hats

Well, I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to...

I ma de a booboo with the title of the previous thread: that should have been part VII. O well. Anyway: I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be...

Well, I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to...

Well, I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to...

Well, I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to...

Well, I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to...

Well, I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to...

Well, I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to...

Well, I’m trying to sell off a good chunk of my collection of hats, because I’m running out of storage space fast and I’ve decided (out of necessity) to go for quality instead of quantity. I’ll be listing them here for those who can appreciate a good hat when they see one and who know how to...

Hi! I am new to this forum, and have a question some of you may have an answer to. Starting to make hats at home, and wondering; do you know where I can get premium leather sweatbands and slik linings for hats? I have identified some websites, but not sure where to buy from yet. And - any...

Hi everyone! ive been lurking the site like an internet nosforatu for ages and finally signed up, to ask some advice: ill be 40 this year and was gonna try and hit the Borsalino museum in Alessandria, but apparently my 40th has horrible timing as the museum is closed for renovations. wondering...

Hello folks, there's a company in Italy that has as a primary activity realizing hat components such as high quality leather sweatbands and inside linings. Components are of extremely high-quality, the cost are very competitive and the delivery is cheap and extremely fast even if the parcel...

Yeah, as the title implied, i wanted to be a hatmaker. And i just found this forum of ladies and gentlemen whom i hope know a thing or more about making a hat and it would be nice if any of you would to share some knowledge or wisdom for me. Thanks dearly

Hey guys, I just bought a machine on an antique market and have to figure out how to use it now. Has anybody seen a machine like this before? I think it could probably be a hat lining machine? Any Ideas how to use it? The machine itself is a Singer 24-52 chainstitch machine. Thanks a lot Dirk

Sale is ending today, but thought I'd post for the fellow gal pals who have trouble finding authentic vintage in larger sizes (range typically from 8-16 modern day sizes) https://www.ebth.com/sales/14111-furnishings-vintage-clothing-decor-more/categories

I don't now if this has been discussed before. What are they primary types of straw for hats. I know palm straw and , the good panamas. But what is milan straw and sisal straw? Are there benifits to any?[huh]

I don't seem to be able to find a place to answer this. On the high end hats like the more expensive Borsalino hats. What are those shiny grosgrain ribbons made of? Is it 100% Polyester A mix of cotton and rayon? Is it silk? Or something third? Does anybody know?

I'm curious as to what hats you think go better with different situations. I just wear a grey fedora all the time, but what are your thoughts?

I know the etiquette for when to remove a hat, such as when going inside a house, an elevator, and at the dinner table. Several years ago, I had a malignant melanoma removed from the top of the head which included a skin graft. To say the least, it was bad and deep. I now refer to the area as...