Using Silk Abaca For Hat Making

Silk abaca is a vibrant millinery material made by weaving the processed stalks of the abaca tree through silk. It can be used to make beautiful flowers, bows and sculptural headpieces.

Projects, E-magazines and Articles About Silk Abaca

  • HATalk Issue 164 - November 2019

    HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 164 – November 2019

    The Nsawam Prison Millinery Project: Velma Owusu Bempah offers hope through hat making in Ghana. Hat of the Month: A blocked and draped silk abaca headpiece by Spanish milliner Ana Franco. Feathers for Millinery: A Practical Guide – Helpful tips for dyeing, cutting and curling feathers from Amy Fowler. Mut zum Hut 2019: Ruth Eberz reports back from the annual German hat festival.

  • HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 156 – March 2019

  • Project

    Silk Abaca Bow

    Shape and sew a piece of silk abaca to create a stylish bow.

  • Project

    Silk Abaca Rose

    Step-by-step instructions for making a beautiful silk abaca rose from scratch, including painting and shaping the petals.

  • Project

    Silk Abaca Leaves

    Create realistic silk abaca leaves with flower making tools.

  • HATalk Issue 140 (November 2017). Cover hat by Veronica Marucci.

    HATalk e-Magazine

    Issue 140 – November 2017

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