Professional Milliner Membership Application

Please note that membership is open to milliners who are already in business as milliners and
can show proficiency in millinery. Memberships are annual and dues are $125 per year.

Application Requirements

Once we have reviewed your application, we will ask you to email detailed images of the following millinery basics:

  • Blocked 1 & 2 piece hats (crown and brim) in felt (fur or wool)

  • Blocked straw hat (panama, parisisal, sinamay, etc.)

  • Wired brim

  • Swirled head size ribbon

  • Inside of hat without lining

  • Inside of hat with lining

  • Finishing details

  • Any image you feel shows your particular strengths and style as a milliner

Membership Benefits

  • Quarterly newsletter

  • Participate in our monthly meetings

  • Be featured in the Milliners Guild Member Directory

  • Participate in millinery shows worldwide, hat parades and events

  • Voting privileges

  • Share information with other milliners

  • Rent from over 50 different hat blocks in our block library

  • Watch over 25 pre-recorded member guided millinery skills videos

  • Attend guild-only classes with guest teachers, access to supply discounts and business tips

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