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Looks great! Thanks for sharing.
How I made my Felt Hats
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Simply amazing! By the way, the hat stiffener spray ONLY works on hats……darn it.
Thank you! I feel that everyone should have access to the knowledge of hat making... too often modern hat makers are very secretive about their methods.
Also good joke
I just noticed this hat as formed will 'catch water' if raining out ... I really like the look of it, but I myself will avoid the bowl on top of my head, less I lean over my primed firelock with it, at the least opportune moment, LOL!
That’s a fair point, I hadn’t considered that!
I'd use as is - I really like your styling on it ... would just 'pop' it out if caught in a downpour, LOL! An excellent tutorial too!
Thank you!
Looks like Bob Dylan’s hat on his Desire albumAlright so that was the majority of the actual hat making, next is purely optional. The good thing about making your own hat is that you won't feel bad about making any changes down the road if you aren't pleased with it, for it's easy to reshape the crown or brim once you get it down. I decided to decorate my hat a bit by adding some spare pillow ticking fabric I had from a previous project, all I did was tie a knot in the back to keep it in place. I also added a small strip of leather as well, also tied. Of course, you can add whatever you want to the crown, it's your hat! Here's a photo of the hat when I immediately finished it with an open crown. Although I got tired of the open crown, I didn't think it was very flattering on me, so I creased it a few weeks later. I hope y'all enjoyed this thread of my hat making, feel free to ask any question if y'all decide to give hat making a try. I'll answer them to the best of my knowledge and ability.
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(I‘be always wanted one).You do a fine job !
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I wish I could say my wife disagrees, but, alas, you are correct. Not that I have any experience in the matter...
@DiMarco_Mercantile I really enjoyed the post. I found a kinda slouch hat at goodwill , it looked like a blank so I used your post and made a passable hunter's hat. I'll be on the lookout for more hats. The good thing most of them have the distressed look and they don't have to be in perfect condition. Bruce
That’s great to hear! It’s nice to be able to recycle hats like that and not have to pay hundreds to get one custom made.
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I’ve collected a few nice Stetson type cowboy hats at garage sales over the years for less than a wool blank. Several of them would be good candidates for reshaping. I did one a number of years ago using steam from a steam iron to flatten the brim and reshape the crown.
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I came across this most informative tutorial whilst having a browse, now yo’ve got me thinking about having a go.
I see some new uses for my scrap plywood
I see some new uses for my scrap plywood
I've gone shopping and found a few hats for repurposing ,funny part it's in the women's section. The floppy "hippy" style work great and around 5 bucks they make great blanks. some just need stiffening. I've always am in awe of the dyi crafters on this web site, thanks @DiMarco_Mercantile . Bruce
I got the urge to make myself another hat, this time a top hat of sorts. I’m still debating about adjusting the length of the brim.
I used the same methods I stated earlier for fitment to my head, the only thing I did different is to use a paint can for the shape of the crown. I did use some hat stiffener to help with retaining its shape. Photos attached.
I used the same methods I stated earlier for fitment to my head, the only thing I did different is to use a paint can for the shape of the crown. I did use some hat stiffener to help with retaining its shape. Photos attached.
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Thank you! I’m hoping to commission hats for people one day, just a lot of expensive hat blocks for sizing I need first!
I think you'll do well
Did you put a leather sweatband in the hats you made?I think you'll do well
I did not, by preference
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