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The Conversion Corral

RJR

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10,620
Location
Iowa
I couldn't find a black 3/8 thin ribbon for my Resistol Stratocloner, but I did find another black 2 ply thin ribbon to make an OR style bow out of. So, next best thing...

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The stitching is hidden on the bow work. I'm debating whether or not to trim the tails back a little bit.
Nice job,Terry,it looks great as is imo.
 
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12,384
Location
Albany Oregon
This conversion is a redo from one that I did previously. Just finished it up except for the ribbon. The ribbon that's on it isn't sewn on and is only temporary. This is a black Resistol Western that Anthony gifted to me. I didn't care much for the block shape that I first used, so I took it apart again and redid it on a different and much straighter sided hat block. The crown is noticeably taller now and I have an open crown shape that I prefer much better. At first I put it in a cattleman crease which came out really nice but I changed my mind again and reverted back to my preferred Tear Drop crease....Reblocked. Brim reflanged. Crown recreased. And back together...

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Cleaned up the liner and found an old Stagecoach sweat that was still in good condition
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What I was thinking of doing with it at first....

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Naaah. Changed my mind. Went with a fedora instead.
Fedora good. Another triumph Terry.
 

Bill Hughes

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3,165
Location
North Texas
I recently picked up this 50s Stetson 100. The sweatband seam was in bad shape and needed to be re-stitched. Tonight I re-stitched the sweatband seam using the original holes. It took just over an hour. Not too bad for a first attempt at such a thing.

I don't wear cowboy hats. So I will get the ribbon replaced and reshape as a fedora.

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Desert dog

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3,291
Location
California
I recently picked up this 50s Stetson 100. The sweatband seam was in bad shape and needed to be re-stitched. Tonight I re-stitched the sweatband seam using the original holes. It took just over an hour. Not too bad for a first attempt at such a thing.

I don't wear cowboy hats. So I will get the ribbon replaced and reshape as a fedora.

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Nice job restitching.


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Richard Morgan

One Too Many
Messages
1,642
Location
Central Tesxas
I recently picked up this 50s Stetson 100. The sweatband seam was in bad shape and needed to be re-stitched. Tonight I re-stitched the sweatband seam using the original holes. It took just over an hour. Not too bad for a first attempt at such a thing.

I don't wear cowboy hats. So I will get the ribbon replaced and reshape as a fedora.

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Great job restitching it Bill. That's a great hat, show us what you do with it.
 

Cornshucker77

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,691
Location
Northeast Nebraska, USA
I recently picked up this 50s Stetson 100. The sweatband seam was in bad shape and needed to be re-stitched. Tonight I re-stitched the sweatband seam using the original holes. It took just over an hour. Not too bad for a first attempt at such a thing.

I don't wear cowboy hats. So I will get the ribbon replaced and reshape as a fedora.

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Look forward to seeing it when you're finished.
 

Desert dog

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3,291
Location
California
My first attempt to convert a Resistol Stagecoach. I trimmed the brim to 2.5" (wish I would have gone 2.75). The crown is 6" open and 5.5" at the dent.
I had only polyester ribbon (1.5") at the time so I may replace it with cotton in the future. It sure isn't perfect but it was a fun project. Might try another one soon. View attachment 97563 View attachment 97564
You did a great job! It looks good.

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DOGMAN

One Too Many
Messages
1,625
Location
Northeast Ohio
My first attempt to convert a Resistol Stagecoach. I trimmed the brim to 2.5" (wish I would have gone 2.75). The crown is 6" open and 5.5" at the dent.
I had only polyester ribbon (1.5") at the time so I may replace it with cotton in the future. It sure isn't perfect but it was a fun project. Might try another one soon. View attachment 97563 View attachment 97564
You did well.I used polyester ribbon on my 1st few hats also.Becareful coverting hats can become addictive...can't wait to see your next one.
 
Messages
19,001
Location
Central California
My first attempt to convert a Resistol Stagecoach. I trimmed the brim to 2.5" (wish I would have gone 2.75). The crown is 6" open and 5.5" at the dent.
I had only polyester ribbon (1.5") at the time so I may replace it with cotton in the future. It sure isn't perfect but it was a fun project. Might try another one soon. View attachment 97563 View attachment 97564

Great job on! Hard to believe that's your first conversion; it looks like you're an old hand at this. Keep 'em coming!
 

T Jones

I'll Lock Up
Messages
6,795
Location
Central Ohio
My first attempt to convert a Resistol Stagecoach. I trimmed the brim to 2.5" (wish I would have gone 2.75). The crown is 6" open and 5.5" at the dent.
I had only polyester ribbon (1.5") at the time so I may replace it with cotton in the future. It sure isn't perfect but it was a fun project. Might try another one soon. View attachment 97563 View attachment 97564
Looks good to me.
 

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