Two rabbit felt hats currently available at Big Boi Hat Company. Picture: Shae Beplate. “I needed something to do and I saw a video and thought, I could do that,” he said of hat making.

Hat making is classed as a dying trade, but one 25-year-old is dedicating his time to preserving the traditional skill and keeping the Australian craft alive.

Jacobs shares his love for hat making by walking us through each step of the process, offering his expert insights along the way. STEPS: 00:23 Choose felt 00:44 Choose block 01:00 Steam hat body ...