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Photos of hatters tools
You are correct sir. I misspoke. I bought cotton flannel (moleskin, I think), for flanging cloth & cotton duck (canvas) for my flanging bag. -
Mexican hats, turn of the last century
Here's another Tardan, more in line with what I want: -
Mexican hats, turn of the last century
I'm thinking of traditional style felt sombreros. Jean Tardan is the fellow I had in mind. I'll look for photos. Here is one: http://www.icollector.com/Purple-1900s-Mexican-Sombrero_i8774196 I want a basic one though... -
Photos of hatters tools
It is basically a cotton flannel, in white or off white. If you have trouble finding it, look at the historical re-enactment web stores. It was apparently used for britches in revolutionary or civil war times, and you can pick it up at such sites. -
Photos of hatters tools
Dogman, you can get cotton duck cloth at any fabric store at a decent price. You don't have to buy it from that eBay seller at hundreds. It's also a light canvas but is furry on one side so you don't transfer any of the weave to the hat. I agree with Hatter4, you've got it nice & tight, which... -
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An Intro to Hat Terminology: A Fedora Lounge Guide
Lumpy, to me, describes a felt that is out of shape. Warbles in the brim or waves/lumps in the crown. These are remedied with re blocking, re flanging, and/or ironing. They usually can be worked out by hand, but the results are not as satisfactory, IMHO. -
Mexican hats, turn of the last century
Joao, I have seen one genuine old basic felt sombrero, and some high end decorated felt sombreros, (by the Frenchman whose name escapes me at present - real works of art) but most I've seen are modern era decorative hats & are made of cloth velour. The genuine ones I've seen were very small... -
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Question: Did anyone actually see LuvMyMan post a link to a live auction? Does a gentlemen speak rudely to a lady in public? Is it ruder to make an error in etiquette or to publicly point out someone else's inadvertent rudeness? Does a gentleman stand idly by and watch a lady publicly... -
Photos of hatters tools
I wonder if anyone has a catalogue showing the offering. I'll review the Stetson stuff thread, maybe. -
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I calculated the size at 7 3/8 if the given measurements were right. I bid in the last 10 secs left and was in the lead for a few secs until someone (Alan?) doubled my bid in the last couple. Still a good price for such a hat. I'm no expert, but I think 1920's seemed a reasonable estimate... -
The Conversion Corral
Terry, you need to read this book. It's free! https://archive.org/details/scientifichatfin00erma -
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Photos of hatters tools
Thanks Mr. Astor! The photos were actually auction photos, but I hadn't thought about the pinholes when purchasing. I usually put a rubber band around my own ribbon spools. Thanks also for the tip Brad, and very cool ribbon Hatter4. I'm wondering if it was offered for sale by Stetson, or was... -
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Photos of hatters tools
Won a ribbon auction at a great price - very pleased! -
Photos of hatters tools
Thanks gents. I will wash & dry the canvas before I make the new bag regardless, to tighten up the weave. I sewed down the side creases in the old bag & took out all the wrinkles in the bottom. The problem, as Olė notes, was the distribution of sand. It's working well now, I just want to make... -
Photos of hatters tools
I did make a low opening bid, but forgot to set a reminder, and it got away very cheaply. Sheesh... -
The Conversion Corral
I think you're talking about the earlier post regarding a giant pin on the front of the hat? If so, I agree. I have been tempted though, to buy an old 1800's military pin & put it on the right style of cowboy hat... -
Photos of hatters tools
Missed this one on eBay, but maybe I'll build one.
