hatter

Who is a hatter and what do they do? The hatter’s job is to make various kinds of hats using various methods
What are the activities of the hatter? She/he designs, lays out, cuts out, stencils the component parts, sews them together, shape and irons the assembled materials. S/he also cleans, trims, launders, stains, brushes and treats the leather and fur, using many more techniques.
Where is it done and under what conditions? In workshops or factories, where a noisy environment must be expected.
What tools/equipment do they use? Various machines and equipment, and manual tools and instruments, fixtures and aids.
What do you need to succeed? You need vocational training, manual dexterity, aesthetic sense.

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