HATalk Competition Entry 2024

Jana Gersdorf

Maker
Jana Gersdorf

Country
UK

Name of Hat
Underwater World

Description

This hat is a celebration of the vibrant beauty and intricate ecosystems of coral reefs. Designed to inspire a sense of wonder and awareness, it features intricate patterns and colors reminiscent of the underwater worlds teeming with life.

The sinamay base was blocked on a wooden block and then covered with shiny blue/gold fabric. The veiling was wired and attached to the base. Finally, feather flowers were added that resemble corals.

Techniques:

  • Sinamay blocked on wooden block
  • Hand-sewing

Materials:

Sinamay
Shiny fabric
Veiling
Ribbon
Feather Flowers
Millinery wire
Satin
Elastic

Materials:

Sinamay
Shiny fabric
Veiling
Ribbon
Feather Flowers
Millinery wire
Satin
Elastic

Note: Entries have been not been edited or proofread to protect the integrity of the maker's original meaning. 

HATalk Competition Entry 2024

Jana Gersdorf

Maker
Jana Gersdorf

Country
UK

Name of Hat
Underwater World

Description

This hat is a celebration of the vibrant beauty and intricate ecosystems of coral reefs. Designed to inspire a sense of wonder and awareness, it features intricate patterns and colors reminiscent of the underwater worlds teeming with life.

The sinamay base was blocked on a wooden block and then covered with shiny blue/gold fabric. The veiling was wired and attached to the base. Finally, feather flowers were added that resemble corals.

Techniques:

  • Sinamay blocked on wooden block
  • Hand-sewing

Materials:

Sinamay
Shiny fabric
Veiling
Ribbon
Feather Flowers
Millinery wire
Satin
Elastic

Materials:

Sinamay
Shiny fabric
Veiling
Ribbon
Feather Flowers
Millinery wire
Satin
Elastic

Note: Entries have been not been edited or proofread to protect the integrity of the maker's original meaning. 

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