Hatting: Make a Unisex-style Fedora
Adult Course | Registration opens 8/5/2025 10:00 AM MDT
Fashionable Winter and Summer, Hatting fuses the unisex fashion under one hat. Victoria Regina will introduce you to the all-in-one hat blocking technique aka hatting. Using just one basic crown block, a flat wooden surface along with plenty of steam plus lots of elbow grease you will learn to create the traditional styles such as Trilbies, Fedoras, Pork Pies and Homburgs.
First class involves delving into open crown blocks and flanges. Blocking Western weight wool blanks, flattening and edging brims. Second class involves giving your fedora or trilby crown it's unique 'indentation, pinch or groove' by hand, leather or ribbon sweatbands and different ways to create bows and trimmings that are suitable for men's and ladies’ hats.Students will complete one hat.
- Must know how to hand sew
- Good fabric
Scissors
Thimble
Thumbtacks
Extra trim
Victoria Regina
At a young age, Victoria cultivated a delight for hats. Summer trips back to England meant hat shopping for various celebrations. She remembers fondly the adventure of going to London and walking through forests of hats to choose from. It was this fascination that finally lead to a deep interest in millinery. It was during her studies in architecture and engineering that she came to understand that with an understanding of materiality, one's options are unlimited. This has followed her into her career as a couture milliner that passionately upholds the traditions of millinery, while redefining classic headwear, challenging conventions and technique alike. Awards include 2015 Elope Coachman Hat Contest for Colorado, 2015 Daughters of the British Empire Hat Contest, IIDA Rocky Mountain Pret-A-Porter Design Competition, September 2011, Bronze Award, IIDA Rocky Mountain Prêt-A-Porter Design Competition, September 2009, Best In Show and Westword, 2002, Best of Denver Award Winner.