Knowledge Hub - Guy Morse-Brown Hat Blocks

Preparing a Leather Sweatband

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How do I prepare my leather sweatband? Read this guide to learn how to prepare your leather...

Blocking a Headband – Straw

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How do I block a headband in Straw? Read this guide to get the best out of your new headband...

Blocking a Headband – Sinamay

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How do I block a headband in Sinamay? Read this guide to get the best out of your new...

Blocking a Headband – Buckram

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How do I block a headband? Read this guide to get the best out of your new headband block...

How do I know what hat block form to order?

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Can you explain to me a little about the differences in form? How do I know what hat block form to...

What are ‘necks’ on hat blocks for?

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What are ‘necks’ on hat blocks for? I notice that some hat blocks have ‘necks’. Why is...

How do I get my material to take the shape of dimples in the hat block?

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I have a fedora-style hat block with dimples already carved into the block. How do I get my material...

Does my hat block need a string groove?

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Does my hat block need a string groove? I notice that some hat blocks have string grooves/rope lines...

How do you use a milliner’s ribbon board?

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How do you use a milliner’s ribbon board? A ribbon board is a must-have piece of equipment for...

What our customers say....

Katrina Lau-Guild – Hawks Bay, NEW ZEALAND

Thank you so much! I arrived home to find 3 big boxes on the kitchen table, I ripped open the boxes like a 3 year old at Christmas and then sat on the floor playing with my hat block and brim block. They are beautiful and I can’t wait to make my first hat.

Katrina Lau-Guild – Hawks Bay, NEW ZEALAND

Wies Mauduit – Oegstgeest, NETHERLANDS

It’s been already ten days since I received my hat blocks, and I’ve been wanting to email you to tell you how pleased I am. The blocks arrived in good order and look wonderful. It will be lovely to start working on them.

Wies Mauduit – Oegstgeest, NETHERLANDS

Marina Scally – Roscommon, IRELAND

I received my hat blocks yesterday, they are all just beautiful and I can’t wait to get blocking, although they do look too good to touch. Christmas certainly came early, thank you!

Marina Scally – Roscommon, IRELAND

Dean Hescott-Burke – London, UK

Just wanted to write a quick note to say that my order has arrived safely and that, as ever, the craftsmanship is absolutely stunning. The beauty, workmanship and tactile quality never fail to impress. Thank you so much. I look forward to many years of business with you.

Dean Hescott-Burke – London, UK

Hanna Huzarska

I'm more than happy- everything is just perfect. I've worked on many different blocks but I think those are the best quality I've ever seen and now I feel like I've just got an early birthday gift :). Thank You very much!

Hanna Huzarska - POLAND

Suzanne Warfield

They arrived today! I'm so happy and excited to use them. They smell wonderful ;-) It's really hard to find good block makers these days, so keep it up!

Suzanne Warfield - GERMANY