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The Conversion Corral

T Jones

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Nice one bond....

Tried my hand at reshaping a Panama. Straw is not as easy as working with felt. But, it came out pretty fair though...It started out with a short tapered crown, (just under 4 inches tall). I was able to reblock it and square up the sides to 4 1/2 inches tall at the pinch. I sewed on a medium brown mid-ribbon with a double bow. The stitches attaching the bow are hidden...

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T Jones

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Job, Joao, DOGMAN, bond, Harv, Thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback.

...and my thanks again to the guys in the 'Conversion Corral' for all the help and advice.
 

T Jones

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ideaguy, Harv, Thanks guys. I believe the hat size on the Panama is actually a 7 1/4- 7 3/8 but it seems a bit tighter than that. I wear a 7 1/8 Long Oval - 7 1/4 and it's a little snug on me...I haven't really thought of selling it but that's not to say I wouldn't consider it.

I would give thought to selling this one though. It's a Western / Fedora crossover that I did. Very dense felt and very rugged...the size tag says 7 1/4 but I think it'll fit bigger...if the hat fit me I wouldn't think of parting with it. It's just way too big for me...

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NewJack

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I would give thought to selling this one though. It's a Western / Fedora crossover that I did. Very dense felt and very rugged...the size tag says 7 1/4 but I think it'll fit bigger...if the hat fit me I wouldn't think of parting with it. It's just way too big for me...

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Oh! If only I could wear it!! Wouldn't fit my 7 1/2 noggin!!
 

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Just finished re working this dress beaver wt into this whippet style by adding different ribbons and wind cord as well as changing the liner color to grey.



 

John Galt

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My day job & back problems had gotten me behind, but tonight the Midnight Hatter rides again!

Joao,

I cleared my inbox & sent you a PM. If you missed it, the new bow on your Stagecoach is done, see below. I brushed the hat but did not reshape the brim or crown. Please see my PM & get back to me re shipping arrangements.

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Ideaguy, please check your PM's - your Stetson 100 is on the flange & under the bag, and will soon be done (again).

Justin (Splintercellz), my long suffering friend, your KnappFelt just needs the trim & liner sewn on/in, and I hope to finish it tomorrow night. Would have also done it tonight, but that blasted wide brim on Joao's Stagecoach was a pain to work around ;-)

Terry,

I'll also try to put the Stetson Nutria I promised in trade on the block tomorrow.

Oldest go out first, but I will also acknowledge receipt of two other hats for renovation, that will soon be moving _way_ up the list.

JG, out.
 

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