Sanna Costume Construction

Downton Abbey Felt Cloche

An interpretation of Mary Crawley’s hat from Downton Abbey. This hat was constructed using rabbit fur felt, moulded using steam and decorated with cut felt and a hand curled feather.

Downton Abbey – ITV production
Credit: Jack Taylor

Process of Making

Hat Block
Moulding the cloche
Curling the feather with steam
Setting the decorations

Detailed Images

Felt decoration and Feather
Brim tape edging

Final Images

Credit: Jack Taylor
Credit: Jack Taylor
Credit: Jack Taylor
Credit: Jack Taylor
Credit: Jack Taylor
Credit: Jack Taylor