Hat blocks are a big part of millinery and hat making, but it can be daunting buying hat blocks your first time. Here are some pointers to relieve some of that anxiety. Do I need a hat block? It’s possible to make hats your whole life and not use a block, but it would limit […]
Are you interested in getting involved in the world of hat making? You’re not alone! The popularity of personal fashion projects like millinery, crocheting and others has been on the rise in recent years, propelled by demand for new and relaxing hobbies that help people unwind while also exploring their creativity. While hat making might […]
An online millinery workshop can never replace an in-person workshop for many reasons, but they’re an excellent alternative. I can’t go to a millinery workshop in-person No matter where you are in the world COVID-19 has had brutal effects. For many, this means we can’t go out and do things we usually could, like go […]
Has become….. Why? While a lot of things have not changed in the world of millinery since Waltraud Reiner founded Torb & Reiner in 2001, many things have. As many will know, I (Lindsay Whitehead) took over the business in 2016. Torb & Reiner has served many milliners in Australia and around the world and […]