HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.

[Bushman]

On my Stetson Grand Central:

 

[psklenar]

Suggestions please. I really want to figure out how to attach this pin to one of my hats (at the bow area of the ribbon). The ribbon is too tightly attached to the hat for me to somehow work the pin back into it to stick the pin into, so ... any ideas how I can go about fitting this pin to a hat? Should I seek out a jeweler to fit a different pin/stick to the back of the pin? Or ... ?

Thank you for any ideas!
pat----

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

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New Shady Oaks w/ matching pin. Never seen that one before.

Cool pin!!
Love to see more of this hat! And of course the pin!
Thanks. Bowen

 

[Redfokker]

Suggestions please. I really want to figure out how to attach this pin to one of my hats (at the bow area of the ribbon). The ribbon is too tightly attached to the hat for me to somehow work the pin back into it to stick the pin into, so ... any ideas how I can go about fitting this pin to a hat? Should I seek out a jeweler to fit a different pin/stick to the back of the pin? Or ... ?

Thank you for any ideas!
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I have never had a good result with this type of pin through the bow. Usually these type of pins are poked through the felt (Shudder!!) above the bow. If the pin is really something special (would love to see it) I would go to the trouble of having a jeweler mess with it. Show him what you are trying to do, where in the bow. Keeping the pin/hook as flat as possible.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

I have never had a good result with this type of pin through the bow. Usually these type of pins are poked through the felt (Shudder!!) above the bow. If the pin is really something special (would love to see it) I would go to the trouble of having a jeweler mess with it. Show him what you are trying to do, where in the bow. Keeping the pin/hook as flat as possible.

If the pin is not something special, break it off or clip it and hot glue a snall bent safety pin to it. You prob can rebend and clip off the part of the safety pin. Just use your imagination.
Bowen

 

[Redfokker]

If the pin is not something special, break it off or clip it and hot glue a snall bent safety pin to it. You prob can rebend and clip off the part of the safety pin. Just use your imagination.
Bowen

I would worry about hot glue holding, not much shear strength. But yes, clip off the stud and attach a pin that can just slip into the bow knot.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Good point Red!!
Epoxy!

 

[psklenar]

Redfokker & AbbaDatDeHat,

Thank you both!

The pin is special in that it's the old University of Connecticut Huskies logo (i'm not a big fan of our new logo), but since I so very rarely wear a jacket where a lapel pin would be appropriate, I don't really care about maintaining the pinback at all. I think what I need is to replace it with a nice long (an inch or even longer) stick pin type deal, but I don't know how to do that myself and wasn't sure where I should look to have that sort of alteration made.

Based on your comments I'll call around to the local jewelry shops to see if any of them think they can make such an alteration. If I don't have any success, I'll look into the epoxied safety pin idea (an idea that never dawned on me).

Attached is a picture from the ebay auction I bought it through, I'll try and take and post a better picture this weekend if there's any interest. It's a nice antique looking pewter color metal, about 3/4" in diameter that i think will look real nice against the 1" ribbon on my gray 1950's Playboy or maybe even my future VS.

pat----

 

[MarkStar]

I'm pretty picky about what sort of pin, if any, I will wear on my hats and to be honest, I wasn't sure ANY type of adornment belonged on an Open Road style hat, but I think this works...

What say you?

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

If Esther wont post that beautiful ribbon and brim binding here, I will. View attachment 58983 View attachment 58984

Old thread reply:
I believe this brim binding is the nicest most elegant binding i have ever seen!!
Ever!!
Ester, this is perfection!
I wish i could see the hat it went on!!???
Bowen

 

[psklenar]

I finally got around to visiting my jeweler with the pin. He tested it to make sure his solder would adhere and then agreed to convert it for me. Snipped off the original pin and soldered on a lapel/hat pin to the back. I'm thrilled with it!
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[Fourman110]

I finally got around to visiting my jeweler with the pin. He tested it to make sure his solder would adhere and then agreed to convert it for me. Snipped off the original pin and soldered on a lapel/hat pin to the back. I'm thrilled with it!
pat----
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Looks great!

 

[Jerry Probst]

Very handsome adornment. Wear it with pride! I love the ribbon too. Is it custom made or store bought?

 

[psklenar]

I love the ribbon too. Is it custom made or store bought?

An @Art Fawcett original! My first (and so far only) bespoke hat.
pat----

 

[UnclePete]

Very nice!

 

[bowlerman]

I’m on a quest for a hatband to go over the ribbon on a silver belly hat. I’m thinking tooled leather, with or without studs, but I imagine it in white or light grey, not brown or black.

Does anyone know if such a product exists, or from where such a thing might be custom ordered? Been searching the internet fiendishly with lukewarm results.

My concept is to add a little badassery , like a little biker-y (I don’t ride) but not black. Skulls, conchos, and turquoise, etc., are not out of the question either.

I’ve tried all of the bands I currently own and none are exactly what I’m imagining.

For example,
The hat:

My belt on the hat:

Other trials:

So far my favorite among them is my belt, which of course I need for my pants... Any thoughts? Bueller? Bueller?


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[TheOldFashioned]

I’m on a quest for a hatband to go over the ribbon on a silver belly hat. I’m thinking tooled leather, with or without studs, but I imagine it in white or light grey, not brown or black.

Does anyone know if such a product exists, or from where such a thing might be custom ordered? Been searching the internet fiendishly with lukewarm results.

My concept is to add a little badassery , like a little biker-y (I don’t ride) but not black. Skulls, conchos, and turquoise, etc., are not out of the question either.

I’ve tried all of the bands I currently own and none are exactly what I’m imagining.

For example,

My belt on the hat:

So far my favorite among them is my belt, which of course I need for my pants... Any thoughts? Bueller? Bueller?


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Maybe @John Kaiyalethe could help you out. Sounds like he knows a guy based on this post.

 

[jlee562]

I’m on a quest for a hatband to go over the ribbon on a silver belly hat. I’m thinking tooled leather, with or without studs, but I imagine it in white or light grey, not brown or black.

Does anyone know if such a product exists, or from where such a thing might be custom ordered? Been searching the internet fiendishly with lukewarm results.

My concept is to add a little badassery , like a little biker-y (I don’t ride) but not black. Skulls, conchos, and turquoise, etc., are not out of the question either.

I’ve tried all of the bands I currently own and none are exactly what I’m imagining.

For example,
The hat:

My belt on the hat:

Other trials:

So far my favorite among them is my belt, which of course I need for my pants... Any thoughts? Bueller? Bueller?


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Have you considered Etsy? I didn't even know I needed a custom tooled guitar strap until I saw some guy on Etsy who makes 'em

 

[bowlerman]

Maybe @John Kaiyalethe could help you out. Sounds like he knows a guy based on this post.

Well that looks amazing! I’ll follow that down the rabbit hole for a bit-/ thanks!


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[bowlerman]

Have you considered Etsy? I didn't even know I needed a custom tooled guitar strap until I saw some guy on Etsy who makes 'em

Wow! That’s a sweet strap. I have now found and bookmarked few things on Etsy. Maybe it’s worth contacting those craftsfolks and inquiring. Thanks Jared!


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