Learn all the felt hat making fundamentals - understanding the different types of felt, steaming and blocking essentials, felt cutting and free shaping with fur felt.
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Learn all the felt hat making fundamentals - understanding the different types of felt, steaming and blocking essentials, felt cutting and free shaping with fur felt.

Explore the essentials of hat making, starting with the types of felt, including wool and fur, and their care. Learn techniques for reshaping hats, adjusting sizes, and balancing the shape. Discover how to trim and embellish hats, allowing for personal creativity in design. 

Discover valuable insights on leather techniques, recommended materials, custom crown shapes, and a supportive community that celebrates experimentation and shared creations.
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Learn all the felt hat making fundamentals - understanding the different types of felt, steaming and blocking essentials, felt cutting and free shaping with fur felt.

Last Day To Watch: Jan 22
This lesson will teach you the essential techniques of millinery darning, including invisible stitching for seamless repairs and reinforcement of materials used in hat making.
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Preparing fabric panels on the bias to ensure optimal shape for the finished beret.

Beret Piping involves attaching piping and panels to create a finished edge on the beret, adding both structure and visual interest to the piece.

Members ask for Sophie’s guidance on leather care, block dimensions, and pricing, gaining guidance on drying and packing techniques, selecting the right leathers, and valuing their handmade work as they continue developing their millinery skills.
Leather Boater Hats Course | Worksheet

Create a beautiful sheer turban wrap using pleated crinoline. Discover different trim ideas to complement elegance of the turban style. Enjoy experimenting with these techniques and materials to create your own stunning turbans.

Learn all the felt hat making fundamentals - understanding the different types of felt, steaming and blocking essentials, felt cutting and free shaping with fur felt.

Learn how to create a stylish cut and sew turban headband in this tutorial. Follow along as the fabric is prepared, cut and sewn, ironed and shaped, then finished with ribbon ties. Also discover different ways to tie the headband and find suggestions for variations. » Download Pattern