Making Felt Hats

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A Beginner’s Guide to Creating 6 Stunning Styles for All Occasions

By Bobbi Heath

Summary

Making Felt Hats by Bobbi Heath delves into the fascinating world of felt hat creation, offering readers a comprehensive guide on crafting unique and stylish accessories. The book explores various techniques and materials, providing step-by-step instructions that cater to both beginners and experienced artisans. It blends richly detailed artwork with cultural insights, celebrating the artistry and tradition behind hat-making.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by crafting and want to explore the artistry behind creating felt hats. It's an ideal read for both beginners and experienced crafters interested in the techniques and creativity involved in hat-making, allowing you to discover unique and stylish designs to make on your own.

Learn how to make and embellish six fabulous felt hats.

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Learn how to make and embellish six fabulous felt hats.

A chic hat elevates any outfit and always draws compliments. I treasure my unique Bobbi Heath hat and now, thanks to her book, I can create my own from scratch at home. Bobbi is a natural teacher, she provides clear and easy-to-follow instructions and makes millinery fun. - Susanna Brown - Curator, Victoria and Albert Museum

A stunning felt hat is the perfect accessory for any occasion - from an everyday addition to your winter wardrobe to a head-turning statement piece for a special occasion. In this practical and informative guide, expert milliner Bobbi Heath shows you how to make felt hats in six different styles to perfectly complement any outfit, including a fabulous floppy hat, cloche, bucket, pill box, cap, and button.

Bobbi starts with the basics of how to measure your head, then talks you through the secrets of stiffening the felt, using steam to mould your fabric, and blocking. Learn invaluable stitching and edging techniques, then have fun experimenting with trimmings to make your hat unique.

With a foreword by Dillion Wallwork, a London hat designer and prominent milliner for over 30 years, this practical book will appeal to all hat lovers and anyone looking for an easy introduction to the art of millinery.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The book offers a comprehensive guide to creating six stylish felt hats, featuring straightforward instructions ideal for beginners. The author's expertise shines through in her detailed instructions on techniques like stiffening and moulding felt, accompanied by visually engaging photos. Reviewers praise the book for its educational and enjoyable approach, making it a valuable resource for both novice and enthusiastic milliners.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782218265

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Search Press Ltd

Illustration: 6 Illustrations, black and white; 300 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 362g

Pages: 80

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Bobbi Heath Non-Fiction

About the Author

Bobbi Heath is a couture milliner. Her love of hats began at age 13 when she cut a pattern from her brother's school cap and made a jockey hat. She was hooked and bought various hats which she re-trimmed and spray painted. Bobbi qualified as a teacher, then completed City & Guilds levels 2 and 3 in millinery, followed by a diploma. She also has a City & Guilds qualification in tailoring, fashion and embroidery. She went on to teach City & Guilds millinery for a number of years, during which time she did a placement with Stephen Jones and worked for Noel Stewart. In 1997, Bobbi started Chic Chapeau, a bespoke millinery business which also offers one-to-one tuition, and group workshops. Bobbi lives with her husband near Worcester, UK. To see more of Bobbi's work visit www.chichapeau.co.uk.