Whats the difference between a hat making kit and a completed frame?
The hat making kit comes with all the pieces and parts that are needed to complete the basic frame which is the bare buckram structure that you see in the photos. The kit includes: buckram, wire, tape, needles, thread, patterns, and instructions. The directions and cover pattern are also provided in the kit that guide you through the covering process. When you purchase a completed frame, all the work on the basic buckram frame is already done. All you have to do is cover the completed frame. Cover patterns and instructions are available for each hat. Reviewing the instructions below will help you learn about the steps it takes to build the completed frame, then cover the hat.