30-Minute Mastery

30-Minute Mastery

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30-Minute Mastery
  • Securing Hats

    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.

  • Beret Fabric Preparation

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

  • Crinoline Turbans

    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.

  • Wiring Technique

    This lesson guides you through the process of preparing and finishing a structured brim using essential wiring techniques to achieve a professional, stable result.
    Last Day To Watch: Dec 12

  • Stitching Beret Pattern

    By carefully stitching the T Bar pattern, a milliner can achieve a polished and professional look.

  • Blocking The Weave

    Learn effective techniques for blocking Basket Weave Sinamay. Understand the importance of pinning for securing the sinamay, and layering techniques for added support. 
    Last Day To Watch: Dec 12

  • Button Hat Finishing

    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.

  • Turban Headband

    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

  • Wire & Stitching Capaline Hat

    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.

  • Beret Headband

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

  • Finishing And Trimming

    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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  • Tutor Talk: Ask Lina

    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.