Replacing a ribbon on a hat

[RBH]

On an unrelated note. Has anyone heard from kingrat? He used to sell hats on eBay under, "Dazerdog" but I haven't seen that he's been selling anything in quite a while. I tried calling him several times but I think his number is no longer in service. I know he had health issues and I was wondering if he's still alive.

Terry, after a check it seems he was last on the Lounge December 11, 2015.

 

[T Jones]

Terry, after a check it seems he was last on the Lounge December 11, 2015.

Thanks Rusty. I fear he probably passed away. I hope I'm wrong, though.

 

[Edward]

So... A few months ago, I picked up (yet another) Akubra. A used one, this time, for buttons, on eBay. I'm not sure which model this one is (I'll get some photos at a later stage), but it obviously started as one of the 'Outback' models, with a leather band. I decided to remove that in order to fit a more traditional ribbon. Ordered a ribbon band from Amazon, and now I'm a bit clueless...

The ribbon has a pre-made bow at one end, and then a long enough length of ribbon to fit pretty much any hat size. (Sold as a 'one size fits all' affair.) I'm a bit stumped as to how to attach it (I've only ever wound a pugaree before, but I wanted something a bit less rustic on this hat). Do I just cut to reasonable size, wind it round the hat and then glue it to itself? Should I tack-stitch it anywhere?

If anyone could point me in the direction of how to sort this, I'd e much appreciative. I'm sure that has been covered on here before, but my Google-Fi has let me down.

 

[RBH]

Edward, maybe this will help you.

http://dalexs.whitvani.net/hat/hatpage.html

 

[Edward]

Edward, maybe this will help you.

http://dalexs.whitvani.net/hat/hatpage.html

Thanks, much appreciated!

 

[belfastboy]

Thanks, much appreciated!

A tip: when you tack the ribbon/bow to the hat place your stitch from the inside of the hat outwards then you return the stitch place the needle just one rib over on the ribbon before pearcing the hat back to the inside. This way if you use a thread colour close the ribbon it will not show.

 

[Frunobulax]

A tip: when you tack the ribbon/bow to the hat place your stitch from the inside of the hat outwards then you return the stitch place the needle just one rib over on the ribbon before pearcing the hat back to the inside. This way if you use a thread colour close the ribbon it will not show.

I actually try to get the stitch in between the ribs. When I'm successful, you can't see it.

 

[Deeeluxe Definitely]

I made the mistake of trying to work with modern store-bought polyester grosgrain. I could only get it to curl a slight amount. So I could never quite get the ribbon tight enough at the top to hug the crown.

On the plus side, the failed project was my reason to learn rudimentary hand sewing, so at least I have that new skill.

I lucked out in transplanting a 1950s cotton/rayon blend ribbon off an old hat onto my new hat. (I found the 1950s hat in the prop section of the theater where I used to work, so I swapped it out with a modern wool fedora I had, as they just used the hats to throw around once every couple years in an improv game.) I wish it had another 1/4" of slack, but it looks great.

It fits perfectly snugly, and the texture of the ribbon grips the fur felt really well for some reason, to the point where I didn't even tack it down. It is a struggle to try to get the ribbon on and off; that's how well it grips.

Maybe I'll get it tacked one day, but I don't see the need.

 

[belfastboy]

I actually try to get the stitch in between the ribs. When I'm successful, you can't see it.

Yes, that is what I intended to convey. Have the thread cross over just one rib into the next crevasse.....invisible stitching!

 

[Edward]

A tip: when you tack the ribbon/bow to the hat place your stitch from the inside of the hat outwards then you return the stitch place the needle just one rib over on the ribbon before pearcing the hat back to the inside. This way if you use a thread colour close the ribbon it will not show.

Thanks, I'll give that a go.

 

[Frunobulax]

Yes, that is what I intended to convey. Have the thread cross over just one rib into the next crevasse.....invisible stitching!

We may still be in violent agreement and just miscommunicating, but what I'm talking about doesn't cross a rib. It's in "valley" of two ribs and is vertical rather than horizontal. I got the idea from Terry (@T Jones).

 

[belfastboy]

We may still be in violent agreement and just miscommunicating, but what I'm talking about doesn't cross a rib. It's in "valley" of two ribs and is vertical rather than horizontal. I got the idea from Terry (@T Jones).

I think we might be in agreement but not sure how to explain it and it is toooo damn small to take a picture of the process and the finished stitch is invisible anyway. My stitch sits in two vertical valleys separated by one rib.

 

[T Jones]

We may still be in violent agreement and just miscommunicating, but what I'm talking about doesn't cross a rib. It's in "valley" of two ribs and is vertical rather than horizontal. I got the idea from Terry (@T Jones).

Right you are, kemosabie! Vertical between the ribs with the slightest stitch. Use a thin thread of the same color and knot it just enough to keep the ribbon in place, not tight to where it makes an indentation. Keep the stitching low.

 

[Jimmy__patt]

Getting a new ribbon on a hat is easy if you live near a store that renovates hats .
In Chicago , I know of Optimo Hats and in San Diego there is Western Hats works. In New York there is Palace hats . It takes ten second to change a band . Trying to do it yourself aint easy . Take it to a pro .

whats the addess for Palace in new york?