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Making a Western hat by hand?
OK finished up the Nutria hat. I still may make some changes to the brim shape but here it is for now. I included a photo to show the flexibility of the brim. The felt is soft yet holds its shape well and springs back. It feels lightweight while wearing it. It's not a masterpiece but I'm...- Cornshucker77
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Making a Western hat by hand?
Thanks. I tried using a stitch awl before but never got the hang of it. I just use a running stitch. I have two 7X's and the felt on them is superior to this nutria felt. But this felt is a nice quality for western dress hats. Not as heavy as a full western weight. The brim isn't stiff like...- Cornshucker77
- Post #198
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Making a Western hat by hand?
Hey Brent now that I have worked more with this felt it is softening up some. I keep coming back to the 1960's Resistol red liner hat I just bought a few weeks ago (I can't locate the photo). But the felt is softening and in the hands of an experienced hatter (not me) I think good results could...- Cornshucker77
- Post #196
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Making a Western hat by hand?
Thanks Rick. The tool took several repetitions but it turned out pretty well. I used a lot of water to soak the brim edge and I kind of had to guide the felt into the front of the tool. But patience paid and it worked pretty well.- Cornshucker77
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Wow! Looking good Brent. Love that hat.- Cornshucker77
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Glad to hear it, she is a good person then. :)- Cornshucker77
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Great hat Steve and a beautiful daughter. :)- Cornshucker77
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Making a Western hat by hand?
Thanks Stefan. I made some mistakes but I learned from them.- Cornshucker77
- Post #194
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Making a Western hat by hand?
Thanks Brent. This was a pre-pounced felt, but I pounced a little more. I can't get the nice peach fuzz finish like you see on a nice fedora. Maybe more pouncing, but I was reluctant to go any further, with my inexperience in pouncing. The felt is dense yet has some flexibility. It is between a...- Cornshucker77
- Post #188
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
Looking good Greg. Great hat, shades and mustache. :)- Cornshucker77
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Post New Hats Here!
Man, the straws really have taken a beating lately around here. SMH. :(- Cornshucker77
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Making a Western hat by hand?
Well I'm giving it a try. I bought a pre-pounced 180 gram nutria hat body from Sunrise Hat Supply in the color Driftwood. This is the first hat body I have purchased and I am satisfied with the quality. I am going to make my version of the Stetson Dakota. 5.5 inch open crown with a 3.5 inch...- Cornshucker77
- Post #184
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Post New Hats Here!
Yea that would describe it. It is a lightweight hat with a soft crown that shapes without steam. The brim is supple. I'm very pleased with it. If I see another from Tepee I won't hesitate.- Cornshucker77
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