13
Feb
How to block a hat with a groove?
How do you block a hat shape with a groove? The most obvious option is to use a wooden presser, but what to do when your hat block does not have a presser? One of the most often used methods is a rope or string that you use to pin down the material. Read about the other options in our latest blog post.
29
Jun
How to use a ribbon block for hat making
A ribbon block is a must-have millinery tool if you want to create those perfect, smooth wrinkle-free ribbon covered brim edges.
16
Jun
How to choose a hat block
Sometimes choosing a hat block can seem quite a challenging task especially if you are new to millinery and just starting to build your...
07
Jul
How to make a sinamay pillbox hat fascinator
This is a step-by-step tutorial to show you how to make a sinamay pillbox hat fascinator using a wood hat block. This tutorial has a lo...
26
Feb
How to choose pins and thimble for hat blocking
There are times when hobby milliners who have just started to work with millinery materials and hat blocking, have questions about the ...
29
Sep
Cloche hats – short history
Just recently a couple of new cloche hat blocks were added to our collection. We think that this is a good time to find out a bit more ...
30
Mar
How to take care of your hat blocks
All our hat blocks have a lacquer finish to protect the wood. The top surface is covered with 2-3 layers of water resistant lacquer, th...
30
Mar
Pillbox hats – short history
These days you can find many types of hats and fascinators called pillbox hats, but I was intrigued to find out more about the history ...