Hat-Making for Beginners: Create a Straw Cloche Hat
A course by Monica Gamberale , Designer
Learn traditional millinery techniques to create a custom hat, from making the mold to shaping the straw and adding decorative details
Learn traditional millinery techniques to create a custom hat, from making the mold to shaping the straw and adding decorative details
Hats are much more than functional accessories, they're a timeless form of self-expression for those who want to show off their style and personality. In this online course, learn how to make a straw hat alongside designer and milliner Monica Gamberale. Inspired by Art Deco and fashion from the '20s and '30s, she's become an expert in the cloche hat, a classic from that time period.
Discover the history of this iconic hat and the steps involved in crafting your own, from making the mold to shaping the straw and decorating it to your taste. Dive into the art of hat-making and create a custom fashion statement.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 31 downloads
- 93% positive reviews (15)
- 923 students
- 17 lessons (2h 56m)
- 31 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Make a straw cloche and decorate it to your taste.
Who is this online course for?
Fashion enthusiasts who want to learn more about millinery and how to make their own hats.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required to take this course.
In terms of materials, you need straw, a hat block (your teacher shows you how to make one out of polystyrene if you don't have one), grosgrain ribbon, an iron, a sewing machine, and other items easily found in a sewing shop.
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A course by Monica Gamberale
Monica Gamberale is a jewelry designer and milliner. She studied jewelry design at the Accademia Costume Moda in Rome and went on to found her own jewelry brand: Origami. While studying, she discovered the art of millinery and fell in love, to the point where she decided to pursue the craft and make a career out of it.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Hat: Much More than an Accessory
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The World of Hats and the Cloche
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The Shapes for Hats: Vintage and Modern
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The Tools and Materials
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Making a Polystyrene Shape 1
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Making a Polystyrene Shape 2
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U3
The Creation of the Cloche
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Laying of Straw and Dressing
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Laying with Cord 1
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Laying with the Cord 2
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Ironing
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Finishing the Hat
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U4
The Finishes for an Impeccable Result
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Edging with Grosgrain Ribbon
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Application of the Internal Tape
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Application of the External Tape
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U5
The Decoration of the Hat
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Decorating the Hat: The Bow
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Another Type of Decoration: The Cockade
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FP
Final project
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Hat-Making for Beginners: Create a Straw Cloche Hat
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raquelcerezocabrera
He disfrutado mucho con este curso. Me ha gustado mucho. Explicaciones muy claras
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bobbiefebruary2021
This course and the instructor, Monica Gamberale, were wonderful! Loved it so much!
I would take another course from her happly!
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Molto chiara e precisa nelle spiegazioni dei procedimenti.
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Just the videos alone make this a fascinating course.