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Millinery Garage Sale at SONNI'S Millinery in Oakland, CA

Saturday, March 20, 9:00-1:00, 1933 Peralta Street, Oakland, CA 94607


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Best results using a double twist nylon or synthetic cord. 

Drapery cord is usually available in fabric or hardware stores.

Suggested blocking cord: (Nylon Double Twist)

http://www.rei.com/product/610903 

 Millinery Supplies: (Please note, Wholesalers may have minimum order requirements)

        Manhatco - www.manhatco.com 212. 764. 2218 - NYC - Raymond Agard

        Hats By Leko - www.hatsupply.com - Odell, OR, Sandra Leko

        Judith M - www.judithm.com - LaGrange, IN

        Manny's Millinery Supply - www.mannys-millinery.com 212.840.2235 - NYC           

        Millinery Blocking Cord - REI - www.rei.com (search for braided nylon cord 3MM)

   

Hat Life - an industry directory for hat suppliers,

designers, manufacturers. 

 

Directory purchase includes online access. 

 

 

Books: 

        The millinery reference bible "The Mode Of Hats & Headdress" R.Turner Wilcox - A Dover Books paperback reprint

        The Mode in Hats and Headdress: A Historical Survey with 198 Plates

      

Hat Boxes: 

Hudson Paper www.hudsonpaper.com 

Sturdy round printed boxes are usually available at Ross Dress for Less, Nordstrom Rack, and Tuesday Mornings

  Hat Stands: 

Robert Ham Display www.robertham.com 

http://www.robertham.com/cart/detail.cfm?item=BQHR (Vintage Look Tree)

http://www.robertham.com/cart/detail.cfm?item=HT20 (Chrome Tree)

http://www.robertham.com/cart/detail.cfm?item=1H15 (3 Hat Wire Stand)

http://www.robertham.com/cart/detail.cfm?item=1HB (Individual Wire Stand)

 

Palay Display www.palaydisplay.com  

http://www.palaydisplay.com/Stationary-Deluxe-Hat-Tree-p-19926.html (Contemporary Chrome Tree)

http://www.palaydisplay.com/Chrome-Revolving-Hat-Tree-p-14928.html (Contemporary Chrome Tree)

Hat Blocks: 

I have created two Ebay searches which help to isolate the hat blocks from all millinery Ebay items. I  recommend that you check both as the searches do not always catch everything from one to the other. #1 Ebay Hat Block Search Link   #2 Ebay Hat Block Search Link Worldwide

 

My Hat Block Blog: www.hatblockresource.com For resources and information about hat blocks.