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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Anyone who goes out for a drive with a hat and their dog is just fine in my book! -
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Im really leaning toward a simple modest 1 -1/4"ribbon and bow, and save the domed coins for leatherwork.. I could do a nice leather band with the coins every 2-3 inches all the way around, but that would add a couple pounds to the hat lol -
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I even thought that quasi Indian weave stuff was tacky way back in the early 70s when it was actually popular lol -
Post New Hats Here!
Thought I try somethng a little different.... I didnt have anything with a curled brim and then this came to my attention. A fun little 3x beaver Stetson/ Eddie Bauer Gambler. Fresh out of the mail and time for a little bit of steaming, shaping, and cleaning.. The hatbands gotta go though lol... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Expecting sun today, so the Akubra Lightning Ridge gets to go outside -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
One of the bright points of my days, is seeing everyones hats. Always brings a smile and a little envy! -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Thought a little 3x beaver stetson was the ticket for sunday morning coffee -
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Spicy tomato juice, worchestshire sauce, and Choulla Chipoltle hot sauce
Spicy tomato juice, worchestshire sauce, and Choulla Chipoltle hot sauce- RickP
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Avoid an emergency this morning... was out of Bloody Mary ingrediants so the Dog and I had to make a little road trip a couple towns over to resupply (Ahh the joys of living in a semi dry county lol). Took the reworked/ resized Stetson Gus along. Got back and did the yardwork with a decent... -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
one of my Grandfathers Champs this morning -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Most of the time lol... Maybe thats why I dont have many grey hats -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Waiting for the next thunderstorm to blow in here today. Figured it might be a good day for an old beater Stetson Sovereign -
VINTAGE/ANTIQUE HAT STRETCHERS
Ive been looking for a decent adjustable commercial hat stretcher for a while, and a friend over in North Carolina sent me a link to a local Craigslist add over there. Got ahold of the guy and had a nice chat. Short version of the story, is that its a working J&L heated stretcher in nice shape... -
Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
Ive got a couple old stitching awls and they basically get saved for canvas repair... Ive never been able to get neat lines and quality looking stitching. I actually enjoy doing a double needle saddle stitching taking care that both needles pass through the same hole. Gives a nice consistant... -
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
Theres quite a few adjustable edge guides out there for machines. Im pretty sure there was one that came with my little singer in the kit. for softer materials like felt, Im thinking the smooth edge that glides is better than the roller guides (spreads the pressure over a larger space.. rollers... -
Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
The thread is a bonded polyester thread ( not waxed). On this test piece there wasnt actually double sided tape used.. just clips to hold things in place. Im thinking I also need to reduce some thread tension. Not the right ribbon, Big needle, big thread and just a bit too much tension was prob... -
Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
its extremely thin and clear...would just stay in place after sewing. Have used it for super thin leathers and have never had any issues with staining, bunching up or anything even after being exposed to oils, dry cleaning, alcohol, stain removers, water, etc. Ive pulled apart leather bags for... -
Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
Thanks for the feedback. I definately need to check my sources to find some nice thin ribbed grosgrain... This was the only 3/8" that I had on hand. I too collect all my brim trimmings so I have plenty of practice material....I do have an adjustable edge guide on the machine... this test was a... -
Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
I agree that a smaller thread would probably have a neater appearance. I did swirl the ribbon to match the edge, so Im thinking the needle size and thin ribbon caused the little scallops. It looked nice and neat before the bigger needle went through ( I looked through my boxes and the smallest...
