Flat Patterns
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1h 2m
Diana Cavagnaro has mastered how to make a Boater Hat without using blocks. Her detailed instruction on how to make a flat pattern for both the flat tip crown and the brim will enable you to construct a sturdy buckram frame for both crown and brim. Using selected fabric to cover this hat gives so many options which your clients will love to co-ordinate with their outfit.
Lesson Modules:
• Flat Pattern Making • Buckram Crown Fabric Covered
• Wired Brim Fabric Covered • Combining Crown & Brim + Lining
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