That is a Milan being made is it not? I thought Rick was working on mastering that craft as well?
Hah! I'll settle for reasonably proficient.
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. 
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If one can sew, it is pretty simple. Getting it to actually look like a hat is the hard part.It looks quite simple to me. I’m sure you can become a master in a couple hours.
I haven't given up, I just put them on the back burner for a bit. I'm itching to make some H&H hats (half and half, dualist type). In fact, I just made a side cutting tool to separate the felt body crown from the brim. It's untested and may or may not work.
Hi!!!
I hope someone can help me: I'm desperate
I have a question about leather sweatband and sizing.
At first I must say I'm self-taught, I read tons of stuff online, a couple of books,nothing more.
I couldn't found some serious millinery course, especially about male millinery.
So forgive me if my question could be stupid.
...Ok, it's obvious that hat size changes (get smaller) after had sewed leather sweatband..
But I' don't know how to fix this problem.
Should I block one (or more than one) size bigger?
Or should I stretch felt hat before sewing sweatband? if yes, how much?
Sorry again, but I don't know where else to ask
Hi!!!
I hope someone can help me: I'm desperate
I have a question about leather sweatband and sizing.
At first I must say I'm self-taught, I read tons of stuff online, a couple of books,nothing more.
I couldn't found some serious millinery course, especially about male millinery.
So forgive me if my question could be stupid.
...Ok, it's obvious that hat size changes (get smaller) after had sewed leather sweatband..
But I' don't know how to fix this problem.
Should I block one (or more than one) size bigger?
Or should I stretch felt hat before sewing sweatband? if yes, how much?
Sorry again, but I don't know where else to ask
If you are working in metric sizes then I block 1 full centimetre larger. My blocks are all in full centimetre increments so for my size 59 head I block on a size 60cm block.
If one can sew, it is pretty simple. Getting it to actually look like a hat is the hard part.
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Yes, I regret backing off commissioning a dualist from Art. It is the one hole in my collection that needs to be filled....eventually.
In a pinch I don't use one. When you cut the leather move the plastic reed out of the way and leave it long. after you cut the leather to the correct length leave about 3/4" of the reed on each end and stuff them into the sweat. Then drop a couple of stitches in the sweat just under the reed. With that much overlap the plastic reed ain't going anywhere. If you still want one or two PM me your address and I will pop them in the mail. Will take about two weeks to get to you.
