Design and Creation of Hats from Start to Finish

Introduction to the design and manufacture of top and brim hats

“I hope you enjoyed this course as much as I did doing it. I have created two types of hat. Choose if you want to make your last with capelin or sinamay (or if you want to try both techniques). Next, we are going to review the key phases of the project. It would be great if you showed me a picture of each phase and added a brief explanation about what you have done in each one. Head measurements and creation of the last The first step before starting will be to take the correct measurements of the head and create your own last as I taught you in Unit 3 of the course. After creating the last, you can start to model the type of hat you have chosen.

Hat with capeline To create your hat with a capeline, remember that you must start by steaming all the capeline and wetting it. Then, remember to fix the cup part first with the help of the ottoman tape and then the brim part. Go over everything with steam so that no wrinkles remain. Then press it down and let it dry for 24 hours, preferably in a sunny space. When it is dry, carefully unmold and sew the ottoman with the stitches that I have shown you, with the head size for which you want to make the hat Finally, decorate your creation as you like, sewing some ribbons or tying your favorite scarf, for example. Hat with sinamay If you prefer to make your hat with sinamay, remember to cut the sinamay pieces first to make the brim, always marking the straight first and then the bias. Once everything is pinned, prime and let dry. Then carefully unmold and sew the wire. Then iron the excess edge and sew the bias. Now it is time to mold the fabric on the shape of the cup and let it dry. Then trim it to the height you want and prepare the hole for the cup in the brim. When you have the hole in the cup, do not forget to cut the small tabs, lift them and sew the bias. Finally, sew the cup to the brim and the trim on the outside. And now yes, bring out your most creative side and innovate and create your best decoration with sustainable fabrics, feathers or whatever you like the most and place it on the hat. Now share your final project with all of us by clicking on "Create your project". Remember to share both the final result of your hat and the steps that have led you to it. I am looking forward to seeing it! I also want to invite you to actively participate in the forum, not only sharing your progress, but also giving advice and trying to help the rest of the community. It is sure to be very enriching for everyone! See you on the forum! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final Project We’ve reached the end of the course. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. In this video, I’ll summarize the course and some key points for making your own hat. First, you’ll need to decide whether you want to use capeline or sinamay. Take the correct measurement of your head, as this will be the size of the hat. You'll find templates under Additional Resources to make your own block at home if you don’t have one. Remember to pull the fabric taut on the hat block. Add the stiffening agent and allow it to dry for 24 hours. Carefully remove it and prepare the bias tape if you ...”

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Course summary for: Design and Creation of Hats from Start to Finish

• Level: Beginner
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• 6 units
• 17 lessons (2h 47m)
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• Category

  Craft, Fashion

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Fashion Design, Sewing