Period films set in the 16 th or 18 th century will show that men and women never left home without hats. It is an article of clothing or accessory that was as much a necessity as a pair or trousers.

Some people workout to release stress, and others make felt hats. Trish Hirschkorn, a Fredericton occupational therapist turned hat designer, began Trish Raine Felting after discovering her love for ...