Blocked 2-piece Vintage inspired Felt Hat & Upturned Brim with Mela Hoyt-Heydon

Modern millinery often pulls inspiration from the past.

The 1940’s gave us shallow crowned hats with tipped brims, adding a bit of mystery to the wearer.
Using either fur felt, or wool felt capelines, you’ll explore how to create a two-piece hat with a slanted brim that will stay on the head and add drama for your client.

Both 1940’s historical techniques and modern adaptations will be demonstrated, allowing each student to make their own choice during the process. Several brim edge finishes will be included along with a variety of ways to trim your vintage style hat.

Supplies

• 1 rabbit fur felt or wool capeline
•  1 foam head or dome hat block and stand
• Blocking tacks
• Saran wrap or cling film
•  1 ½ yards 18 or 19-gauge millinery wire
• Approx. 27” millinery grosgrain for head size ribbon
• 1 yard light-medium weight fabric: silk, dupioni, taffeta, crepe de chine for edge binding and lining- can be a contrast or match capeline
• Thread to match capeline and edge binding
• Hat elastic
• Optional ¼ yard matching or contrast guipure lace for decoration
•  Basic sewing kit with: Wire cutters, sewing shears, tape measure, dress making pins, wonder clips or pegs, fabric marking pen or chalk, hand sewing needles, curved needle (optional), 18” clear plastic ruler to assist with cutting bias (optional)
• Sewing machine-If you are driving and wish to bring your sewing machine you are welcome to do so. Arrowmont has a few machines for our use.