Panama Ribbon Change

[jpbales]

Hey everybody,
I just finished putting a new ribbon on my PanamaBob panama. It's one that I purchased off of ebay from them, and it came with a less-nice black ribbon (had no sheen to it) and a cloth sweatband, and is probably sub-fino (maybe less) quality, which doesn't bother me anyway (it's good for me, and good for 35$). It was a tad bit snug on me, and the original ribbon wouldn't stretch, but once I took the ribbon off I was able to stretch the hat to fit. When I tried to put the original ribbon back it, it no longer fit. So I got a nice new ribbon!
Here's the original:

The ribbon is black and 1 3/8 inches. This was also before I had worn it a lot. My big ol' long-oval head causes some brim distortion, and about all I can do about that is iron and steam it out from time to time.

Here's it after the new ribbon:

The new ribbon is red ("flame"), cotton/rayon mix and it looks much nicer than the orginal, which was probably just polyester or something. I like the dressy look of the bow, which I modeled after some I saw on Art Fawcett's website. It's my first complete ribbon replace, and I'm surprised at the great results- the ribbon looks better than before, and my hat fits without me having to push it down on my head!
I can't wait for spring to come again!

What do you guys think? I guess I should have asked before changing the ribbon

 

[carouselvic]

That's red alright. Looks good.

 

[indycop]

I guess that must be Ja I mean marine red?lol

It would look good with a black globe and anchor.

 

[RBH]

Looks good!

Great ribbon work!

 

[carouselvic]

I'm thinking Australian Christmas hat.

 

[carter]

Yep, that's a red ribbon.

A small piece of the black ribbon, 1/4-1/2" wide, wrapped around the center of the bow might be a nice accent. It would also add to the AF vibe.

Nicely done.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

That hat's cool - and you did a super job on the ribbon/bow.

 

[jpbales]

Yep, that's a red ribbon.

A small piece of the black ribbon, 1/4-1/2" wide, wrapped around the center of the bow might be a nice accent. It would also add to the AF vibe.

Nicely done.

good idea, I'll definitly keep that in mind next time I do a ribbon change!

 

[jpbales]

to all:

thanks for the great comments! it means a lot coming from you guys

 

[jpbales]

yes, red, the color of the blood shed by the Marines who have fallen fighting for our nations freedom! this is true, but not what I had in mind when I was deciding on the ribbon color Red is one of our colors, tho

I guess that must be Ja I mean marine red?lol

It would look good with a black globe and anchor.

 

[cookie]

Yep, that's a red ribbon.

A small piece of the black ribbon, 1/4-1/2" wide, wrapped around the center of the bow might be a nice accent. It would also add to the AF vibe.

Nicely done.

Yeah right and I hope Art sues your Texan/Shenandoah Valley derriere off!

 

[bolthead]

Nice Job.....

Yep, that's a red ribbon.

A small piece of the black ribbon, 1/4-1/2" wide, wrapped around the center of the bow might be a nice accent. It would also add to the AF vibe.

Nicely done.

I agree, some sort of accent would really pop. Great job though.....:eusa_clap