HATalk Competition Entry 2024

Satenik Smbatyan

Maker
Satenik Smbatyan

Country
Armenia

Name of Hat
Marine Symphony

Description

Channel the power and majesty of the sea with this stunning handcrafted piece inspired by Poseidon and the fluid beauty of water. Crafted using traditional millinery techniques and premium materials, the hat features a button-shaped base made from buckram covered in cotton and silk. The standout element of this hat is the dynamic embellishment of iridescent, feather-like layers made from Chinese silk and Japanese organza, stiffened with gelatin, that curl upward in a mesmerizing wave above the button base. These translucent feathers, delicately finished with sequins, catch the light, adding a sparkling touch that captures the reflection of the sun on the water. Their base is a crinoline with millinery wire.

Techniques:

  • Buckram block
  • Cutting unnecessary pieces
  • Sewing millinery wire
  • Sewing cotton layer
  • Sewing silk layer
  • Sewing lining
  • Sewing ribbon around lining
  • Covering crinoline
  • Stiffened fabrics with gelatin
  • Hand cutting “feathers”
  • Sewing and/or gluing pieces in place (depending on the place on the base hat)
  • Gluing beads
  • Stitching “wave” to hat
  • Sewing lining inside

Materials:

Buckram
Cotton fabric
Japanese organza
Chinese silk
Armani satin
Crinoline
Millinery wire
Cotton ribbon
Millinery elastic
Sparkly Beads

Materials:

Buckram
Cotton fabric
Japanese organza
Chinese silk
Armani satin
Crinoline
Millinery wire
Cotton ribbon
Millinery elastic
Sparkly Beads

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

HATalk Competition Entry 2024

Satenik Smbatyan

Maker
Satenik Smbatyan

Country
Armenia

Name of Hat
Marine Symphony

Description

Channel the power and majesty of the sea with this stunning handcrafted piece inspired by Poseidon and the fluid beauty of water. Crafted using traditional millinery techniques and premium materials, the hat features a button-shaped base made from buckram covered in cotton and silk. The standout element of this hat is the dynamic embellishment of iridescent, feather-like layers made from Chinese silk and Japanese organza, stiffened with gelatin, that curl upward in a mesmerizing wave above the button base. These translucent feathers, delicately finished with sequins, catch the light, adding a sparkling touch that captures the reflection of the sun on the water. Their base is a crinoline with millinery wire.

Techniques:

  • Buckram block
  • Cutting unnecessary pieces
  • Sewing millinery wire
  • Sewing cotton layer
  • Sewing silk layer
  • Sewing lining
  • Sewing ribbon around lining
  • Covering crinoline
  • Stiffened fabrics with gelatin
  • Hand cutting “feathers”
  • Sewing and/or gluing pieces in place (depending on the place on the base hat)
  • Gluing beads
  • Stitching “wave” to hat
  • Sewing lining inside

Materials:

Buckram
Cotton fabric
Japanese organza
Chinese silk
Armani satin
Crinoline
Millinery wire
Cotton ribbon
Millinery elastic
Sparkly Beads

Materials:

Buckram
Cotton fabric
Japanese organza
Chinese silk
Armani satin
Crinoline
Millinery wire
Cotton ribbon
Millinery elastic
Sparkly Beads

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

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