The Conversion Corral

[Obi1]

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My first conversion. Started working on it as soon as I got home and forgot before pics. Cowboy to fedora.

 

[Scuttle]

Another fantastic conversion!

I don't often have the time I'd like to pore over these threads and posts, but as I scrolled down through, this image stood out:

On the head

Fascinating, how subtle/slight choices in dimension (plus felt color, plus ribbon treatment, plus shirt color, plus... coffee mug?!) can make such a difference in the outcomes.

I can't tell that this hat is quantifiably different from others that you have posted-- that suit you well-- but boy howdy, does it look great! I love its 'softer' lines and creasing, the brim-to-crown proportion, the whole thing. Whatever's going on here just plain works.

Nicely done.

~ S.

 

[Tukwila]

Another fantastic conversion!

I don't often have the time I'd like to pore over these threads and posts, but as I scrolled down through, this image stood out:



Fascinating, how subtle/slight choices in dimension (plus felt color, plus ribbon treatment, plus shirt color, plus... coffee mug?!) can make such a difference in the outcomes.

I can't tell that this hat is quantifiably different from others that you have posted-- that suit you well-- but boy howdy, does it look great! I love its 'softer' lines and creasing, the brim-to-crown proportion, the whole thing. Whatever's going on here just plain works.

Nicely done.

~ S.

I sure appreciate your insight , the way you dissect and lay out the components of style regarding Terry's wonderful conversion.

 

[T Jones]

Another fantastic conversion!

I don't often have the time I'd like to pore over these threads and posts, but as I scrolled down through, this image stood out:



Fascinating, how subtle/slight choices in dimension (plus felt color, plus ribbon treatment, plus shirt color, plus... coffee mug?!) can make such a difference in the outcomes.

I can't tell that this hat is quantifiably different from others that you have posted-- that suit you well-- but boy howdy, does it look great! I love its 'softer' lines and creasing, the brim-to-crown proportion, the whole thing. Whatever's going on here just plain works.

Nicely done.

~ S.

Thank you, Scuttle! You have a good eye for detail. I'm glad you noticed what I was doing here. When doing thin ribbons, especially in the Silverbelly color, I try to emulate what I consider, the classic casual proportions of the OR / Strat fedoras that I've watched on movies and have seen worn by others. I do give a lot of thought to the pinch width and to the shape of the dents and how far they extend back on the crown and also to the crown height at the pinch and to the slope of the rake and the crown height in the back. I give a good deal of thought to the brim shape as well. If you notice, all of these thin ribbons below are very similar in proportion and that's what I try to capture when I do thin ribbon conversions

Here's my 7X Bradford conversion

and the one you commented on, (below), is a Resistol Western conversion that's yet to be completed as soon as I can find some matching 3/8 ribbon for the brim binding and for the OR style hat band. The ribbon that's on it now is only temporary...

Also notice, I do something different on my wider ribbon conversions like the Resistol below. Taller and more squared up crowns with longer dents plus a few other things I do, depending on what I'm trying to capture...

 

[Winston Carter]

My newest conversion from Fawn Open Crown Stetson Fedora. 2 1/2" Brim.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

My newest conversion from Fawn Open Crown Stetson Fedora. 2 1/2" Brim.

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Did you hand-sew the brim binding? Looks good!


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[Winston Carter]

Did you hand-sew the brim binding? Looks good!


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No, It was sewn by some dude or chick at the Stetson Factory that probably hates their job.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

No, It was sewn by some dude or chick at the Stetson Factory that probably hates their job.

Was this not a trimmed brim? Was it originally a wider brim that you cut down?


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[Winston Carter]

Was this not a trimmed brim? Was it originally a wider brim that you cut down?


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The brim is just as it came 2.5" with gold trim.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

The brim is just as it came 2.5" with gold trim.

Got it. It started life with that brim width and the binding. When I read “conversion” and with your past practice of cutting back brims I made an assumption. Sorry if I was a little slow picking it up.

 

[Winston Carter]

Got it. It started life with that brim width and the binding. Sorry if I was a little slow picking that up.

I would like to be able to sew bindings but that is over my head now.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

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My first conversion. Started working on it as soon as I got home and forgot before pics. Cowboy to fedora.

For some reason your photo(s) are not working. I’d love to see how your conversion turned out.


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[Obi1]

For some reason your photo(s) are not working. I’d love to see how your conversion turned out.
Odd, I am even able to see it in the text you quoted. Not sure what the issue could be.

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[deadlyhandsome]

This is I can see:

I can see everyone else’s photos. Odd.


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[jlee562]

This is I can see:

I can see everyone else’s photos. Odd.


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I'm getting "You do not have permission to view media within this album." When I click the photo link

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I'm getting "You do not have permission to view media within this album." When I click the photo link

At least it isn’t just me. I can be a little technologically challenged at times. I’m curious to see what the photos so I hope @Obi1 can repost them.


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[Obi1]

At least it isn’t just me. I can be a little technologically challenged at times. I’m curious to see what the photos so I hope @Obi1 can repost them.


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https://www.thefedoralounge.com/media/psx_20181023_154942-1209x1209.2058/full

I wonder if it works as a link. I may have added it improperly somehow.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/media/psx_20181023_154942-1209x1209.2058/full

I wonder if it works as a link. I may have added it improperly somehow.

I still can’t view it. I’m not the guy for technical help. I post all my photos via the Tapatalk app and have never had a problem; it’s the only way I know how to post photos.

 

[T Jones]

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/media/psx_20181023_154942-1209x1209.2058/full

I wonder if it works as a link. I may have added it improperly somehow.

You may have to make a few more posts on the Lounge before you can download pictures if you're "New In Town".

 

[T Jones]

Just got another Black Borsa that a fellow Lounger gifted me to refurb and size up! This is a 7 1/8 that's soon going to be reblocked and sized up to a 7 1/4. My plan is to reuse the original black ribbon and bow but that may or may not be possible with the size up. Anyway, I have a plan B for the ribbon, just in case. I have plenty enough brim to work with at 3 3/8 wide and the open crown on this puppy is 6 inches tall. I have plenty of hat to work with and it should make a nice refurb project after I get finished with it. I really like the brim edge treatment, too....

Google translate says "Caldo Grigio" is translated as "Warm Gray" in English.