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Photos of hatters tools
I have a supplier of mine in the UK who is wanting to sell his Singer cylinder arm machine. I'm trying to obtain some pictures. would anyone be interested? -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Sorry forgot to mention all my hats are handmade no machine touches them. I hand sew everything on the hat including the leather sweatbands. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Hi Guys, I have recently completed a ladies hat in Black hare fur felt. it has a 4.5" telescopic crown with a 2.5" straight brim. I have put a vintage 1960 Cotton and Rayon ribbon (coke colour). Let me know your thoughts. -
Photos of hatters tools
@humanshoes I recently purchase a rounding jack and foot tolliker from Mr Walker as I live in the UK and there is next to non when it comes to hand tools for hatting. I am very very pleased with the purchase and the professionalism I received from Rick. I will most definitely be ordering from... -
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Bias reed tape for making sweatbands
Hi All, Does anyone know where one can purchase reed tape especially in the UK. thanks -
The Trials and Tribulations of Hat Stiffener
Thank you Sir. Unfortunately we cant really get the patina shellac. could you recommend anything else? at the moment I'm using a PVA to stiffen the hats but doesn't quite give me the result I'm looking for. -
The Trials and Tribulations of Hat Stiffener
When using the Shellac did it not leave behind a brown like colour? I'm currently using Colron French Polish which a 100% shellac but it leave behind a browny like colour. -
Afternoon Sir, I am wanting to enquire whether or not you are still making rounding jacks, if so...
Afternoon Sir, I am wanting to enquire whether or not you are still making rounding jacks, if so what price are they and do you ship to the UK? Regards Marcelle- Marcelle
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Ask a question, get an answer
Afternoon All, I wouldn't like some advice. I've started making Felt hats and have started on wool felt first. The issue I am having is stiffening the felts. I have used a PVC stiffener which doesn’t give me the results I want. I have now moved onto a shellac (Colron Shellac for French... -
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The Conversion Corral
There is a cloth merchant I use in the UK would you like their details? -
The Conversion Corral
I love this lining! one of the tailors i use to work with has lined his jacket with the below picture. which will be going into my next hat! -
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The Conversion Corral
Thank you Sir. If you need any advise about bespoke suits and so on let me know!;) -
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The Conversion Corral
Afternoon All, Love this forum! I was wondering if anyone could help me out. i have just started making hats and have experience with sewing and patters etc, as I use to be a tailor on Savile Row. I am wanting to make a rounding jack as we can't get them in the UK. does anyone have any plans i...
