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- Shop Wide FAQ
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- Veiling and Netting
Yes. Our tools and accessories are suitable for both beginners and professional milliners.
Hat stands help maintain the shape of hats and provide an elegant solution for display, storage and retail presentation.
Colour sprays are used to customise and match materials such as millinery wire, trims and embellishments to specific designs.
Specialised millinery glues are designed to bond fabrics, trims and decorative materials securely while maintaining flexibility.
Common millinery tools include adhesives, colour sprays, shaping aids and display accessories such as hat stands.
Crinoline is available in various widths, colours and pleated styles, offering flexibility for a wide range of millinery applications.
Absolutely. Millinery wire can be stitched along the edge to create sculptural shapes and provide structural support.
Yes. The edges should be sealed, bound with ribbon or secured with thread to prevent fraying.
Yes. Crinoline is lightweight and easy to manipulate, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced milliners.
Crinoline is used to create trims, brims, fascinators and decorative elements. It adds structure, texture and visual interest to millinery designs.
Absolutely. Headbands and combs are easy to work with and are suitable for both beginners and professional milliners.
They can be sewn, wired or glued depending on the design and materials used.
Combs are ideal when a discreet attachment is required, particularly for lightweight or minimalist designs.
Yes. Headbands are one of the most popular bases for fascinators due to their comfort and ease of wear.
They are used to secure fascinators and headpieces, providing comfortable and stable mounting solutions.
Yes. Our range includes essential materials suitable for both beginners and professional milliners.
Hat size reducers, also known as hat inserts, are used to adjust the fit of a hat for improved comfort and stability.
Millinery wire is used to shape hat brims, reinforce edges and support decorative elements in both hats and fascinators.
Grosgrain ribbon is commonly used for hat bands, decorative trims and finishing details due to its durability and distinctive ribbed texture.
Millinery essentials are used in the construction, finishing and fitting of hats and fascinators. They provide structure, comfort and durability.
Trims can be sewn, wired or glued depending on the material and the desired finish.
Absolutely. Trims are easy to apply and ideal for both beginners and professional milliners.
Yes. Trims are versatile and suitable for embellishing hat bases, fascinators and headpieces.
Common trims include lace, ribbons, buckles, braids and decorative embellishments, each offering unique visual effects.
Millinery trims are used to decorate and enhance hats and fascinators. They add texture, detail and individuality to millinery designs.
Yes. Artificial flowers are durable and maintain their appearance over time, making them ideal for millinery and long-lasting designs.
Absolutely. They are easy to handle and are commonly used by both beginners and professional milliners.
Yes. Most artificial flowers can be trimmed, reshaped or wired to suit specific millinery applications.
Yes. Artificial flowers are ideal for fascinators due to their lightweight construction and versatility in design.
Artificial flowers are used to decorate hats, fascinators and headpieces, adding colour, elegance and texture to millinery designs.
Feathers are commonly used in fascinators, racing hats, cocktail hats and special occasion headpieces.
Yes. Feathers can be trimmed, curled or shaped to achieve specific design effects and complement different styles.
Yes. Feathers are easy to work with and are suitable for both beginners and professional milliners.
Feathers can be sewn, wired or glued to millinery bases, depending on the design and desired finish.
A variety of feathers are used in millinery, including coque, hackle, goose, ostrich and pheasant. Each type offers unique textures and visual effects for hats and fascinators.
Veiling can be sewn, glued or secured with millinery wire, depending on the design and desired finish.
Yes. Veiling is easy to work with and suitable for beginners as well as professional milliners.
Veiling typically features structured patterns such as Russian or French net, while netting is softer and more flexible, allowing for creative draping and shaping.
Birdcage veiling is a classic netting material with a distinctive diamond pattern. It is often used in vintage-inspired fascinators and cocktail hats.
Veiling is used to decorate hats and fascinators, adding elegance, texture and visual interest. It is commonly seen in racewear, bridal headpieces and formal designs.
Absolutely. Our bases are suitable for professional milliners and designers creating hats and fascinators for retail, racing events and special occasions.
Yes. Ready-made bases are ideal for beginners as they provide a stable starting point while allowing creative freedom in design and trimming.
They are commonly made from materials such as sinamay, felt, straw, buckram and fabric-covered forms, each suited to different styles and techniques.
Fascinator bases are used to create lightweight headpieces. They are typically attached to headbands or combs and decorated with trims, sinamay or crinoline.
Hat bases provide the structure for creating custom hats. They can be blocked, covered or trimmed with decorative materials such as feathers, flowers and veiling.
Yes. Many of these materials are suitable for beginners learning hat making, as well as experienced milliners working on more advanced designs.
Yes. Crinoline is commonly used in fascinators and lightweight designs, particularly where softer shapes or decorative elements are required.
Both are natural fibres, but abaca is generally softer and more flexible, while sinamay provides more structure. Each is used depending on the desired finish and design.
Sinamay is a traditional millinery material used for blocking hat bases and creating structured designs. It is lightweight, breathable and easy to shape.
Millinery materials are used to create, shape and support hats and fascinators. These include materials for blocking, structural support and decorative elements.
Yes. We ship millinery supplies across Australia and internationally, with delivery options available at checkout.
We supply a wide range of millinery materials including sinamay, crinoline, hat bases, veiling, feathers, trims and essential components used in hat making.
Yes. Our range includes materials suitable for all skill levels, from beginners learning hat making to experienced milliners.
Yes. Trish Millinery is run by milliners, and many of the materials we offer are used in our own workshop. This allows us to supply products that are practical, reliable and suited to real hat making.
Yes. Trish Millinery supplies materials used in our own workshop, making them suitable for professional milliners as well as designers and students.
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Nobody loves returns, but if you have to…
To return an Item:
Please e-mail us with the reason for return. Please include the order number and your details. We will treat each return request individually and will e-mail you with further instructions.
Damaged/Faulty items will be replaced at no cost to you.
If you would like to return or exchange an item, you can do so within 7 days from delivery of your order (14 days for customers outside of Australia). Any returns require return authorisation from us. Item(s) must be returned in original condition, unused and complete with all packaging and labels.
For all returned items, we will provide refund, excluding delivery costs. Additional admin fee may apply depending on how refund is processed:
- Refund to Credit Card — no refund fee
- Refund as Store Credit — no refund fee
- PayPal — additional 3% will be charged (this is what PayPal charges us)
As a general rule, we will credit your original purchase method, however we reserve the right to provide refund as store credit. You will be notified of a refund method when we provide you with return authorisation.
If you would like to change colour or size, you will only be charged delivery fee.
All orders are usually shipped in 1-2 working days from the payment clearing date (Credit card payments are cleared immediately). You will be notified by e-mail at the time your order is shipped.
All items are carefully packed to avoid damage in transit.
SHIPPING IN AUSTRALIA
All Australian orders are shipped with Australia Post. Registered post generally takes few working days, longer for rural areas. An Express Post option is available for a small extra. You will be able to select shipping method at checkout. Please note we can not be responsible for actual shipping time. We ship as soon as we can and then Australia Post takes over. Express Post only applies to time in transit, not to our handling time, although we ship as soon as possible. You can check expected delivery times with Australia Post. All parcels are sent from 3166-3168 postcodes. Please also note that all parcels are to be signed for by the customer. If delivery was attempted while there was nobody to sign for the parcel, it is generally transferred to your nearest post office and a card is left behind. If you think delivery takes too long, you can always contact your post office to see if you have any parcels waiting for you. Or contact us and we will trace it for you.
Please note, if you instructed us to leave parcel without signature, you take all responsibility for it. Under no circumstances we will be liable for lost parcels in this case.
Please make sure your address is correct! If item was returned to us due incomplete/incorrect address, you will be charged $10 to re-send it.
SHIPPING OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA
We use Australia Post Air Mail service for all deliveries outside Australia. Exact shipping price is calculated automatically at checkout and will depend on number of items you purchase and your location. We ship worldwide.
Please note — please check if there are any input duties payable in your country! Any duties are outside of our control and NOT included in price.
Normally, Standard AirMail is not trackable by user. We offer fully trackable service as well for a small extra fee.
Please make sure your address is correct! If item was returned to us due incomplete/incorrect address, you will be charged for shipping again to re-send it.