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With: Parting HATalk editor Becky Weaver, Irish milliner Michelle Kearns, Video blog ‘Cleaning felt brushes’, Jane Fryers’ studio, Hat anatomy of a vintage headpiece and much more!

Improve your skills with the latest project by Martine Henry:
Placemat Bergère

In the April 2026 Issue Maker Project, Martine demonstrates how to transform a placemat into an elegant bergère hat

Make Your Own Hats,
Fascinators and Trimmings

The Project Library features over 100 step-by-step millinery projects, hat making tutorials and useful hints and tips previously published in HATalk Magazine.

Draped bow by Martine Henry in Issue 228
  • From the Blog

    Hand Sewing Hats

    A basic skill that all milliners should know is hand sewing. This is an overview of some of the most common stitches you will use when hand sewing hats.

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