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[jptravels4fun]

is there just a Panama Hat forum? sorry for the new guy question

 

[Bob Roberts]

is there just a Panama Hat forum? sorry for the new guy question

There is a Panama Hat thread here on the Hat Forum.

 

[jptravels4fun]

There is a Panama Hat thread here on the Hat Forum.

Thank you, I did find it

 

[Bob Roberts]

Thank you, I did find it

Wlcm

 

[Zombie_61]

is there just a Panama Hat forum? sorry for the new guy question

We even have a "Propeller Caps" thread.

 

[Frunobulax]

Wlcm

I forgot about that.


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[Bob Roberts]

I forgot about that.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

"Propeller Caps" ???

 

[Windsock8e]

The stitching holding the sweatband (joining each end of the sweat, not the stitching attaching it to the hat) of a hat I just got is very loose/about to come out.

I would like to stitch it back together rather than sending it off, but was just wondering if there are any tips or links to help me along? I google searched the forum but came up with nothing.

I am planning on using matching colour cotton thread.

Thanks, apart from this, the hat is otherwise in near perfect condition and will post on new hats soon.

 

[RJR]

The stitching holding the sweatband (joining each end of the sweat, not the stitching attaching it to the hat) of a hat I just got is very loose/about to come out.

I would like to stitch it back together rather than sending it off, but was just wondering if there are any tips or links to help me along? I google searched the forum but came up with nothing.

I am planning on using matching colour cotton thread.

Thanks, apart from this, the hat is otherwise in near perfect condition and will post on new hats soon.

Slow and easy,the leather may be very dry.

 

[Frunobulax]

The stitching holding the sweatband (joining each end of the sweat, not the stitching attaching it to the hat) of a hat I just got is very loose/about to come out.

I would like to stitch it back together rather than sending it off, but was just wondering if there are any tips or links to help me along? I google searched the forum but came up with nothing.

I am planning on using matching colour cotton thread.

Thanks, apart from this, the hat is otherwise in near perfect condition and will post on new hats soon.

It may be quite a challenge to stitch that bit with the sweatband attached to the hat. You may consider cheating and just putting some fabric tape behind the sweat where it joins.

As Bob says, be careful of the condition of the leather.


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[jptravels4fun]

We even have a "Propeller Caps" thread.

but do you have a Panama Hatmaker/Store thread?

 

[Windsock8e]

It may be quite a challenge to stitch that bit with the sweatband attached to the hat. You may consider cheating and just putting some fabric tape behind the sweat where it joins.

As Bob says, be careful of the condition of the leather.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

Thanks to you and @RJR. I think that the leather is relatively supple, but will have a proper look tonight and post a photo of possible.

 

[hatsRme]

but do you have a Panama Hatmaker/Store thread?

Go to Panama Hats Direct.com, Brent Black.com, or Gomezhatcompany.com, among others here. Many other hatters also offer Panama straws. Bring your wallet.

 

[Windsock8e]

It may be quite a challenge to stitch that bit with the sweatband attached to the hat. You may consider cheating and just putting some fabric tape behind the sweat where it joins.

As Bob says, be careful of the condition of the leather.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

This is what it looks like. Leather seems soft. I posted pictures of the rest of the hat in "new hats".

I figure that I gently open the sweatband out and look at how it was stitched then work from there, at least sufficient to close it up until I can get to a proper hatter.

 

[Zombie_61]

This is what it looks like. Leather seems soft. I posted pictures of the rest of the hat in "new hats"...I figure that I gently open the sweatband out and look at how it was stitched then work from there, at least sufficient to close it up until I can get to a proper hatter.

Different hatters might have different ways of stitching that seam, but I'd look at my other hats to see how they're stitched and try to replicate that. As long as the leather is viable I'd use the thinnest needle I could find so as not to damage the existing holes, and work slowly, carefully, and patiently until the job was done.

 

[humanshoes]

It looks like that band was sewn together with a simple cross stitch that you should be able to duplicate using the existing holes.
Here's a good tutorial: https://highonglue.com/tutorial/hand-sewing-two-leather-pieces-cross-stitch-pattern/

 

[Windsock8e]

It looks like that band was sewn together with a simple cross stitch that you should be able to duplicate using the existing holes.
Here's a good tutorial: https://highonglue.com/tutorial/hand-sewing-two-leather-pieces-cross-stitch-pattern/

Thanks, that is exactly what I was looking for, much appreciated!

 

[jptravels4fun]

Go to Panama Hats Direct.com, Brent Black.com, or Gomezhatcompany.com, among others here. Many other hatters also offer Panama straws. Bring your wallet.

I never leave home without it!

 

[scottyrocks]

There was good music made in the 7o's.

Which was . . ?

 

[JamesC]

is there a way to remove sweat stain from silk liner??