{"product_id":"hat-making-starter-pack","title":"Hat Making Starter Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHat Making Starter Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverything You Need to Begin Your Hat Making Journey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHat making, or millinery, is a creative and rewarding craft that allows you to design unique headwear for any occasion. This starter pack brings together the essential tools and materials chosen by professional milliners to give you the best possible foundation for your first hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHat Blocks (x2):\u003c\/strong\u003e One open crown dome (57cm or 58cm recommended) for shaping the crown, and one large Lazy Susan brim block — ideal for beginners as it rotates easily during steaming and flattening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMillinery Sewing Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes strong millinery pins, hand sewing needles, needle threader, thimble, pliers, tape measure, awl, non-stick ironing mat and sharp fabric scissors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHat Stretcher:\u003c\/strong\u003e A versatile tool that can extend a crown block or stretch a finished hat to size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFelt Capeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool felt base (pre-stiffened or non-stiffened) — the most common starting material for shaped hats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMillinery Stiffener:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required if using a non-stiffened capeline to help your hat hold its shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetersham Ribbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a neat, comfortable sweatband finish inside your hat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlip Knot Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes nylon cord and instructions for achieving a crisp finish between crown and brim during blocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHorse hair hat brush:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Maintain the pristine condition and elegant nap of your felt hat with our premium Horse Hair Hat Brush. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with a simple style such as a cloche or pillbox. Use your hat block to shape the felt or straw, securing it with pins and steam. Once set, wire the brim for structure, trim any excess material, and finish the edges. Decorate with your chosen trimmings for a personal touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTips for Beginners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with wool felt — it's forgiving, easy to shape, and widely available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways steam your material before blocking to make it pliable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse your slip knot cord snugly around the crown block for a clean crown-to-brim join.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a beginner's millinery class for hands-on guidance and technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice on inexpensive materials before working with premium fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated by B Unique Millinery, this starter pack removes the guesswork from sourcing your first tools. Every item has been selected for quality, usability, and relevance to the beginner milliner — so you can focus on creating, not searching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginners and hobbyists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHat block sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57cm or 58cm open crown dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool felt capeline (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocks, sewing kit, stretcher, capeline, stiffener, petersham, slip knot set and lots more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"B Unique Millinery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48796434235648,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.buniquemillinery.com\/products\/hat-making-starter-pack","provider":"B Unique Millinery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}