Great work Michael, awesome mending!
If you guys don't mind though, I would like to give a word of caution. A felting needle is a cool tool and because Michaels hat is a long hair, the felting is looser and more accepting of this style of treatment. But be wary of using a felting needle on a...
I'm with Art on this one, biggest fear in the shop for sure!
I am currently using a Dyna-Trap uv bug catcher that I turn on every night in my shop. It's not a bug zapper, but a uv light with a fan that sucks them in.
I haven't had any moth problems(knock on wood) and it does end up with wings...
No one ever seems to point out the hand sewn sweatbands in these...So I will. :)
Hey look at that awesome hand sewn in sweatband!! Old school is the best school!
Good guess Chicago, but it is more likely the matching counterpart to a crown mold, like a tipper. It might not be for a mens hat at all. These are often seen with millinery blocks. Picture a Telescope type crown, the felt is steamed, blocked and roped down. This piece then fits into the top...
I like your answer Fruno! :D Beware the secret messages ;)
Kmbrady: The real answer goes back to the fact that the inside more times than not, is not finished completely. So it wouldn't matter. There is no direction to the nap on the inside of the crown. The direction comes from the finishing...
Flipping can sometimes be an option, but you will have a few things to contend with.
One: a great portion of hats have not been finished on the inside of the crown. So you will probably have to address that.
Two: Depending on the age or era of the hat, chances are that the inside is not the...
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