billaw Report post Posted May 7, 2012 I have seen on youtube how they make Fedora/Trilby style hats by using moisture or steam to stretch the felt over a hat block. The wooden block presents no problems as I have been carving wood for over 30 years, I am not so experienced with leather so I am asking for help/advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glendon Report post Posted May 7, 2012 Huh. That's an interesting idea. Misting or steam wouldn't work for leather. Most leather hats are either stiff hats similar o a top hat, or sewn together sections like a paneled baseball cap or a beret. Vegetable tanned leather can be wet molded though. When soaked, Veg tanned leather will easily mold over a form. Many pouches are made this way. Using it for a hat would be an interesting experiment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
