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The Creators is a series that examines the aha moment behind ideas, images and inspiration, and the people behind them. . The Cooks Creek-based retired teacher used to make mittens from repurposed cashmere and merino wool vintage jumpers but has since moved on to hats.
Bekeris, 72, has created approximately 300 of them in all shapes and sizes since venturing into millinery in 2019. And while she still keeps an eye out for interesting pieces to repurpose into headwear, she also uses a variety of other fabrics for her designs. Bekeris’s headwear falls into three categories: sewn hats, block hats and sculpted hats.
She posts pictures of her creations on her Instagram account @kellyhatscanada. PHOTOS BY MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS Kelly Bekeris, Milliner, wearing a Sculpted Freeform wool hat. Sewn hats — fisherman, wide-brimmed, news boys, Gavroche and cloches — are made from either wool or linen, depending on the season, and.