Fur Felt Winter Fedora  (1 day)

£130 inc all materials

This course is aimed at:

• Students of any skill level who want to create a unique wearable Fedora hat for winter

The course will involve:

• Choice of black, grey, navy or tan fur felt
• Exploration of different trims you can use on Fedora’s.
• With tuition you will block your fur felt hood to your desired head size and shape.
• Creation of a feather trim or a petersham trim to adorn your hat

You will leave with:

• Knowledge of how to block a trilby crown using a choice of wooden blocks and using pinning and steaming millinery techniques and how to size your fedora and trim your brim to suit.
• An understanding of different trims including felt loops, feathers, felt leaves, cockades and the use of vintage braids.
• Information on suppliers and materials.
• A fedora hat (which fits!)