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. 

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.

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

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

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

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

Learn various techniques such as curving and creating waves, experiment freely to refine your design, and apply finishing touches to your final piece. Explore House of Adorn new website and product range, with special discounts for Studio+ members. 
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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.

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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