Tutorials
Here you learn how to make different hats and add to your skills. You find many skills and hatmaking lessons right here from Paint a hat to veiling. You can learn to freeform hats or use Sinamay. Blocking and more is on offer. Regardless of your skill level, you will be supported to send us an email and contact us through our Website. www.hatmobile.com.au
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Jinsin part 1
You will learn the difference between Jinsin and Pariscloth. How to shape and finish edges. It can be used for hats and trims. You can make headbands and turbans. Each one of these 3 tutorials builds to a full understanding. I recommend to watch them from the beginning. If something is unclear se...
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Jinsin part 2
Here you learn about blocking Jinsin. How to cover blocks and block. You will learn about strips and creatively use the material.
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Paint and Shape straw
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Headfitting 1
There are many ways to stitch in a Petersham or some people call it grosgrain. This tutorial will give you a good overview of how to do it. Also, we talk about needles and width.
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What straw is that?
Here you can see different weaves, how to tell them apart and what to use them for. This video will give you an overview of the most common straws out there for hat making.
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Jinsin part 3
Turbans can be made beautifully from Jinsin. Water and steam is your best friend and you will be surprised how easy it is. Understand how a wrap is made. All these tutorials build on top of each other. I recommend watching all Jinsin tutorials so it all makes sense.
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All About Thermo Felt
Thermo felt is made from wool, and it has thermo fibres which allow for the material to keep its shape. Only hot water can change its form. Very useful for the person who likes to be creative and has an artistic bent to their work. Also versatile for simple berets and has which need to be stuffed...
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Felt free-shaping
You learn about fur felt and wool felt, how to cut edges. Another tutorial which will hold something hopefully you did not know before. What's a capeline and whats a sleeve? All you need is a basic crown. Could be round or sqaurre. The best result for this hat is a velour felt.
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All about veiling
Veiling has changed a lot over the years. So has the width and the quality. How do we wear veiling, and how do we use it? Do you know the difference between silk and polyester?
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Sculpting with Sinamay
I made this tutorial a long time ago. It was the first EVER tutorial I made, and it is more relevant today than back then. People were not ready for free shaping in 2000, but they are now. The wonderful technique of how to finish and roll the edge tied is just one lesson. Also how to stitch in a ...
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French Flower Making
Even so, I did this class 7 years ago, I believe it is still relevant, and I hope it holds some learning for you. If you need a pattern, you can get them by picking flowers from your garden and copy the pedals.
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All About Felt - Lesson 1
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All About Felt - Lesson 2
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All About Felt - Lesson 3
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All About Felt - Lesson 4
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All About Felt - Lesson 5
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All About Felt - Lesson 6
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All About Felt - Lesson 7
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All About Felt - Lesson 8
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All About Felt - Lesson 9
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All About Felt - Lesson 10
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All About Felt - Lesson 11
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All About Felt - Lesson 12