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  1. Undertow

    Asbestos Tiles / Products

    Oops! :eek: Got rid of a box that were used in the basement of my 1950's house (this was years ago). Tossed them right in the trash.
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    Should I defeather this Stetson??

    I've never cared for feathers, but you should most certainly decide how you feel about them. Many hats come with them, but they're not typically hooked in or glued (not to say yours isn't, so just be careful). Whatever you do, you might consider keeping them in your hat box, or near your...
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    Hat band replacement step by step

    Alright, ran into a snag (haha, okay, no more puns). Wal-Mart, Hancock Fabrics, Hobby Lobby and Michaels (no idea if those are national) all carry polyester ribbon, which, as has been mentioned before, is NOT sufficient. Anyone have a good source for Cotton/Rayon grosgrain ribbon? Either...
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    Taking out a jacket

    lol I thought, "what's he mean?" and reread my post. Oops! :whistling
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    Selecting the right hat cleaner

    Anyone have a favorite cleaner - besides - Naptha? Otherwise, I think I'll be getting a gallon of the stuff next weekend for a cleaning job I have in mind.
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    Selecting the right hat cleaner

    Would you suggest avoiding Scout altogether, or simply using the dark cleaner on most hats instead? Or naptha?
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    Crushable Stetsons at Dillards

    Who knows, gentleman; perhaps we're riding the front of a wave that will sweep department stores again? Fur felts and straws stocked at a local retailer don't seem as far off as they used to. ;)
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    Any writers?

    :o Well, I know just how you feel. I keep telling myself not to give up, but I haven't sent a letter out in a while, and I just don't feel up to it. I'm focusing on my current material - which I'm sure is utterly boring - and working to finish previous projects. How are you doing, Jack...
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    Hat band replacement step by step

    I've been experimenting with this, and it's already been alot of fun. I like some of these links provided, they help tremendously on some simple, yet important points that I've been struggling with. On the other hand I'm trying a few different approaches to the bow (I'll be posting pictures...
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    Any writers?

    Haha, yeah. The '20's era German Workers Party crowd was typically defeated with flat beer, undercooked wurst and the occassional angry Frau at home. ;)
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    Do you have a man room/study

    ...or a small nook in the bathroom known as the shower, or sometimes in an even smaller recess known as the driver seat - but only on a weekday, and only on the way to work and back. lol
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    What is it!?

    Awesome info! Oh, and good advice. ;) lol
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    Replacement Hat Liner

    Perfect, thanks you so much!!
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    Textile Compendium

    Here's to entirely too much time working on this! Finally, I can get back to writing fiction. ;) :cheers1:
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    Textile Compendium

    Generic Names and some Trademark Counterparts : 1. Acetate : Acele, Ariloft, Avicolor, Celacloud, Celanese, Celaperm, Chromspun, Estron, Loftura. 2. Acrylic: Acrilan, Creslan, Nandel, Orlon, Zefran 3. Modacrylic: Acrilan, Elura, Orlon, Sef, Verel, Dynel 4. Nylon: Actionwear, Anso, Antron...
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    Textile Compendium

    LAUNDERING Laundering 10. Tips on Care A. Laundering 1. Combinations: below combinations wash and dry well together. a. White and colorfast sheets, pillowcases, table linens, hand towels, men’s shirts, white gloves and pajamas b. Heavy bath towels and mats, underwear, light colored...
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    Textile Compendium

    FINSHES Finishes 9. Pre- and post- finishes A. Preparatory Finishes 1. Bleaching: for obvious purpose of making fabric white; typically used throughout clothing industry prior to dying of fabrics including cotton, linen, wool, etc. 2. Scouring: removes any sizing, dirt, oils or other...
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    Textile Compendium

    YARNS Yarns 5. Weaving: used for warp, or lengthwise direction of cloth, are generally stronger, tighter twist, smoother and more even. 6. Knitting: more slackly twisted than yarns for weaving A. Hand: typically multi-ply 1. Baby yarns: yarns of 100% wool or wool/rayon in light or medium...
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    Textile Compendium

    FIBERS Synthetics 4. Man-Made Fibers A. Derived from Cellulose (or, the cell walls of plants) 1. Rayon (purified cellulose): generic name coined in 1924 at the National Retail Dry Goods Association; made from wood pulp and cotton linters, the raw materials contain high level of cellulose...
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    Textile Compendium

    FIBERS 3. Mineral Fibers Minerals 3a.Uses In Fabric A. Primary 1. Asbestos: mineral fiber obtained from rocks primarily in Quebec and Russia. White, soft and silky, resists all liquids except strong acids. a. Includes fireproof suits, protective clothing and gloves, safety curtains in...

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