Mid-way through felting...
...and again...
...during fulling.
The finished hat was dried in this 'accordion pleat' shape.
The pieces of pre-felt...
...(because they were applied first)...
...show up distinctly on the surface of the silk.
Working inside-out as I do...
...I get a fun little surprise...
...and, here, the hand-dyed silk provides a lovely nubby texture...
...and jewel-like colors.
The brim was hand-stitched at a slight angle...
...to provide a good fit.
A bird's-eye view.
