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[scottyrocks]

An 8" brim? Wow. When it's done it can be used as a roundabout.

 

[jlee562]

Well, if Beyonce can do it...

 

[Winston Carter]

Nice.^^^^

 

[deadlyhandsome]

You might also check out D’Aquino on Etsy. Her Portuguese riding hats and Bolero hats are similar but with smaller brims. If you can live with wool felt, she might be able to source a hat body big enough for you.

You might need to reinforce the felt to keep the brim in shape: fiberglass?


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[Mustang Mike's Hats]

I was thinking about that brim size too. I can't think of any hat body makers, here in the states, that can get a brim out to eight inches in felt without sacrificing crown height. What we add in brim, we lose in crown. There's only so much material in a felt hood before it's made into a capline. I have seen some wool hoods that have more material to work with.

 

[Jacob.hh.18]

I suggest that you contact Esther Weis of Antwerp.You'll find her contact information here on the lounge or on Instagram.
She produces wide brim ladies hats and may be able to counsel you.

thanks for the idea and Name already contacted

 

[Jacob.hh.18]

You might also check out D’Aquino on Etsy. Her Portuguese riding hats and Bolero hats are similar but with smaller brims. If you can live with wool felt, she might be able to source a hat body big enough for you.

You might need to reinforce the felt to keep the brim in shape: fiberglass?


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good idea with the Fiber will Research it and D`aquino is as well contacted thanks a lot

 

[Jacob.hh.18]

I was thinking about that brim size too. I can't think of any hat body makers, here in the states, that can get a brim out to eight inches in felt without sacrificing crown height. What we add in brim, we lose in crown. There's only so much material in a felt hood before it's made into a capline. I have seen some wool hoods that have more material to work with.

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ah okay i see so it wont really make a difference if i would buy the already shaped capeline or hood since ist the same just changed i need more material over all. sorry i am a bit slow since i nver done anything like this. Would it be possible to make the top and brim out of two different pieces of felt or would that be too visible ? thanks a lot already in advance

 

[Mustang Mike's Hats]

I know that some hatters, like Gladys Tamez Millinery, in Los Angeles, CA has done this type of work. Usually using dissimilar materials. Ester may know of someone on your side of the pond as well.

 

[jlee562]

There's a style of hat called the Duplex, which used a felt brim attached to a straw crown. The joining seam being ultimately hidden by the hatband. So, theoretically possible, yes. The majority of us here are more wearers than makers however.

 

[OldStrummer]

Why am I afraid to wear one of my "good" hats in the rain? I've now built up a decent collection of toppers, but when it rains like it's been doing here lately, I'm afraid to wear one out in it! Isn't one of the primary purposes of a hat to protect one's head from the elements? How can I "get over it" and just plunk one on my head as I go out the door?

 

[Winston Carter]

Why am I afraid to wear one of my "good" hats in the rain? I've now built up a decent collection of toppers, but when it rains like it's been doing here lately, I'm afraid to wear one out in it! Isn't one of the primary purposes of a hat to protect one's head from the elements? How can I "get over it" and just plunk one on my head as I go out the door?

I'm with you to a certain point. My dress hats that are pristine never see rain. Those are the ones boxed and only used when dressed up. Then I have every day hats that I don't give a dam about. They are used rain or shine.

 

[Winston Carter]

I might add, take a few of your less liked cheaper hats and spray them down good with Scotchgard. Let them dry overnight and use them when raining. They will be good for a downpour.

 

[Bill Hughes]

I wear any and all of my fedoras in the rain or snow. As long as I don't drop them to the ground they should be fine.

 

[humanshoes]

Why am I afraid to wear one of my "good" hats in the rain? I've now built up a decent collection of toppers, but when it rains like it's been doing here lately, I'm afraid to wear one out in it! Isn't one of the primary purposes of a hat to protect one's head from the elements? How can I "get over it" and just plunk one on my head as I go out the door?

This from the styleforum website. Hey, if it's good enough for all those "stylish" people it oughtta be good enough for the rest of us.
"A quality hat is designed to protect you from the rain, not to be protected from the rain. A beaver fur hat should hold up fine in the rain, just let it dry away from heat with the brim turned up. Rabbit fur and blends will usually be fine. Wool just won't stand up to the rain."

 

[Winston Carter]

This from the styleforum website. Hey, if it's good enough for all those "stylish" people it oughtta be good enough for the rest of us.
"A quality hat is designed to protect you from the rain, not to be protected from the rain. A beaver fur hat should hold up fine in the rain, just let it dry away from heat with the brim turned up. Rabbit fur and blends will usually be fine. Wool just won't stand up to the rain."

I have noticed when Stetson Royal Deluxe quality hats get soaked they will curl a little and get ripples in felt. Some say Akubra hats love the rain. I don't know since I don't own one. My Stetson dress hats that I have styled just right I will leave them dry.

 

[Zombie_61]

Why am I afraid to wear one of my "good" hats in the rain? I've now built up a decent collection of toppers, but when it rains like it's been doing here lately, I'm afraid to wear one out in it! Isn't one of the primary purposes of a hat to protect one's head from the elements? How can I "get over it" and just plunk one on my head as I go out the door?

You've answered your own question--just plunk one on your head as you go out the door. As has already been stated, the hat is supposed to protect you from rain, not the other way 'round.

If you're still concerned for any reason, get an Akubra or two and designate it/them as your "rain" hat(s). Akubras like rain, and they're easier and less expensive to replace than most vintage hats.

 

[OldStrummer]

You've answered your own question--just plunk one on your head as you go out the door. As has already been stated, the hat is supposed to protect you from rain, not the other way 'round.

If you're still concerned for any reason, get an Akubra or two and designate it/them as your "rain" hat(s). Akubras like rain, and they're easier and less expensive to replace than most vintage hats.

Well, I do have an Akubra Campdraft. I've had it out in light rain, but not the drenching downpours we've had here of late.

Most of my hats (and these days, my go-to hats are Stetson Fredericks) are wool, and the above post about wool not standing up to the rain is why I'm worried about wearing them in the rain.

I have a rabbit fur Sterkowski. I wonder if that is a water-resistant as beaver?

 

[crawlinkingsnake]

Thanks Winston, as well as others, for this good to know information. I've learned more about felt fedoras and westerns the past couple days then ever imagined. Now think I'm leaning toward a softer rabbit felt fedora. And I'll definitely look into Bickmore Stiffener.

next question-
If I go with the silverbelly (which l think I'll definitely do), what would be a suggestion for sweatband and liner colors?
muchas gracious amigos!

 

[Lean'n'mean]

^ ^ ^ ^ ^
Saddle tan for the sweatband & vermillion for the liner.