If you’re ready to level up your felting projects and move from flat designs to wearable art, Gillian Gladrag’s Wet Felted Hat Tutorial is a fantastic watch. This video is part of her whimsical, joy-filled YouTube series, and it perfectly captures her signature mix of skill, humour, and boundless creativity.
In this tutorial, Gillian shows viewers how to create a stunning wet-felted hat — complete with a delicate handmade flower embellishment. From shaping the resist to layering fibres and forming the dome, every stage is clearly explained. Gillian’s step-by-step guidance makes a seemingly advanced project feel entirely possible, even if you’ve only ever made simple flat felting pieces before.
Her teaching style is relaxed and chatty, like crafting with a friend who happens to be an expert. She’s not afraid to show the messy middle — the soapy hands, the squeezing, the reshaping — which gives the whole tutorial an authentic, encouraging tone. Watching the hat transform from a flat wool layout into a sculpted, wearable piece is genuinely satisfying.
The finished hat is classic Gillian — a mix of vintage flair and quirky charm. The soft yellow base and felted rose embellishment make it look like something straight out of a storybook garden party. It’s wearable art that feels personal and joyful, and her enthusiasm for the process is infectious.
Verdict:
If you’ve been nervous about trying 3D wet felting, this tutorial is your push to just go for it. Gillian makes it approachable, fun, and absolutely beautiful. It’s not just a craft video — it’s a masterclass in turning wool into something magical.
Watch it on YouTube: Wet Felted Hat Tutorial – Gillian Gladrag
