Western, anyone?

[deadlyhandsome]

I’m looking at a hat that is outside of my normal area. I have a couple of questions:
1. Do these Resistol Stagecoach hats fit true to size (normally)?
2. Is the brim binding and ribbon on this hat too 1970s urban cowboy? I like unique, but I don’t go for garish or gaudy. Is this a bridge too far?

Thanks in advance, Brent

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[Joao Encarnado]

I’m looking at a hat that is outside of my normal area. I have a couple of questions:
1. Do these Resistol Stagecoach hats fit true to size (normally)?
2. Is the brim binding and ribbon on this hat too 1970s urban cowboy? I like unique, but I don’t go for garish or gaudy. Is this a bridge too far?

Thanks in advance, Brent

1. Yes and No. As all hats, some shrink more than others. I have some 7 1/4 that are tight, some 7 1/4 and 7 3/8 that fits perfect and some 7 3/8 that is a bit loose.
2. I don't know but I own 3 of those. Model name is Hi Yo Silver. 2 are Resistol, 1 Dobbs West. i think those look cool but I'm no fashion expert nor do I have a sense of style also.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I like your thoughts on the beadwork.

The original is 15 rows of beads wide plus some braided cord on the borders. Without the braided cord the beader can add 4 more rows. Nineteen rows of 15/0 beads gives me the width I want & the pattern can take it.

Below are a couple of computer matrix simulations using antique White in the background. Still going to play around with the pattern as I'm not quite happy with it yet.

 

[Moviehats]

I’m looking at a hat that is outside of my normal area. I have a couple of questions:
1. Do these Resistol Stagecoach hats fit true to size (normally)?
2. Is the brim binding and ribbon on this hat too 1970s urban cowboy? I like unique, but I don’t go for garish or gaudy. Is this a bridge too far?

Thanks in advance, Brent

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I'd lose the binding and ribbon. Very 1970's.

 

[gtdean48]

I'd lose the binding and ribbon. Very 1970's.

I bought a Hi-Oh Silver new in late 1970's & had the band & binding removed before it left the store, Cowpuncher's Palace. Those Stagecoach Resistols were stiff & durable. Still got mine tho it doesn't see much noggin time anymore.

 

[Michael Hull]

The original is 15 rows of beads wide plus some braided cord on the borders. Without the braided cord the beader can add 4 more rows. Nineteen rows of 15/0 beads gives me the width I want & the pattern can take it.

Below are a couple of computer matrix simulations using antique White in the background. Still going to play around with the pattern as I'm not quite happy with it yet.

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I Love any kind of beadwork either a hat band or bound edge.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I Love any kind of beadwork either a hat band or bound edge.

Welcome to the forum MH (we use a lot of abbreviations here & have several Michael's). Being interested mostly in the Old West style hats & Native American beadwork, I haven't looked much at brim beading, overlays, etc. I know it's popular with women competitors on the NRHA circuit, etc.

Look forward to reading your posts.

 

[Michael Hull]

Your very welcome! I also do a little bead work myself. I’ll try and post when I get a minute.

 

[Desert dog]

I’m looking at a hat that is outside of my normal area. I have a couple of questions:
1. Do these Resistol Stagecoach hats fit true to size (normally)?
2. Is the brim binding and ribbon on this hat too 1970s urban cowboy? I like unique, but I don’t go for garish or gaudy. Is this a bridge too far?

Thanks in advance, Brent

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I had to think about this one. Here is my opinion. That is a beautiful hat, and has very nice felt to work with. The ribbon and binding are a bit flashy and very late seventies. However, it is representative of it's time, and would be cool on certain occasions. If I had it, I would leave it original, at least it isn't macrame!


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[Bamaboots]

@Michael Hull, welcome aboard.

 

[Cornshucker77]

I’m looking at a hat that is outside of my normal area. I have a couple of questions:
1. Do these Resistol Stagecoach hats fit true to size (normally)?
2. Is the brim binding and ribbon on this hat too 1970s urban cowboy? I like unique, but I don’t go for garish or gaudy. Is this a bridge too far?

Thanks in advance, Brent

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I have similar hats that I have replaced that kind of ribbon with Grosgrain Ribbon. I like the old west look so i use 1.25-1.5" on a tall crown like this one. The hat attached isn't a Stagecoach but it gives you an idea of what I mentioned.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I’m looking at a hat that is outside of my normal area. I have a couple of questions:
1. Do these Resistol Stagecoach hats fit true to size (normally)?
2. Is the brim binding and ribbon on this hat too 1970s urban cowboy? I like unique, but I don’t go for garish or gaudy. Is this a bridge too far?

Thanks in advance, Brent

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Whenever I see a Stagecoach trimmed out like that, I can't help but think of this:

 

[Cornshucker77]

Whenever I see a Stagecoach trimmed out like that, I can't help but think of this:

......and we remember what Redford's character thought of that look.

 

[Cornshucker77]

I can make it look busier by running a border up & in to the "mountain" all the way around, & closing it off at the bottom like so:

I think that would look great.

 

[Desert dog]

I have similar hats that I have replaced that kind of ribbon with Grosgrain Ribbon. I like the old west look so i use 1.25-1.5" on a tall crown like this one. The hat attached isn't a Stagecoach but it gives you an idea of what I mentioned.
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Wow! That is nice, far better than original! I like the old west style also.

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[Cornshucker77]

The original is 15 rows of beads wide plus some braided cord on the borders. Without the braided cord the beader can add 4 more rows. Nineteen rows of 15/0 beads gives me the width I want & the pattern can take it.

Below are a couple of computer matrix simulations using antique White in the background. Still going to play around with the pattern as I'm not quite happy with it yet.

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I like it. Those beaded bands look like a lot of work. Pretty cool though.

 

[Desert dog]

Whenever I see a Stagecoach trimmed out like that, I can't help but think of this:

It was a weird but fun time!

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[Cornshucker77]

Wow! That is nice, far better than original! I like the old west style also.

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Thanks DD. This is what it looked like before.

 

[Desert dog]

Thanks DD. This is what it looked like before.

Amazing, you are very talented, and have the same taste in hats as me!

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[Cornshucker77]

I Love any kind of beadwork either a hat band or bound edge.

Welcome aboard MH.