Block a Felt Hat in Two Parts - Separate Crown and Brim

Master the art of blocking fashionable felt hats in two pieces in this extensive workshop.

Introduction

This course will guide you through how to create a felt hat in two parts. Catherine demonstrates the techniques to block a crown and a brim, and then how to stitch them together to create a hat.

Download the PDF for the list of materials and equipment used in the video.

Felt2Partpdf.pdf

Module 1

In this module Catherine will help you to get organised to make a two-part blocked fur felt fedora. Catherine introduces the range of millinery tools and equipment required.

The module covers the following:

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Equipment
Chapter 3: Materials

Felt Hat 2 Parts - Module 1.mp4

Module 2

In this module Catherine demonstrates the techniques of blocking the crown and brim.

The module covers the following:

Chapter 4: Preparation for Blocking
Chapter 5: Blocking the Crown
Chapter 6: Separating the Crown and Brim
Chapter 7: Blocking the Brim

Felt Hat 2 Parts - Module 2.mp4

Module 3

In this module, Catherine covers the following:

Chapter 8: Stiffening Techniques
Chapter 9: Cutting the Brim (Oval Technique)
Chapter 10: Cutting the Brim (Round Technique)

Felt Hat 2 Parts - Module 3.mp4

Module 4

In this module, Catherine demonstrates the following key techniques:

Chapter 11: Wiring the Brim
Chapter 12 : Binding the Brim with Petersham Ribbon

Felt Hat 2 Parts - Module 4.mp4

Module 5

In this module, Catherine demonstrates the following key techniques:

Chapter 13: Joining the Crown and Brim

Felt Hat 2 Parts - Module 5.mp4

Module 6

In this module, Catherine demonstrates the following:

Chapter 14: The Head Fit
Chapter 15: The Hat Band

Felt Hat 2 Parts - Module 6.mp4

Module 7

In this module, Catherine demonstrates the following:

Chapter 16: The Classic Bow

Felt Hat 2 Parts - Module 7.mp4

Module 8

In this module, Catherine demonstrates the following:

Chapter 17: The Lining

Felt Hat 2 Parts - Module 8.mp4