2018 HATalk Competition Entry
Sue Clissold
Sue Clissold – United Kingdom
Sakura
Category: Traditional
Description
This hat fuses traditional styles of the crown and brim, as seen on hats from previous eras, with a modern look on how we see traditional items in a completely different way. Techniques used to change the look of the feathers, give the perception of a an explosion emanating from the side of the hat, with sinamay swirls appearing as the trails left.
Materials
- Sinamay
- Feathers
Techniques
- Hat blocking
- Sewing
- Glue
- Feather alterations
- Feather dying and colouring
Tools:
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
- Iron
- Hot Glue Gun
- Hat blocks