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Students taking FAS 245 were tasked with making five hats out of various materials including buckram, felt and straw. They started with the block form method which involves constructing a mold of the specific shape the milliner would like the hat to take. Next, they shaped dampened pliable felt or straw onto the mold and dried it under tension to lock in the shape. Students used fashion design principles to develop pleasing and functional structures for the body, brim, and interior of the hats. They were shown how to properly line the inside of a hat as well as multiple embellishment techniques involving feathers, beading, embroidery, trim, ribbons, and other materials.
Watch the video for details and to see the finished hats.
The last class included a Hat Salon and Stroll where final projects were on display and students had a chance to wear their creations on a jaunt around campus.
The best hats from the class were displayed in the lobby of the annual fashion show .
Several FAS 245 students created hats that coordinated with looks they made for the fashion show.
Several FAS 245 students created hats that coordinated with looks they made for the fashion show.
FAS 245 Special Topics Fashion Design: Hat Making is taught by talented fashion designer and local milliner .