Reading List

The History of Felt Hats

Supplies List

You will use this list to procure supplies and materials for this course. We will go over it in our first Welcome Zoom session. I will help you prioritize which pieces are most important and which are a ‘nice to have.’

Hat Block
Black 3D printed eco-friendly speaker with different angles shown, labeled front, top, and side, with text indicating it is biodegradable and made in the USA.
Pusher Downer
3D-printed razor blade with a black handle, made from biodegradable, sustainable material, produced in the USA.
Needles
Package of DMC cross-stitch needles, size 22 on the left, size 24 on the right, with gold and white packaging.
Measuring Tape
A white flexible measuring tape with black markings, rolled at one end, with a brass end piece, used for measuring length or circumference.
Hat Block Stand
A black, cube-shaped radar device with the word 'RADAR' embossed on its sides and a cylindrical antenna on top.
Puller Downer
Wooden walnut puller with engraved text, resting on a white fabric background.
Scientific Hat Finishing
Book cover titled 'Scientific Hat Finishing and Renovating' by Henry J. Eamtlinger, with an abstract background of hat-making tools and details.
Steam Iron
Electric steam iron with a black and blue body and a non-stick soleplate, placed next to an ironing board.
Rounding Jack
Set of three black adjustable angle rulers with measurements, made of biodegradable material. One ruler is larger with a central knob for adjustments, and two smaller rulers with similar knobs. Text on image indicates they are 3D printed, biodegradable, and made in the USA.
Hat Steamer
A vintage Jiffy Steamer with a white base and brass nozzle.
Embroidery
Embroidery cover of the book "Mystical Stitches" by Christi Johnson featuring intricate embroidery of flowers, a bird, and a fox on a dark fabric background.
Liners and leather bands
Black paper baking cup with a paisley pattern at the bottom and the text "Millinery Warehouse"
Several wooden woodworking tools including a saw, a carving gouge, and various shaped wood pieces on a light wooden surface.
Sander
DeWalt electric power planer in black and yellow with a cord extending from the rear.
Leather Finger Sleeve
Two brown leather knife sheaths with a small owl logo embossed on each, placed side by side on a white background.
Hat Bodies
A pile of various felt and fabric pieces, with a gray felt hat on top.
Shellac Stiffener
Two bottles of felt hat stiffener on a wooden surface, with a wooden background. The bottles have white caps and labels.
Hat Bodies
Stack of various felt and fabric pieces in different colors and textures.
Millinery Grossgrain
Multiple stacks of white ribbon spools stored on a wooden shelf.