Design and Creation of Hats from Start to Finish
Shaping and finishes of the glass 2
A course by Betto García , Art Director, Artisan, and Hat Designer
About the video: Shaping and finishes of the glass 2
Overview
“We continue to emphasize the finishes of the glass to finish the basic piece of our hat with sinamay. All that remains is to decorate it!”
In this video lesson Betto García addresses the topic: Shaping and finishes of the glass 2, 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
“Molding and Finishing the Crown I added stiffening agent to the crown and left it to dry for 24 hours, just as we did for the brim. Now we will run the iron over it to get rid of any small creases that might occur. I will use the pliers to remove the pins. We've removed all the pins and now we’ll remove the crown. Just as we did before, we will carefully loosen the sides and then we will remove the rest. We can hold it firm to help us remove it. There we go. With the capeline removed from the block, we’ll cut off of the excess fabric so we are left with the size we want. Nowadays, Pamela ha...”
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Course summary for: Design and Creation of Hats from Start to Finish
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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.
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