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thats awesome!
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Peters Brothers
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Bill Hughes
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I am very hesitant to post these pictures. I have dealt with Brad Peters and his employee (sorry I don't remember his name). Both are very nice and want to do a good job. I can tell they really want to do well. Remember, Shane no longer works at Peters Brothers and he was the main person doing the needle work.
Last week I went to Peters Brothers to pick up my two hats. I did not leave with them. I pointed out to Brad that I could put my middle finger behind each ribbon and he agreed the ribbons were loose. He was very nice and made sure I understood that since Shane left they are learning on the fly how to do things.
Today I went back and picked up the hats. I am not going to comment further. I really like both of the guys there and hope they get really good with their needle work.
The plan for this hat was to reshape into a fedora and replace the ribbon with this 1 1/2" blue. Band was to have double bow. Crown bashed to be a diamond. I kept the brim at 3 1/4" raw.
Last week I went to Peters Brothers to pick up my two hats. I did not leave with them. I pointed out to Brad that I could put my middle finger behind each ribbon and he agreed the ribbons were loose. He was very nice and made sure I understood that since Shane left they are learning on the fly how to do things.
Today I went back and picked up the hats. I am not going to comment further. I really like both of the guys there and hope they get really good with their needle work.
The plan for this hat was to reshape into a fedora and replace the ribbon with this 1 1/2" blue. Band was to have double bow. Crown bashed to be a diamond. I kept the brim at 3 1/4" raw.
Bill Hughes
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Here is the 1932 Shady Oak.
The plan for this hat was a full restoration. Meaning a full cleaning, new sweatband, keep original liner, keep the brim at 2 3/4" raw, replace the ribbon, double bow, and re-block as much as possible.
I like the sweatband itself. It's a nice sheepskin band and it has the Peters Brothers name. That is the main reason I wanted them to do the work. To get a Peters Brothers sweatband.
The plan for this hat was a full restoration. Meaning a full cleaning, new sweatband, keep original liner, keep the brim at 2 3/4" raw, replace the ribbon, double bow, and re-block as much as possible.
I like the sweatband itself. It's a nice sheepskin band and it has the Peters Brothers name. That is the main reason I wanted them to do the work. To get a Peters Brothers sweatband.
Bill Hughes
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I think I will be sending both hats off to worked on.
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Must be annoying.
Bill Hughes
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I really do hope they get better. I want them to succeed. But yes - annoying. I bought a Hemp from Peters Brothers this last summer. It is great. Including the ribbon work and the sweatband installation.
Bob Roberts
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My hemp made by Shane was quite nice. For my taste both those hats needed a complete reblock. Nothing partial.
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These hats deserve more...
Bill Hughes
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My hemp from last summer is awesome.
+1,disappointing work.
DougC
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Well--I have a 1/2 beaver that should be ready Monday. Hope they get things together before finishing my hat.
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Bill Hughes
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He moved back to Arkansas and is doing Web Design which is what he went to school for.
Bill Hughes
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While there I did notice all the Peters Brothers cowboy hats on the wall had leather hatbands with silver buckles. Not one ribbon. The only ribbon hats were othe makers and a couple of old (from last summer) hemps.
Bill Hughes
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Yes, but at least I got the Peters Brothers sweatband which is the main reason I went there. Even though the seam will have to be re-sewn it’s still a good sweat.
A few days ago I grabbed a Stetson 100 that will need some work. It also is beige. So I’m thinking I’ll send out all three together. Question is to whom? I have two in my mind I’m contemplating.
Bill Hughes
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Hope it turns out well. Looking forward to seeing pictures.
Bill Hughes
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Doug - Have you received you hat? Would love to see pictures.
DougC
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My son picked up the hat yesterday. He sent pictures and it looks ok. I asked for a bound brim and or style ribbon...got a simple ribbon and unbound brim. So... I’ll take a trip to Texas hatters when I get the hat in hand at Christmas time.
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