Okay, blocking a straw or felt hatbody is one thing, but isn the raffia hat kit more difficult?
Our raffia is of the best quality for making hats. And yes, you will be able to make a raffia hat with our kit and instructions. Machine sewing skills are not required to make lovely raffia hats. Working with ones hands is a valuable skill for hatmaking in general and raffia weaving in particular. Other crafts such as basket weaving, or any type of hand sewing will give you a start in hatmaking. Time and desire are the key elements for making a hat, and an eye for color and shape bring the extra skill needed to finish a hat and create something of beauty.
