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.

Preparing fabric panels on the bias to ensure optimal shape for the finished beret.

In this class, you will learn how to make a beautiful felt cloche hat featuring a wired, self-rolled edge. Follow the whole process, from steaming and blocking, to rolling the brim, to completing the hat with embellishments and head fitting.
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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.

How to add a headband and lining to the beret, providing comfort and stability for the wearer.

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

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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Last day to watch replay: Nov 8. Catherine Ellen teaches essential techniques, discusses necessary materials and tools, and demonstrates how to cut and prepare jinsin.
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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

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.