McPeppers
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Thats good too. I could also institute a "no hat no alcohol" policy
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Hard Heart Hats
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Thats good too. I could also institute a "no hat no alcohol" policy
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HardHeartHats
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Oooh! Thanks for the tip! I had a google and that makes perfect sense - the man I bought them from is located in MO. I don't know what a finger blocking machine is - I've been blocking them by hand and its worked well. I have 5 blocks from the same place. The Green Fedora above was made on one of their blocks - the Red one was from a different set that was purchased directly from someone who's grand father used it. My remaining block has no markings - it was a gift.
Thanks again for the info. It's really awesome to have more info on my tools. Cheers, N
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HardHeartHats
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That should be very effective in bringing in nicer hats ;-)
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HardHeartHats
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Not finished yet but here's some work In progress shots of my current project - a dark navy Fedora with cream trim. The pic of the trim is just to show color - I haven't swirled the ribbon or anything. I have matching ribbon coming In 7/8" - I may also bind the edge in cream.
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McPeppers
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HardHeartHats
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I'm still waiting on lining for the Navy Fedora to arrive, so I'm getting started on a black one. I haven't used this block before - its always interesting to get acquainted! No idea what trim I'll use on this one - maybe just black on black but seriously I'm in love with that cream ribbon & I have some left...
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McPeppers
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HardHeartHats
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It'll look less massive when it's bashed, but yes, it is definitely a high crown ;-)
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McPeppers
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Its making my sovereigns feel inadequate. I have my two cowboy hats, and a panama consoling them right now
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HardHeartHats
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HardHeartHats
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Navy Fedora with Cream & Navy Bow. As usual, this doesn't photograph great in my indoor lighting. It still needs the edge bound in navy ribbon, a lining & hatband. The bow was fun to make. It's not striped ribbon - just something I sewed together from some different vintage ribbons.
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HardHeartHats
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HardHeartHats
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McPeppers
One of the Regulars
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ManofKent
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Nice job on the edge binding
HardHeartHats
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When are you going to turn Pro, HHH? Always room for another hatter.
Aw, thanks! I've taken some orders from friends and a really lovely friend of mine who runs a theatre has let me display my hats in his lobby. We'll see where it goes from here!
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HardHeartHats
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Finished the Black & Burgundy Fedora. Keep in mind - it's not my size hence the silly proportions while on my head! It's also a true burgundy ribbon - my iPhone camera is skewing it way too pink.
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RBH
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Very good work.
bowlerman
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+1, nicely done. How do you trim the interiors?
