Joe Kidd

[RBH]

I finished the lining on my hat and thought I'd post a pic.

It's the first time I've done one from scratch so it could use some improvements, but I think it'll do for the first one.

I did the embroidery too, and like the lining was a first for me.

That is one GREAT JOB!!!
Very well done.
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[tonyb]

Quite impressive, Mark. At the fabric store I stumbled onto a demonstration of an embroidering machine. To know-nothing me, it looked like any modern sewing machine, but what I gathered from the brief time I was there to watch and listen is that it works with some computer program, where the design work is done. And then ... bing, bang, boom. It occurred to me that it would be just the thing for creating liner tops (if cost weren't such a consideration).

Looks like you got yourself one of those initial punches, eh? (eBay, maybe?) Must say, that perforated sweatband adds a special touch to the work. Bravo, Mark.

 

[Stoney]

I finished the lining on my hat and thought I'd post a pic.

It's the first time I've done one from scratch so it could use some improvements, but I think it'll do for the first one.

I did the embroidery too, and like the lining was a first for me.

Beautiful job Mark. I assume that you embroidered by hand and the work is fantastic.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Got to this thread kind of late.

Great job, Mark!!! :eusa_clap

Cheers,
JtL

 

[KY Gentleman]

I really like the "Joe Kidd" hat you made.
I've found myself in a cowboy/western hat frame of mind lately so this really jumped out at me. Have you made other hats as well?

 

[Mark G]

I've done five hats, for myself, a friend, my Mom and Dad.

Here's a photo of a safari I did last year.

My wife thinks I'm a little nuts as I have way more hats than heads.

 

[KY Gentleman]

Great safari hat. As for having a wife who thinks you're a little nuts over the hat thing, I'm right there with ya!lol

 

[Levallois]

Mark,

Your Joe Kidd hat is a beaut! I have one question though, where's your broomhandle Mauser? IMHO, you can't "do" Joe Kidd without a broomie to blast away at Duval and the rest of the baddies.

Nice safari hat too.

John

 

[DUKE NUKEM]

Cool thread. Well done hat sir.

 

[fmw]

I've been a big fan of this hat since I saw the movie "Joe Kidd" as a teenager. I could never find a suitable hat because the standard 6" crown left the telescope at 4 1/4" and it looked to short in proportion to the 4" brim. So I got a dark brown blank from Hatsupply.com and made my block about 6 3/8". I Liked the way the original had a flare at the top and while the brim looks flat, it has a slight snap at the back like a fedora.

I was pleased with the outcome and am working on the liner.

Cheers.

Wow, Fedora Lounge has some seriously skillful amateur hatters. I'm truly impressed.