Hat timing:

Beta test (making the pipecleaner template): 2 -3 hrs
Wire frame 6 hrs
Covering wire frame, muslin & padding: 4 hrs
Net work: 2 hrs
fitting and sewing final silk cover: 4 hrs
more net work; tacking it down: 1.5
jewels: plotting 1.5
sewing: 5 hrs (including more plotting of colors)
additional beads: pondering : .5 hr
inner lining: 1.5
edging: 3 hrs
veiling: 1.5 hrs
Total time for hat: 42 hrs

value of time if paid at minimum wage: $231.  
At $9/hr (minimum skilled level) , $378