Hat Block Library

Don’t buy fancy blocks costing a few hundred dollars and use them only once. Come to the T&R Hat Block Library with access to over 400 unusual blocks from all over the world.

Block as many hats as you want at the T&R Hat Block Library.
Create hats without the hassle of setting up a workspace at home or running around looking for trimmings.
Buy all your millinery supplies directly from the T&R Hat Block Library.

NOTE Hat blocks only for use in T&R Studio. Hat blocks cannot be removed from studio.

Location
- 1st floor, T&R studio in Murrumbeena, Melbourne

Opening Hours
- Every day by appointment
- You must book to secure a workspace

Benefits
- Access to over 400 amazing hat blocks
- Use of a creative studio & practical work space
- Monthly newsletter with great blocking tips & featured hat blocks
- Use of hat steamer & iron whilst blocking hats
- Millinery supplies & trimmings available eg large range of dyed Sinamay
- Unlimited joyful rides on the T&R studio swing !

Fees
- Studio use - $15 per person / per hour - payable at end of session
- NOTE - waiting for hats to dry incurs the hourly fee - leave hats overnight without waiting fee for next day pick up

What to bring
You must provide their own steel blocking pins, stiffener, brushes, thimbles & plastic wrap to cover blocks.
Steel blocking pins, thimbles and stiffener are also available for sale at the T&R Hat Block Library.

Safety equipment
You are responsible for your own safety & must bring your own safety equipment for stiffening & blocking eg respirator mask, gloves, goggles etc

Outside Melbourne?
Next time you come to Melbourne make the T&R Hat Block Library one of your stops. Block as many hats as you like.
Buy all your trimmings & materials at the same time.
 

Steel Blocking Pins - where do I buy & how do I use them ? Buy steel blocking pins at the T&R Hat Block Library. A quick free demonstration of using blocking pins will be provided. Hat Blocking Service - too busy to block your own hats? T&R also offer Hat Block Library members a blocking service. We professionally block you crown/brim for only $20 per block. - Drop off your fabrics, choose a block & simply arrange a time for pick up! - Or post your fabrics with a sketch & receive your blocked hat by return mail - postage is extra

Terms and Conditions
- ONLY steel blocking pins allowed - no drawing pins or tacking pins
- Hat blocks are only for use in T&R Hat Block Library - they cannot be removed from T&R Hat Block Library
- Hat Blocks damaged or broken during usage - repair / replacement costs will be charged to the member
- Maximum 4 people allowed to use T&R Hat Block Library at one time
- You must provide your own brushes, thimbles, and plastic wrap to cover blocks
- You are responsible for your own safety & must bring your own safety equipment for stiffening & blocking
  eg respirator mask, gloves, goggles etc
- Closed shoes must be worn at all times for protection