Milliner's knot for blocking cords
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/799630
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Millinery Suppliers (US):
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Millinery Suppliers (International):
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Books:
- Hats - Sarah Cant - ISBN-10 0312656866 (published- January 2011 - an excellent book for beginning millinery)
- Hats on Heads – Mildred Anlezark - ISBN 0-86417-303-2
- Classic Millinery Techniques - Ann Albrizio - ISBN 1-57990-016-X
- The Mode Of Hats & Headdress - R. Turner Wilcox - ISBN-10 0486467627 (Dover Books paperback reprint) (The millinery reference bible)
- Basic Millinery for the Stage - Tim Dial - ISBN 978-0325003368
- The Hat Book – Juliet Bawden - ISBN 0-937274-73-9
- Saturday Night Hat – Eugenia Kim - ISBN 978-0307337948
- From The Neck Up – Denise Dreher - ISBN 0-941082-00-8
Hat Boxes:
Other Millinery Resources:
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Hat Life Directory - an
industry directory for hat suppliers, designers and
manufacturers.
http://www.hatlifebook.com/index.php
Directory
purchase includes online access.
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Hat Blocks:
I have created 3 Ebay searches which help to isolate hat
blocks. I recommend
checking all 3 search links as each search will bring up different results.
(Sorry you will have to wade through many cap vendors because there are too many to exclude from the search.)
#1 Ebay Hat Block Search
#2 Ebay Hat Form Search
#3 Ebay Hat Mold Search
My Hat Block Blog: www.hatblockresource.com For resources and information about hat blocks.
Hat Stands and Trees:
Robert Ham Display www.robertham.com (Search for Hat Rack
Palay Display www.palaydisplay.com (Search for Hat Rack)
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