where to get grosgrain ribbon?

[vespasian]

I want to replace the ribbon on my brown fedora. Any idea where to get it from, with bow (preferably a double bow). Ta.

 

[Raindog]

Hi Vespasian,
I just popped into my local haberdashery and got some. Most do it. I looked at the instructions for making a bow (I think on the COW site) and followed them. I did a raiders type bow on the stetson on my avatar.
The modern ribbons are a bit stiff compared to vintage stuff, but it does the job pretty well. Alternatively someone on here must know a supplier.


Jeff.

 

[vespasian]

I cant find the article on COW. Anyone here have an article on how to make a bow?

 

[Raindog]

Here's the link Vespasian.....
http://dalexs.whitvani.net/hat/hatpage.html

Turned out not on the cow site.


Jeff.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Look for a damaged old hat (with an intact bow) on eBay. Buy the hat and remove the bow. Put it on the hat you desire. Smile, pour yourself a bourbon, and make a toast to Marc Chevalier, "hat ribbon problem-solver."