At Home Hat Making 101

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4 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone welcome to our first video tutorial! This is just a overview of hat making techniques that you can try with things you have at home. Below are included a few places that you can get supplies from and our details. We hope you find our video informative and fun. Please let us know if there are other things you would like to see or any questions you want to ask.
Here are the links we mentioned in the video for your hat making supplies!
manhatco.com/
www.hatsupply.com/
www.britexfabrics.com/
And as always, you can find us here!
www.greenbunnyhats.com
/ greenbunnyhats
/ greenbunnyhats

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@nowthenad3286 9 ай бұрын

"Nobody wants to look at me." That is absolutely not true. You are a good looking woman and you have put so much effort into your outfit, and those glasses are stunning. But hey, even if you weren't a joy to behold, you clearly have so many other talents that display a depth of character that is of far more worth than your appearance.

@Laserjab 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly helpful video right here! Your talents clearly don't stop at hat making. You have a great personality and a natural knack for teaching. Keep em coming!

@elizabethmercer160 5 ай бұрын

Very interesting and helpful. As a complete millinary novice, your way of explaining makes it so easy to follow. Thank you.

@letsdoathing9568 3 жыл бұрын

As an hat enthusiast, this changes everything!!!

@Teflon88able 3 жыл бұрын

This has been the most helpful 101/beginner style video I have seen so far! Thanks for posting!

@fluffyhead6377 3 жыл бұрын

I just went to watch some more of your videos but you didn’t have any, you should make more this is very interesting.

@mallaallden1952 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly the type of video I was in need of, thank you!

@treyweeeee Жыл бұрын

Man! I would kill to be able to spend a weekend getting a more Hands-On experience of learning how to do this! I have been obsessed with hats for over 20 years now and the idea of making my dream hat is so enticing!

@jengemarie5794 3 жыл бұрын

I had bought a Hat shaper and I was using the steam of the Ion to shape it. It was working but not as well as when I used the Tea Kettle!! it did wonders! I'm so happy!!! I'm watching all your videos .. next step is for shellac so I will comment on that video on my progress.

@antiquitywright3533 3 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic, very informative, and you have a wonderfully pleasant voice to listen along to!

@terristephens9820 2 жыл бұрын

I am inspired after watching you teach hat making. Hat making is something I have wanted to do for years but thought it would be too expensive; that I would need to go to university, or some other expensive learning institution. I love wearing hats and I make crochet hats. I even made a straw hat once. Now, after watching your video, I will be getting started making hats. Wow! I am excited. Thank you so very much for this video. I am subscribed.

@cementingbytanya 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Love the details!

@carolinac7628 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and perfect for at home Thank you so much! You answered so many questions 😁

@codysaunders7348 3 жыл бұрын

I just started making Amadou leather from mushrooms and want to make a hat. This video was very well done and so informative, thank you! Great work!

@hayleyfreeman448 3 жыл бұрын

She is so cute! Extremely helpful totally attainable!

@Kimkim22647 3 жыл бұрын

This tutorial was very informative. Thank you. You're so personable and I like your running commentary - you called it ramble (lol) but it wasn't rambling at all. It was informative commentary and that kept me engaged. I also like that you gave the reasons for or against what you were doing. I would have love to have seen you shellac one of the hats & show the result Thanks for mentioning and showing the cheaper options for a wig block. The wooden blocks are so expensive so it's nice to know there are cheaper options around. . .

@rockyjordy3271 2 жыл бұрын

instablaster...

@Billygreenshoes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I am going on a hat making course next week, and thanks to you I feel I know one up from 0. Great video

@roryomalley1900 10 ай бұрын

Absolute hunny. Easy to listen and follow Thanking you!

@KellyBurnett138 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your talents with us 🤗

@leathelongrun9844 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone want to look at you, you are a nice person, love your style 💚💎

@Shannonishere 3 жыл бұрын

This is great!!! Would love to see more about hat making. Thanks!!

@lucky.t.7233 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video I've got a couple fedoras I've done myself. Big time fan of hats. 140 in my collection so far.

@s777jm 3 жыл бұрын

Do you make for others?

@marylouartist 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. You have a wonderful on screen presence. This is extremely interesting.

@jkimwelch Жыл бұрын

Amazing work!

@jalkhi 5 ай бұрын

Bless you gal! Thanks for your video. 🙏

@lynnejones257 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. Keep safe and well. ❤️ Lynne

@nomex8461 3 жыл бұрын

This was great! Thank you!

@plavac11 3 жыл бұрын

Great video,more please😊

@d-arts7139 3 жыл бұрын

make more videos! i like how much you share on the subject, and you keep it light-hearted. pin-up vibe going on lol. i want to learn all i can!!

@Nancy.Napalm 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Hope you make some more Tutorials❣️

@Prettybrwneyes1 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful! Can you do a video on trimming the hats? Different types of bows, etc..

@MaineCoons-FiberArts 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 👏

@martinirish1256 3 жыл бұрын

Great video very informative!!!!!!!!!!

@juanitamccaslin6184 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thank you!

@valentinogal781 3 жыл бұрын

Very intresting... Thank you for this video. I dress a bit essentric but love my hats. I am however extremely picky, because I don't like Fedora's I am more of a homburg hat person.. I get mine custom made at Baron Hat shop in California where they have been making hats for Hollywood since the 1920's. I have two homburg hats and one Durby. But I have been wanting a short top hat for a long time. I also love your outfit by the way.. Continue to be your creative self, God only know there are very few of us left. 💘💘

@BrriiieeeeYO Жыл бұрын

This was great!

@ZelElz 2 жыл бұрын

This was informative, thank you. :)

@abdelhakdahar1850 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I'm inspired you are amazing

@diannenaworensky6698 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I met you at the Mt. Dora Steampunk show. Just got a chance to check out your video

@sayramirez6232 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias !!!

@808zhu 9 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks. 👍

@carolmcgarrity1157 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️

@marcwheeler4406 3 жыл бұрын

Right place at right time to find what you want I did find a apron at harbor friegh that almost looks like yours....it has leather pockets which will be great for my stone carving, painting and other hobbies I enjoy....mikelle newyork mom😷👋🕵️‍♀️

@user-pz6fr8pk9b 6 ай бұрын

Спасибо за вдохновение🎉❤

@nicc8230 3 жыл бұрын

Great video can you do another video if you haven't already on 1. How to determine size 2. How to add wire and what gauge 3. Tips How to shellac inside. Thanks

@saltlifegull4091 3 жыл бұрын

What a sweetheart you are--no reason to be shy cause we love you and appreciate your time, help, and skill you're sharing. Excited to find your site. Question: Can I take an old wool coat to make hats? I especially need help with making children's hats. Suggestions or advice. Thanks pretty lady! Subscriber from Florida.

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

You could use wool coat to pull and make a hat with care and patience. Just keep it wet while working!! The easiest thing to start with is getting something you can pull the felt over to give it a round shape. You need to keep it hot and wet while shaping to keep it from ripping.

@phylis3917 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@AkashaHabladoraJa 3 жыл бұрын

Please, keep doing more videos

@crazywabbit007 3 жыл бұрын

You did a great job! I couldn’t be more proud of you! ❤️❤️

@joseramirez2310 2 жыл бұрын

Down bad

@somedandy7694 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video on re-shaping a hat. I left a wool hat in my car one day in Summer, and it was upside down on an object that crushed out the edge of the crown on one side. The other side is still nice and stiff, but the crushed side is soft and bent. I thought of cutting an oval disc of wood and shoving it into the hat after steaming the soft side....or maybe pulling the whole thing down over a rounded edge and making a really tall bowler.

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

Here you go :D kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ismgodOUrNzdZXU.html

@laurenjatcko4335 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I thought you were just adorable and explained everything so simply! Such a big help. Wondering where I could find the more high quality/fine beaver felt capelines/bodies? I am trying to make myself a high quality cowboy hat! Thanks! :)

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

the beaver is much harder to find- Leko sells a beaver rabbit blend: www.hatsupply.com/beaver-rabbit-blend-dress-hat-body/ You can get the 100% in Germany www.hatbodies.com/product/beaver-capelines/ Quite a lot of the suppliers went out of business unfortunately.

@iamblesseddp 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@luisedwardmc7606 3 жыл бұрын

I don´t know if you already did a Fedora Hat video, but if you haven´t, could you do a tutorial?

@yvonnestaub3834 2 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Thank You:0)

@user-iv9yu7by1f 9 ай бұрын

Hi, Bunny. Your video is really well-done. I like that you show the techniques clearly. You mentioned that you are in Florida. What city are you in? I am new to hat making and am working with raffia. Do you know where I can find a hat block for a boater type crown that would not be super expensive like a wood block? I would like it to be the size of my head also: 21 1/2". I want to do a red fedora hat also, and need a hat block for that as well that I can afford.

@mandycollins8795 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video and learned quite a lot! I didn't realize there was a free-form method!

@joesask857 3 жыл бұрын

nice thanks

@juliarosenhart4630 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Very nice video! I was wondering if you can use wool felt instead of fur felt for the shaping, like you did with the first hat in the video?

@juliarosenhart4630 3 жыл бұрын

You already said it, nevermind ;)

@lizmiller3630 3 жыл бұрын

When you first started, you started with a bowl like piece made out of fur felt.. how did you get that material to become a bowl first??

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

there are two types one is called a hood (without a "brim") and the other is called a capline and they come pre worked so they are easier to work with. If you start with a plain piece of felt there is a peaked dome shape that is used to work the felt - it has to be thicker than what you would want to end up with or you will have holes

@brittanymarie2022 Жыл бұрын

Do you show anywhere how to sew the wire in and what wire your using?

@marcwheeler4406 3 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed yeah...

@joyalbritton1816 3 жыл бұрын

QUESTION?? I have a red (wool, I think) hat that has a round shape in the top like your form. I do not like it and would like to know if I can steam it, and reshape the top of it into a type of fedora looking hat with the folds and sink in? (like a gambler hat). After I steam it, will it hold its shape or would I have to shellac it? Great job on the video. Was thinking of maybe trying to make one, but I think I'll stick to sewing. Thank you.

@bunnybragg5145 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can! you steam it and shape it and leave it over night it will hold it's shape. :D

@isobelheyworth8181 4 жыл бұрын

do you sand felt hats as well as the fur?

@GreenBunnyHats 4 жыл бұрын

The hats that I work with are wool felt and fur felt hats- I tend not to sand the wool felt hats since they end up oddly fuzzy. I do sand the fur felts always to give them a nice even texture and feel.

@AnitaRusu Жыл бұрын

Hello, can you tell me where did you buy the wool felt and the fur felt, please? I dob’t know what I should buy

@GreenBunnyHats Жыл бұрын

Manhatco or Judith hat supply :)

@farideh6733 Жыл бұрын

Hi,thank you very much for your nice work.where we can find this hat pattern and all the size too. 🌹🌹🌹🌹

@fluffyhead6377 3 жыл бұрын

Could I make a wooden mould and iron it to shape that way? I would like to make an Amish hat, I think hat making is amazing thank you for sharing.

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

Steam is always the way to go with shaping - when you use an iron the hat needs to stay wet when you add heat to avoid burning or ripping of the felt

@marcwheeler4406 3 жыл бұрын

Could you tell me where you got your apron from I love it as a mom I'm doing painting and many craft stuff I end up being messy and I went on to Duluth company for spring but they didnt have what I need available with pockets or color...thank you for tutorials I love hats..👋.mikelle newyork mom learning new skills👍🕵️‍♀️😷🦋

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

I actually bought the apron from a restaurant- they had their waiters wearing them and I had to have one!

@clottedscream 3 жыл бұрын

So, since the Fabri-fix contains acetone, does that mean it's unsafe for synthetic fibers/plastic based fibers?

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't had too much of a problem using it on synthetic fibers- I always do a test when I use it on something new.

@clottedscream 3 жыл бұрын

Also, how do you go from having that floppy shape that you pulled over the hat shaper to having a straight brim? does the brim have to be steamed straight, or will just adding a wire and stiffeners make it straight? Or if you want to make a hat with a straight brim, should the brim and the crown be two separate pieces sewn together?

@karenpereira7797 3 жыл бұрын

Heavy starch

@clottedscream 3 жыл бұрын

@@karenpereira7797 interesting

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

I use millinery wire and the shellac to stiffen the brim - you can use quite a bit to make something hard as a rock! I steam the brim flat with heavy duty irons and lots of water. The crown and brim can be one piece or separate depending on what you are making. My top hats are always two pieces but I can do a fedora with just one capline.

@clottedscream 3 жыл бұрын

Green Bunny Hats that’s really cool!! Thank you for responding

@730dennish 3 жыл бұрын

how do you make the brim stiff

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

I use shellac and millinery wire.

@d-arts7139 3 жыл бұрын

i checked all of your links but couldnt find any of those black plastic hat forms/blocks. where could i find some?? thank you for the videos... keep em coming!

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

gotta fix that thanks! hatshapers.com/

@d-arts7139 3 жыл бұрын

@@GreenBunnyHats yea i found them. thanks! keep making your vids :)

@nineteenfortyeight6762 Жыл бұрын

That book rulez

@danimoreno3754 3 жыл бұрын

hey question if i want to make a hat form velvet should i use the fur felt and then maybe stich on the velvet on the fur felt?

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

If you wanted actual velvet you would want to do a buckram core form or there is velour which is a velvet type of felt- it acts just like velvet and feels just like velvet - you must be careful you don't burn it. The buckram core is a several piece construction - sharing a video that shows that type of construction from Stephen Jones: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptl7Zbh02dq9cYU.html

@danimoreno3754 3 жыл бұрын

@@GreenBunnyHats omg thank you for helping me

@49lucky 3 жыл бұрын

I tried signing up for the manhat co couldn't get through to even register... Oh well great video I'm into hats in a big way.

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

The owner's name is Raymond - Really nice guy If you want to order anything you can call them directly and/or send them an email they are only open on the weekdays - I usually follow up with a phone call after I send the email.

@hannahkritzeck2354 3 жыл бұрын

What if your small and you want one

@RevertedRashidah 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so inspired by you Hannah❤️ I hope you’re doing well and feeling well. You’re such an amazing woman! I hope you can find a milliner to make a custom hat for you❤️

@dandannydano787 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you can provide any insight on making the design on Zorro's hat from The Mask of Zorro. How could I do that as a DIY project?

@GreenBunnyHats 2 жыл бұрын

You would want a large mens capline - the brim is very big. LOTS of shelac to stiffen after you form your crown and wire for the brim to keep it from flexing, You would need a hat shaper or a hat block for the crown.

@sethcushingmusic 4 ай бұрын

Calling the pandemic a kerfuffle is legendary

@jewellstarsinger Жыл бұрын

May I suggest a lighter color for the next one. This dark color is difficult to see.

@StormChaserApril 3 жыл бұрын

So I got a wool country gentleman's fedora out of a clean out that was in a trash bad. Real nice hat but the wool is a disaster.... So frizzy... How can I fix that? Do I trim the frizz or what?

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

it depends on what type of wool , it may need to be cleaned, treated and sanded down to get that pilly/frizzy bits off. But depending on the type of wool they may have tried to make it fuzzy and the fuzz may have fallen off. It's hard to tell not seeing it. there are places that do hat repair- seeing it in person they can give you the best advice on how to best bring the hat back to life.

@TheTravAbides 9 ай бұрын

Come back and make more videos! Thanks so much !

@jldc1759 3 жыл бұрын

Omg, I love your shirt! Where did you get it or how did you make it?

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

I got it at the goodwill thrift store :D

@jldc1759 3 жыл бұрын

@@GreenBunnyHats Seriously love it!

@jen_crochetfun 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video and learned a lot but I don't understand how to get the round shape to begin with. Why did you skip that part?

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

I will make sure to cover it in the next video! :)

@austinharrison2453 2 жыл бұрын

I need your help to make me a replica hat

@darklordoftheuniverse7803 2 жыл бұрын

Well I know what my next big buy will be , hat making stuff.

@marcelosadriani3340 Жыл бұрын

good morning. Here is Marcelo from Ilhabela SP Brazil. I want to start hat production as a hobby. Kindly provide addresses where I can find the tools used in the manufacture of hats. Especially the felt cones. cape line cabling I was quite happy with your recommendation of the book for beginners, I'll look for it here in Brazil. Please feel free to make recommendations. His didactics and expressions are very good, quite enlightening. thank you very much

@lisasweat3728 3 жыл бұрын

Hi great video! I’ve been wearing a hat since I was a young child now I would love to make them. I was trying to order your book through Barnes & Noble they were unable to locate it. Could you tell me where you bought your book? If I’m still unable to find it would you be willing to make copies of it? You wouldn’t have to hole punch it I have a hole punch. I would gladly pay you for it. Thanks 🙏🏾

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

www.hatbook.com/ or amazon has it :D

@jarrodschoggins1830 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy raw beaver fibers?

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

That I'm not sure of- I just get mine pre-felted.

@johnmorales4960 Жыл бұрын

How much for hat

@sallydiseko8761 2 жыл бұрын

Wher can i have that book

@GreenBunnyHats 2 жыл бұрын

amazon and other used online book stores are a good place to go.

@chris12oman 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the industrial steamer?? Brand?? Thanks!! Great videos 📹 👌

@GreenBunnyHats 2 жыл бұрын

It's a Jiffy!! they are sold all over the place Mine is an industrial steamer. :)

@chris12oman 2 жыл бұрын

@@GreenBunnyHats thank you!!! Do you have an email for further questions?? Curious about a few things before I get started...

@GreenBunnyHats 2 жыл бұрын

@@chris12oman greenbunnyhats@gmail.com

@DonnyDunne 3 жыл бұрын

could you use an iron to steam it, instead of just buying a steamer?

@GreenBunnyHats 3 жыл бұрын

Tea kettles are useful for the steam if you can't buy a steamer the iron steam doesn't get hot enough for felt

@stache1954 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy leather sweat bands.

@OldWorldRadio2 Жыл бұрын

Can I hire you to make me hats for puppets?

@Nopinopa 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video UwU It was very helpful

@sfreedom2007 Жыл бұрын

Where are you located,I'd like to take a class

@GreenBunnyHats Жыл бұрын

Hello! I'm located in Orlando, Florida

@AIActionFun 3 жыл бұрын

Here are some other resources for sourcing hat-making blocks and materials. I am not affiliated with any of them. I am only a customer. hatterssupplyhouse.com/ instagram.com/purebeaver/ (Send a direct message) millinerywarehouse.com/ I primarily make men's hats using fur felt.

@bunnybragg5145 3 жыл бұрын

wonderful resources!

@phantomrenegadegaming 2 жыл бұрын

Pish posh, of course people want to look at you! You’re lovely! 🥰🖤🤗

@perryrice4149 Жыл бұрын

Hey I want to know how to make a Jughead hat. Everyone is crocheting them I do not want to crochet one or need it. Maybe I felt or cotton. Can you tell me which block I would use. Oh how I can make it. What are the tools I would need. I can buy one for $44. It had clowns but I like all different colors. I love hats I have at least 30 hats if not more. I am a true Fedora girl. I like them in straw and wool. But I truly would like to make a Jughead hat. 🌝 Can you help me