deadpandiva
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Thanks Vintage betty. I think I know what you mean, not that I'd mind seeing pics. I am assuming I'll need a hat pin to keep it perched on the back of my head.
olive bleu said:ok.what is the correct way to measure my noggin for hat size? I am another one with a huge head and have pretty much stopped looking for the past few years. I used to have a small collection, got stored in a friends basement..got water damage...no more hats. Every once in a blue moon, i will try some on, but they're about the right size for my kneecap.And i get discouraged. I have never tried bidding on any , or buying online because I have no idea what size I am. I know there is probably something here already on this.Help?
Sunny said:I certainly would wear more hats if they were easier to find in my size. I think I'm 22 1/2, Lizzie. What I do know is just set up an ebay search for "23". That way I don't eat my heart out over all the darling size 21's out there, or spend a huge amount of time asking sellers to post (often dubious) measurements. I recently just scored with this lovely Czech velour number. It's definitely not 1960s; I think it's late 1930s or early 1940s. It has an elastic cord to go around the hair, too. Size 23 and a wee bit loose, but I wear front rolls every day and I'd rather have the extra room.
Of course, I'm super picky about hat style, too. What I want (and can afford) simply doesn't show up often in any size.
\MaryDeluxe said:OOOoooo Miss1929 that 30s hat is amazing!
It's been so long since I've shared anything so here's a cute 40s butterfly hat I picked up this summer.
LelaViavonie said:That is sooo adorable... I love the look of hats.. but have no idea how they would look on me..
I think I will head to the next estate sale and see if I can find one :eusa_doh:
deadpandiva said:I love hats. I'm not sure if I can pull them off but I have been buying them just the same.
I made this one. It's insane so I don't wear it in public.
I made this one for a friend last Christmas
I have some nice ones but no pictures I'm afraid.
That's fantastic, Texasgirl! I nearly bought it as well - it's such a lovely rich colour. I went for the navy and ivory capeline and the bicorn toque instead as they matched outfits I already have and the burgandy hat wouldn't have fit my head so I'd have had to give it to a friend, but I'm so pleased that the it went to the best home!texasgirl said:
I didn't make the second one, but It could be made with a hat block and a wool hood. I made the bottom one from a retro pattern. I think it's geared towards theater costumers.newtovintage said:I ABSOLUTELY love your second and third hats in these pics. I would love to make some for myself. Can you tell me how you made them? I would really like to know. Thank you in advance.
Sarah
Mojito said:That's fantastic, Texasgirl! I nearly bought it as well - it's such a lovely rich colour. I went for the navy and ivory capeline and the bicorn toque instead as they matched outfits I already have and the burgandy hat wouldn't have fit my head so I'd have had to give it to a friend, but I'm so pleased that the it went to the best home!