I got a 4X Stetson cowboy/ranch hat on clearance for $5.00 from the Hatco outlet which had a small tear in the felt around the brim. I've never trimmed a brim nor installed a ribbon but I thought this would be a fun Saturday project. I found some brown grosgrain ribbon which by miracle happen...
Anyone living around Dallas should visit the Hatco outlet store in Garland. A ton of wool felt fedoras on sale for 10 bucks. Stocked myself up for the cold winter with a couple. The brown is a Stetson and the other is Dobbs Fifth Ave NY "Strand" in Pearl.
Added some brass eyelets to my Campdraft. Hopefully that will help me out here in sweltering Texas! I only did one side, is it more common to do both sides?
It's that Panama time of year folks!
This is a snug 7-1/2, but I wouldn't say it's a 7-3/8. I really prefer my Stratoliner Milan so unfortunately this just sits on the hat rack.
This is similar to the Whippet but its the nicer Brewster series which was hand made in Ecuador. It has quite a...
Just got back from the Stetson outlet in Texas. Got me a 4X Open Road. I had them re-bash it to match my Campdraft. He did an excellent job...very impressed. And only set me back $80. :)
Another visit to the Stetson (Hatco) Outlet in Garland, Tx got me a Stetson Stratoliner Straw. Worked outside the last two days in sunny Texas and this made a huge difference!
I was waiting and waiting...about to leave on a camping expedition with my son and FINALLY the mailman delivered my new Akubra Campdraft fawn color. I basically dry bashed it and hit it with a little steam to lock that baby in. Perfect fit. I can see why this hat is a favorite among...
Hey all,
Longtime lurker, fellow connoisseur of all things vintage including Fedoras. I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself.
Since about 10 yrs old, (I am 37 now) I got started loving fedoras via Indiana Jones. I've owned many hats since then, starting with just about every...
Check out the auction for details. Thanks for looking!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stetson-Custom-Chatham-Fedora-mink-brown-7-3-8/170996073694?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=007&category=163623&cmd=ViewItem
Check the auction for more details. Thanks for looking!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adventurebilt-Indiana-Jones-Raiders-Fedora-7-3-8-/170996054601?pt=US_Costume_Accessories&hash=item27d028ba49
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