Draft Fittings

This is how I test my patterns. The draft pieces are cut from scrap fabric and fitted for shape and contour, etc... I make my changes at this stage before moving onto the fur fabric. The fur adds a lot of bulk and volume to the hats. I might tweek it a bit once I get to the fur stage, but most of the time it works out well.

 

Just a hint, if you're going to work with fur you have to keep an eye on what direction the fur falls in. There's a "grain" to this fabric. It looks better if fur from different panels go in the same direction so when you sew it together it won't look messy.

 

Some progress shots of how Guy hats are made.

Done