Design and Creation of Hats from Start to Finish
How to take measurements of the head and different types of last
A course by Betto García , Art Director, Artisan, and Hat Designer
About the video: How to take measurements of the head and different types of last
Overview
“Next, I am going to give you some necessary tips to be able to take the correct measurement of the head and, thus, know the size to make the hat.”
In this video lesson Betto García addresses the topic: How to take measurements of the head and different types of last, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design and Creation of Hats from Start to Finish. Learn the techniques to make and decorate original hats using natural fibers.
Partial transcription of the video
“How to Take Head Measurements and Different Types of Hat Blocks In this lesson, I'll show you how to take head measurements to get the perfect size for your hat. We will also talk about different types of blocks. The size of the crown determines the size of our hat, and the perimeter of the brim. It’s important to know how to measure your head because the size, the perimeter of the crown, is what determines the size of your hat. A man's size is normally between 58 and 60 cm, and a woman's size is between 55 and 58 cm. The grosgrain ribbon, which we usually see on felt hats, or on regular st...”
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Course summary for: Design and Creation of Hats from Start to Finish
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Areas
Accessory Design, Fashion Design, Sewing
Betto García
A course by Betto García
Betto García was trained in the London workshop of the formidable milliner Edwina Ibbotson when he was just 22. There, he worked on commissions for the British royal family and attendees of the Ascot races. He is currently based out of his artisanal workshop in Valencia and his pieces can be found on sale at the concept store The Curated NYC in New York.
Throughout his career he has worked with Spanish names like Palomo Spain on his debut collaboration at New York Fashion Week, Juan Vidal, and Outsiders Division. He has also created tailored pieces for costume designer Ana López Cobos who has showcased his work in theaters and cinemas in Esto no es la casa de Bernarda Alba (This Is Not the House of Bernarda Alba) and Salir del ropero. Among the list of celebrities who have entrusted him with commissions are international rapper Cardi B, singer Rosalía, and actors Rossy de Palma and Penélope Cruz, to name just a few.
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