Fur Bomber Hat Sewing Class - In Person 2 Days Long
Fur Bomber Hat Sewing Class - In Person 2 Days Long
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Instructor: Rebecca Darling
Location: Harsens Island Lions Hall, Michigan USA
Dates: April 25-26, 2026 (2 day long class)
Saturday: 9am-7pm Sunday: 9am-6pm
We'll need all the time we can get to finish the project! If you need to leave early, be prepared to finish your project at home.
Level: This is an intermediate level class, best suited for adventurous beginners or those with previous fabric sewing experience. You're welcome to take the class even if you have no previous sewing experience, but you may find it more challenging than the beginner level classes.
Course Fee: $475 USD (cancelations or no-shows are non-refundable unless we are able to backfill your spot)
Supplies: Supplies, pelts (choice of beaver or raccoon) and sewing machines will be provided to use during the class. Once complete, your hat is yours to keep!
***Small class size 8 participants max***
I'll walk you through each step of prepping and sewing a full fur bomber hat, starting with professionally tanned pelts.
Day 1
- Proper use of the furrier knife
- Repair holes in pelts via ellipse and drop methods
- Stretch and block pelts
- Cut and sew lining
- Introduction to the fur sewing machine
Day 2
- Cut and sew fur hat using fur sewing machine
- Install snaps on forehead flap
- Attach lining to hat
- Attach straps to hat
Once you've finished the class you'll have the skills and confidence to take what you've learned and tackle your own fur sewing projects at home!
You will receive a printed Darling Leather And Fur Full Fur Bomber Hat Pattern to keep & Video Tutorial link (to reference after the course.) $65 value!
Please wear sturdy close toe shoes.
Pack a lunch or visit the local restaurant or convenience store during our lunch breaks. Fridge and microwave available at the Lions Hall.
Classes will be held at Lions Hall on Harsens Island. While you're here, why not tour the island and see what it has to offer? Your class will be held just one block from the St. Clair River, where you can enjoy lunch and watch the freighters travel down the river. Just two blocks from class is Sans Souci- a small piece of island life in the form of “downtown” where you can find food, coffee, and a gift shop to buy souvenirs for your trip. Walk off lunch and take in the Island’s history with a walk around the museum or library.
Dig a little deeper into the Harsens Island State Wildlife Area, where you can wander the 3,500 acres, full of bird watching and shore fishing for panfish (open for walking January 2- August 31). Staying a few extra days? Bring your boat and take advantage of the water. The St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair are home to world class bass, muskie and walleye fishing. Water not for you? Take a scenic drive to “The Turnaround,” where you can see across Lake St Clair. If you catch a clear day, you can see the outline of the Renaissance Center in Detroit! Come for the class, and stay for the beauty of Harsens Island!
Harsens Island is ferry access only (car ferry). I will provide each participant with 1 ferry ticket, good for 1 round trip. Tickets will be mailed prior to the course. After that it is $15 cash (they don't take cards). During the day the ferry runs as needed, you usually only have to wait 5-10 minutes for the ferry, and the ride is about 2 minutes. Overnight the ferry runs every 30 minutes from midnight-6am.
Email me if you have any questions about the course! Me or Mysti will get back to you as soon as we can!
Rebecca Darling
info@darlingleatherandfur.com
I learned so much in this class. Rebecca made me feel very comfortable and she explained everything thoroughly. I highly recommend taking a class with her. I left the class feeling ready to begin my own fur sewing journey.