BOOKS OF INTEREST

Fabulous Felt Hats: Dazzling Designs from Handmade Felt See how simple, good-looking, and varied feltmaking can be, with the basics of making more than a dozen spectacular hand-sculpted hats. 15 patterns with endless variations, all in classic shapes, and transformed into unique fashion statements with fanciful touches and exquisite embellishments. And if you prefer not to start from scratch, there's even advice on jazzing up store-bought hats.

 

How We Felt: Designs + Techniques from Contemporary Felt Artists.

Beautiful photographs accompany insights into the artist's inspiration, and helpful sidebars highlight key techniques, useful tips and biographical information about each artist. Jackie Mirabel has detailed instructions on creating a contemporary felt hat shown below.