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Stitching Techniques

Discover & Learn • 12m

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.
These lessons are produced by independent tutor and are complete in teaching delivery and support.

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