Design and Creation of Hats from Start to Finish
Sustainable fabrics
A course by Betto García , Art Director, Artisan, and Hat Designer
About the video: Sustainable fabrics
Overview
“Sustainability is very important today. That's why I'm going to show you how to give your garments a second life by creating beautiful finishes.”
In this video lesson Betto García addresses the topic: Sustainable fabrics, 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
“Sustainable Fabrics In this lesson, we will make decorative pieces from sustainable fabrics. Why sustainable fabrics? We are going to use pieces of leftover fabric that we have at home. We can also use a piece of a dress or a skirt we no longer use and give it new life. For this lesson, we will need some leftover fabric scraps, fusible web, scissors, 0.6 mm craft wire, a pair of pliers, and an iron. First, we’ll take one of the pieces of leftover fabric. We’ll fold it open and cut it into small strips. We’ll use the first strip as a guide. We’ll iron it. Now we will prepare the fusible web....”
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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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