It’s not always necessary to have a heavily decorated hat. Occasionally all it takes is a slender band, a unique stitch, or an interesting texture. Decoration is all about knowing how to find the perfect balance between the hat itself and the little things that make it special. Begin With… 

Eventually, all designers have to answer the question: How do I make my designs feel like mine? It is rarely as quick as identifying a specific type of hat that you always create or finding a particular color combination that you stick to. But there are several methods that you… 

Getting started with hat making can seem like a daunting task. There are so many fabrics, tools, blocks, trims, and methods out there. However, you don’t need a lot of supplies to begin. A few key items can give you plenty of scope for practicing, experimenting, and understanding the fundamentals… 

One of the first elements we tend to notice in a hat is the shape. It defines the character of the whole piece, how it looks on the head, and whether it’s something we might easily recognize and recall. If you’re working on your first hat or trying out a…