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

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