I am a sucker for Open Road style with cattleman crease. The color would look great in that style. Either way, I am sure it will turn out great. It would be interesting to see how you handle the high crown in a cattleman crease. I really enjoy your posts because I learn a lot.
Thank you, buddy. I really appreciate that. Actually, the hat is on a block that is around 5 3/4, or better, tall. Height shouldn't be a problem to get that OR Cattleman crease. The brim is 2 3/4. It should work out really well for an OR style. My problem is deciding which route I want to take with it.
I do have my moments.Never noticed you have that issue before Terry.
Looking forward to whatever you do with it!
I've seen those and they do look nice. I don't have ribbon, though. I'm digging around for scraps or taking ribbons from other hats. But, that's definitely a good idea. Something I may keep in mind for a future project.
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That turned out beautiful! The ribbon and binding color, and ribbon width, look perfect!Recent conversion of a vintage Stetson 3X for fellow lounger. Trimmed brim to 3 1/4 and added The Fray type bow with matching binding. View attachment 88814
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That turned out Nice! The color and ribbon are spot on! Great crease also.Finally got this one finished. This is the Resistol Stagecoach I was working on and had to do over and size it up another notch. It's been taken apart and completely redone. The open crown is around 6 inches tall and is creased in a Teardrop at 4 3/4 at the pinch with a rake sloping to 4 1/4. It has a new goatskin sweat and I reused the original Stagecoach liner. I also found an old OR thin ribbon and bow that I was able to iron out and reuse.
Thank you, Desert dog. Much appreciated.
I'd know that was your work, great stuff.Finally got this one finished. This is the Resistol Stagecoach I was working on and had to do over and size it up another notch. It's been taken apart and completely redone. The open crown is around 6 inches tall and is creased in a Teardrop at 4 3/4 at the pinch with a rake sloping to 4 1/4. The brim width is 2 3/4. It has a new goatskin sweat and I reused the original Stagecoach liner. I also found an old OR thin ribbon and bow that I was able to iron out and reuse.
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Ha! Thank you, KC!
This will be good, as usual (-:Got another one to work on. This earlier '60s Navy Blue 3X Resistol was gifted to me from Michael R. It was a low crowned Western with a 3 1/2 brim. Although it wasn't the most attractive hat to begin with, it was well made and the workmanship was top notch. I already took it apart and I have it on a straight sided block. There's just so many possibilities with this one. I plan to reuse the ribbon and the brim binding, and also the liner and the sweat bow. I'll have to replace the original sweat band with a new one. I have so many ideas for this one....
You can see the thread where the liner was also sewn in.
Got the liner all cleaned up and looking brand new. I'll be putting the manufacturer's label back in too.
On the block
Thanks again, Michael!
Got another one to work on. This earlier '60s Navy Blue 3X Resistol was gifted to me from Michael R.
