The fur is carded and spun into felt, then shaped over a hat block. After the basic shape is formed, the hat is steamed to soften it, allowing the maker to refine the details. The final product is ...

Jacobs shares his love for hat making by walking us through each step of the process, offering his expert insights along the way. STEPS: 00:23 Choose felt 00:44 Choose block 01:00 Steam hat body ...