The Conversion Corral

[1mach1]

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 great. Nice work!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

 

[RJR]

Looks great. Nice work!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

+1

 

[humanshoes]

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

Great job on that one Cornshucker! I agree with Dog, there is a high potential for addiction.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Looks great. Nice work!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Thanks Harv, appreciate it.

 

[bond]

Melton 10 with requested pleated ribbon. Swapped out plain black ribbon that lounger didn't want for this vintage grey silver ribbon. Color of felt is a lovely light grey and the new ribbon picks up the stitching on top side of brim binding.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[steur]

Melton 10 with requested pleated ribbon. Swapped out plain black ribbon that lounger didn't want for this vintage grey silver ribbon. Color of felt is a lovely light grey and the new ribbon picks up the stitching on top side of brim binding. View attachment 97732 View attachment 97733
View attachment 97731


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great work, but I must say I did like it with the black ribbon too.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Melton 10 with requested pleated ribbon. Swapped out plain black ribbon that lounger didn't want for this vintage grey silver ribbon. Color of felt is a lovely light grey and the new ribbon picks up the stitching on top side of brim binding. View attachment 97732 View attachment 97733
View attachment 97731


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yea I liked the black ribbon also. The problem is I already have several vintage gray fedoras with black ribbons. So I wanted something different. I think it turned out awesome. Scott always does outstanding work.

 

[jswindle2]

While I'm waiting on blocks, flanges, etc., I'm collecting hats for conversions. This one arrived today:

Resistol Stagecoach 7 5/8 long oval in "sunset."

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well it looks like I have another Lounger to compete against for hats to convert. Good to see you here and that is a great hat to convert. Good luck.

 

[Redfokker]

Melton 10 with requested pleated ribbon. Swapped out plain black ribbon that lounger didn't want for this vintage grey silver ribbon. Color of felt is a lovely light grey and the new ribbon picks up the stitching on top side of brim binding. View attachment 97732 View attachment 97733
View attachment 97731


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Beautiful!

 

[Redfokker]

Yea I liked the black ribbon also. The problem is I already have several vintage gray fedoras with black ribbons. So I wanted something different. I think it turned out awesome. Scott always does outstanding work.
View attachment 97770 View attachment 97771 View attachment 97772 View attachment 97773

I know what you mean Bill. First world problems.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

What's that adage about wearing the hat and not letting the hat wear you? This Bee Hat has the largest crown of any of the hats I've acquired for conversion. I'm a bit intimidated, but I bought it with the expectation that I'd screw up some as I learn.

Still waiting on more tools of the trade to be delivered, but I'll give a go at blocking this beast in the meantime.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Desert dog]

What's that adage about wearing the hat and not letting the hat wear you? This Bee Hat has the largest crown of any of the hats I've acquired for conversion. I'm a bit intimidated, but I bought it with the expectation that I'd screw up some as I learn.

Still waiting on more tools of the trade to be delivered, but I'll give a go at blocking this beast in the meantime.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sh*t howdy!

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

 

[deadlyhandsome]

My blocked hats waiting the arrival of more tools and parts (sweats, ribbons, etc.) needed for completion.

The lack of diversity in color has led to to an old post here by J.T.Marcus on dyeing hats using hair coloring.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/dying-a-hat.21682/

Have any of you given this a try?




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Art Fawcett]

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.

View attachment 96321 View attachment 96322 View attachment 96323 View attachment 96323 View attachment 96324 View attachment 96325 View attachment 96326 View attachment 96327

Good job Bill !!!

 

[DOGMAN]

Did a little more work on my conversion.Trimmed and flanged hat.

Finished my conversion.I have got half way decent at hiding my ribbon and bow stitches.Hat is 5 1/4" front,4 5/8" back.The brim is cut down to 2 3/4".Decided to do a liner for it.To large for me,this ones going to classified.

 

[DOGMAN]

Couple more pics.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Good job Bill !!!

Thanks Art. It was a good idea. Now let’s see - where did I get that idea? Oh that’s right, you!

 

[Desert dog]

Couple more pics.

Great job Dogman! It's a beauty. The ribbon work is very nice, looks like it has been there for years.

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Sh*t howdy!

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

Yep. That just about sums it up DD.

I'm thinking I might make this into an Indy hat (or try to). The felt is too thick for anything like a true Indy, but i'll give it a try sans the Indy "Turn" which I don't care for.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Couple more pics.

Where will this end up? Do you list them here, eBay, Etsy,....? Very nice work; what I'm aspiring to.