Design and Creation of Hats from Start to Finish
Finishing and finishing of the hat
A course by Betto García , Art Director, Artisan, and Hat Designer
About the video: Finishing and finishing of the hat
Overview
“To create a good hat it is important to know how to make good finishes. In this lesson I will explain how.”
In this video lesson Betto García addresses the topic: Finishing and finishing of the hat, 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
“Adding the Finishing Touches to Our Hat After leaving the hat to dry for 24 hours on the hat block, in this lesson we will learn how to finish it on the inside and how to decorate it. First, we’ll remove the pins and carefully take off the hat. We’ll first remove the pins on the brim and then the ones on the crown. Let’s start with the brim. We’ll remove the crown. We’ll prepare the grosgrain ribbon in order to sew it to the inside, and this will determine the size of our hat. We’ll use this type of grosgrain ribbon and we’ll iron it while turning it so that it forms a curve. It’s very easy...”
This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.
Course summary for: Design and Creation of Hats from Start to Finish
-
Category
Craft, Fashion -
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.
- 99% positive reviews (117)
- 4,527 students
- 17 lessons (2h 47m)
- 15 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
