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DOGMAN

One Too Many
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One thing I do with my old eyes.When I sew I have bright daylight bulbs so I can see what the heck I'm doing.You did a great job with that ribbon and bow though.Good luck on the next try.
 

T Jones

I'll Lock Up
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Harv, DOGMAN, RJR, thanks guys. I appreciate the comments. I definitely need better lighting to work under. Both the ribbon and the bow looked the same color until I put the hat under a diiferent light. Then the difference was apparent. But I'll fix it this week end though. No biggie. Just frustrated over the time I put in it only to realize that after I finished, the bow and the ribbon were different colors! :eusa_doh: Yup. I definitely have the "old eyes" thing going on! :D When I sew ribbons on my hats I have wear two pairs of glasses. One pair is my regular glasses with bi-focals, and the other pair is strong reading glasses. My Optometrist told me that my years in Roofing and Construction caused my poor eyesight.
 
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John Galt

Vendor
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Chico
Anyone have good ribbon storage advice. I find the dark cabinet difficult for the same reason. Maybe mounting LEDs would help, hmmm.

Terry, I thought it looked great.
 

bond

My Mail is Forwarded Here
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3,535
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Third coast
John galt best lights for true color are full spectrum bulbs or ott lites.
Next best thing to going out doors in natural light.
 

bond

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Third coast
Here's one I just finished . Its dress beaver and was originally silver belly that I redyed and is now blue lavender color. Burgundy crown ribbon with silvery grey binding. Navy liner in silk.


 

Garrett

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Late 1930's or Early 1940's Stetson 5X Clear Beaver

This was a 5X Clear Beaver that Josh refurbed for me to imitate this photo:



I think he did a great job!







Sweatbands that Josh found overseas:











 

seabass

Call Me a Cab
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2,161
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nor cal
This was a 5X Clear Beaver that Josh refurbed for me to imitate this photo:

I think he did a great job!


I agree !
the hat received the full package treatment
I especially love the reverse taper & insane side dents, Ribbon is beautiful was it the original ?
Josh Outstanding blocking & resurrection you have the knack for the straight & tall crown treatment.:eusa_clap
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