Tricorn hat

[Brasilikilt]

Hey everyone

This weekend at rendezvous as my only escape from the sun, I bought a the least expensive cap I could find, a wool hat blank.

Now that I'm home, I want to make it into a tricorn hat. The gentleman who sold me the hat showed me the way to fold the brim and explained about the hatband, cockade and ribbon edging

I just saw some with ribbons holding the hat brim in place, and even some with brass and pewter button. What is the correct way of doing this? I have a pretty good idea, but want to be sure I'm doing it right the first time

I guess I need the help of any 18th century hat specialists on the forum here, or be pointed in the direction of an online source for the information I need

Thank you

 

[Claude Mathis]

Here's a previous thread.
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