Flint and Port Hat Company is a one-craftsman custom-hat shop in Bainbridge, Georgia. The hats are made by hand by owner and milliner Eldrick Jacobs and take up to four days to craft. Jacobs shares his love for hat making by walking us through each step of the process, offering his expert insights along the way.<br /><br />STEPS:<br />00:23 Choose felt<br />00:44 Choose block<br />01:00 Steam hat body<br />01:14 Stretch hat over block<br />01:27 Make break line<br />01:59 Iron the break line<br />02:12 Dry up to 48 hours<br />02:20 Cut brim<br />02:33 Sand down<br />3:12 Burn off excess felt<br />03:28 Create sweatband<br />04:02 Trim the brim<br />04:43 Modify the brow<br />05:00 Crown the hat<br /><br />For more, check out:<br />https://www.flintandportco.com/<br />https://www.instagram.com/flintandportco/
