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The Amazing Crafthat Pt. Deux : Finishing!

The Amazing Crafthat Pt. Deux : Finishing!

When we last looked at our friend The Amazing Crafthat, the crown had been cut off and the brim shaped into a lovely curve, using the spray-bottle method.Now it's time...
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A Great Place For 18th c. Hats...

While recently perusing the love Duchess of Devonshire blog, I ran across a link for a site selling period straw hats, both men's and women's, called "Just Two Tailors." I...
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The Amazing CraftHat Pt.1 - shaping

The Amazing CraftHat Pt.1 - shaping

Ever wander through the fun-filled aisles of the craft store and notice the straw hats? They come in many sizes, from large sun hats to miniature doll's hats. The kicker,...
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GREAT Hats of the Late 18th c.  ... [what are they and where do I get them?]

GREAT Hats of the Late 18th c. ... [what are they and where do I get them?]

...That's "GREAT" as in Great Dane, Great Blue Herron, and the Great Wall of China. With mountains of hair exploding from the tops of ladies' heads throughout the 18th century,...
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