thanks for the super fast reponses guys..hehe so many hats at reasonable prices online right now- its really a buyers market. Odd thing tho, while there are a ton of hats on ebay/etsy, few are in a charcoal grey (what I am looking for) and in a size 7 1/4. Browns and greys where the most typical...
Hi guys- Need your advice on this one..ok I am looking to buy a hat online, its 22", my head circumference is 22.25", can I realisticly stretch it for that extra quarter inch ? Its a vintage felt fedora with the leather sweatband ofcourse...
Your quick responses is much appreciated as the...
Guys- if anyone's outgrown their 30's belt back suit/blazer, in a small or even xs size please drop me a line. I have a small waist and build so nothing will be too small (I don't think..).
much obliged
1on1
OOps!..and I almost fogot to tell "HOW", the trick that did it for me was simply letting it dry in natural sun..after gently re-soaking it in plain water.
Sorry for this late reply, I didn't realize I got more feedback..
UPDATE: Again thanks to everyone who pitched in..i am happy to report that the yellow residue from the bleach and soap I used (first-timers woes) did eventually come out..well to the point anyway that it is now in wearable...
heyhey-
I'm quietly nursing the sad realization that apparently time has caught up with these beautiful pair of original 1940's German captoes- they are my most treasured when it comes to period captoe boots. Anyway while I've had them in my possession I had stored it away and actually forgot...
Thankyou..at this point best thing might be to let it dry in the sun..fabric is slowly starting to disentigrate...I can't wash it anymore. Shame really, didn't even get to sport it once.
Last nite I tried soaking it inwater..I now have the issue of the material showing signs if breakage...it's really going from bad to worse..will sun drying it( or leaving it the sun for prolonged tome) help whiten the stains?
Allow me to acknowledge what an indispensable tool this site has been for so many folks. While I am not new to the site, I am posting for the first time...
I recently traded with a friend, my vintage gear for his 40's palm beach linen jacket, its in overall good condition except for a few...
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