Recent content by Ann Sadler

Old thread I know and you're probably sorted now. Books that teach pattern making Natalie Bray metric pattern cutting is probably the Bible. You're much better making your own blocks and it's not too hard although it looks fiendishly difficult. Regards, Ann

Getting too late here, will look tomorrow or Sunday. Regards Ann

The brass bit on the inches side does Regards Ann

Here's an English hat ruler. I know all about calculations circumference from length and width but does anyone know how this might work? Is there a calculation achieved by lining up the numbers on the ruler side? Regards Ann

Thanks, I have a couple of larger size hats with dents although the silk is perfect. They'll be worth getting done professionally I think. Regards, Ann

Hi all, Any tips for getting a dent out of a silk top hat? Regards, Ann

Thanks I've since found out it is a goffering iron for doing things like collars and also used on hair. regards, Ann

Is this of any use for a hatter/milliner? Regards, Ann

Not wonderful pictures due to glass and reflection but this is the tool a local shop that specialises in old tools has. The owner says he has another one but neither have the slug with them. He couldn't find the other one but hasn't really looked hard for it. If it is of interest to anyone, he...

Thank you. I'm rather pleased with how they have cleaned up. The Drexel like multi tool with brass brush did the job with little effort. Regards, Ann

Cleaned up the irons Regards, Ann

Yes safety issues also restrict us sometimes. I wouldn't risk a silk hat or my head out hunting and most people change into safety helmets after the meet and before setting off. I hope the time doesn't come when we aren't able to wear them at all. Regards, Ann

What is the crown height on those, they look quite low? Silk looks nicer a lot of us have vintage habits from the 30s or a bit earlier or later and the sheen on the silk and getting the right shape and height just makes all the difference to the overall picture. Regards, Ann

I don't like the felt ones and normally the crown height is too low, OK for dressage but incorrect for side saddle. People prefer the silk hats although they are more expensive they look much better, I only buy if the silk is perfect or just a tiny rub. I have Czech and Slovenian friends but...

Ive bought a few from Germany in the past as for one thing they tended to have larger sizes and also quite often the crown height was lower than in the uk and therefore were just right for ladies side saddle. I stopped buying and selling due to work and children and lack of time but am dipping...