, I see makers using what I thought was "stay tape" inside the headband to retain the size as this tape does not stretch.  I bought Dritz stay tape but that is not what I need as it is very stretchy.   In an old flat cap I disassembled it has this non-stretch tape shown in the attached image.   Is this available?  Are there any suggestions on alternatives?</p>

<p>When sewing flat caps, I see makers using what I thought was "stay tape" inside the headband to retain the size as this tape does not stretch.  I bought Dritz stay tape but that is not what I need as it is very stretchy.   In an old flat cap I disassembled it has this non-stretch tape shown in the attached image.   Is this available?  Are there any suggestions on alternatives?</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2023-08-03:6485913:Topic:362487 2023-08-03T10:17:31.795Z Olya https://hatacademy.com/profile/OlyaRyjenko

<p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>I noticed that in a lot of the videos and live lessons, the teachers have handy little ironing pads/mats on their table tops. Does anyone know where these can be purchased in Australia?</p> <p>Thanks so much,</p> <p>Olya</p>

<p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>I noticed that in a lot of the videos and live lessons, the teachers have handy little ironing pads/mats on their table tops. Does anyone know where these can be purchased in Australia?</p> <p>Thanks so much,</p> <p>Olya</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2023-05-15:6485913:Topic:361801 2023-05-15T14:04:16.732Z Kathleen Gaffey https://hatacademy.com/profile/KathleenGaffey

<p>Hi Everyone,</p> <p>The two places in Europe I was finding fur felts in bulk, either have stopped taking orders or the price has tripled. I know their are a few places in the US to find retail prices. Does anyone get their felts from Mexico? Or ?? Looking to buy in bulk at a discount.</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Kathleen</p>

<p>Hi Everyone,</p> <p>The two places in Europe I was finding fur felts in bulk, either have stopped taking orders or the price has tripled. I know their are a few places in the US to find retail prices. Does anyone get their felts from Mexico? Or ?? Looking to buy in bulk at a discount.</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Kathleen</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2022-09-26:6485913:Topic:356778 2022-09-26T21:01:43.383Z RJ Nikula https://hatacademy.com/profile/RJNikula

<p>I would like to invest in a sewing machine for sweatbands into full fur felt hats.  I've done some searching and I'm not having any luck.  I found an ASM 1107-1, clone of the Singer 107-1, but it's not a full unit and spare parts are not available.  Maybe you know somewhere I can look, someone to contact, or a direction I might need to go?  Thanks!</p>

<p>I would like to invest in a sewing machine for sweatbands into full fur felt hats.  I've done some searching and I'm not having any luck.  I found an ASM 1107-1, clone of the Singer 107-1, but it's not a full unit and spare parts are not available.  Maybe you know somewhere I can look, someone to contact, or a direction I might need to go?  Thanks!</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2022-02-08:6485913:Topic:353284 2022-02-08T22:38:24.428Z Dana McIntosh https://hatacademy.com/profile/DanaMcIntosh

<p>Good afternoon, Milliners...</p> <p>My name is Dana McIntosh and I live in Chestermere, near Calgary.  Before I reach out to my antique store contacts, I thought I would check with you all first...</p> <p>I have a selection of vintage wood head blocks labelled 'Rubans de Paris' (circa 1920 - 60s) of 39a Maddox Street, London W1.  My Mum acquired these in London, second hand in about 1970.  At the time, Mum was doing her City &amp; Guilds Certification in Millinery in order to teach Adult…</p>

<p>Good afternoon, Milliners...</p> <p>My name is Dana McIntosh and I live in Chestermere, near Calgary.  Before I reach out to my antique store contacts, I thought I would check with you all first...</p> <p>I have a selection of vintage wood head blocks labelled 'Rubans de Paris' (circa 1920 - 60s) of 39a Maddox Street, London W1.  My Mum acquired these in London, second hand in about 1970.  At the time, Mum was doing her City &amp; Guilds Certification in Millinery in order to teach Adult Education in the UK, having been a Milliner in Canada a number of years.</p> <p>I have available four domed-tip crown blocks, four wooden stands, one flat-tip crown block, two collars, and two assorted cloche brim blocks. I have no providence to corroborate, but do remember Mum telling me that the rounded cloche block was used by the Milliner to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother's Milliner to make that popular upswept brim we so often saw adorning her.</p> <p>I see online online prices for these vintage millinery blocks fetch in the region of $230 each (hence my thoughts to approach an antique dealer).  </p> <p>It is my wish to see the collection sold entirely in a single lot sale, and I know my Mum would be so happy if a Milliner would continue to hone her talents and creative joy using her tools of the trade.  Based on pricing research, I am offering elements in the picture at the low firm price of CAD$1,000 cash, all in. (As an antique value, they are worth much higher... especially in a N. American market)  If  you are in the Calgary area, I will go so far as to deliver to your address personally (they're not light!).  </p> <p>My email is Danoise@hotmail.com for further enquiries.  </p> <p>Sincerely, Dana</p> <p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10081938486?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10081938486?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="400" class="align-full"/></a></p> tag:hatacademy.com,2022-01-16:6485913:Topic:352779 2022-01-16T19:05:32.939Z Eloise Rodgers https://hatacademy.com/profile/EloiseRodgers

<p>Hi, Does anyone know where I can buy rachello braid in the UK without paying lots in postage please? Thanks, Eloise</p>

<p>Hi, Does anyone know where I can buy rachello braid in the UK without paying lots in postage please? Thanks, Eloise</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2021-04-17:6485913:Topic:345179 2021-04-17T23:40:59.479Z Laura https://hatacademy.com/profile/Laura694

<p>Hello there,</p> <p>I would like people's recommendations for purchasing sweatbands in bulk?</p> <p>I do not want leather sweatbands, but the fabric, cotton ones. Every time I look online, I can only find leather, or the cheap type (made in an overseas factory)</p> <p>Can anyone recommend places online where I can buy?</p> <p>Thank you</p>

<p>Hello there,</p> <p>I would like people's recommendations for purchasing sweatbands in bulk?</p> <p>I do not want leather sweatbands, but the fabric, cotton ones. Every time I look online, I can only find leather, or the cheap type (made in an overseas factory)</p> <p>Can anyone recommend places online where I can buy?</p> <p>Thank you</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2021-03-21:6485913:Topic:344653 2021-03-21T19:38:27.418Z Jamie Thompson https://hatacademy.com/profile/JamieThompson

<p>Set up machine plus desk &amp; needles for sale. Let me know what other information you need. This machine works just fine but may need some TLC as I haven’t used it in a while. I purchased it from a professional milliner from the famous, JJ Hat Center in NYC. I live in Harlem, NYC. I paid $1,350 for it but am now selling it for $1,200.</p> <p>Motor is 3 years old. Custom desk built by previous owner.</p> <p>More photos available upon request.</p> <p>Thanks! -Jamie</p>

<p>Set up machine plus desk &amp; needles for sale. Let me know what other information you need. This machine works just fine but may need some TLC as I haven’t used it in a while. I purchased it from a professional milliner from the famous, JJ Hat Center in NYC. I live in Harlem, NYC. I paid $1,350 for it but am now selling it for $1,200.</p> <p>Motor is 3 years old. Custom desk built by previous owner.</p> <p>More photos available upon request.</p> <p>Thanks! -Jamie</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2020-10-26:6485913:Topic:289811 2020-10-26T12:31:20.285Z Marie Dantoni https://hatacademy.com/profile/MarieDantoni

<p>Hello lovelies, does anyone know where I may find elastic buckram ? It also goes by the names "flexie" or "flexible buckram" .</p>

<p>Hello lovelies, does anyone know where I may find elastic buckram ? It also goes by the names "flexie" or "flexible buckram" .</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2020-10-11:6485913:Topic:282227 2020-10-11T19:16:52.673Z Tatiana Ashakova https://hatacademy.com/profile/TatianaAshakova

<p>Hi dear Milliners,</p> <p>I stumbled across this old beautiful sewing machiene as I am considering of getting one for felts and staw.. But I am not sure if that's the one.</p> <p>Please see the pictures . </p> <p>I k ow this brand seem to have done the ones for felt and straw but I don't know the number. </p> <p></p> <p>Can you please help me to identify of this can be the one?</p> <p>If not, then what type/style/number it should be then?</p> <p></p> <p>Thanks a lot for your…</p>

<p>Hi dear Milliners,</p> <p>I stumbled across this old beautiful sewing machiene as I am considering of getting one for felts and staw.. But I am not sure if that's the one.</p> <p>Please see the pictures . </p> <p>I k ow this brand seem to have done the ones for felt and straw but I don't know the number. </p> <p></p> <p>Can you please help me to identify of this can be the one?</p> <p>If not, then what type/style/number it should be then?</p> <p></p> <p>Thanks a lot for your help</p> <p></p> <p>Tatiana x </p>