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[Hatstruck]

Hello all. I've been visiting the lounge for years now and finally decided to join. I love the hats and clothing of the 20s through the 40s, and some of the 50s. I love making hats, talking about hats, and helping those interested in making hats to learn how to make them. The majority of the hats I make are women hats but I also love the fedora and plan to make more of them in the future.

Hatstruck
http://hatstruck.blogspot.com

 

[daizawaguy]

Welcome!

 

[Lloyd]

Welcome Hatstruck!

 

[DRB]

Welcome!

 

[monbla256]

Welcome to what some would consider a strange place (Peoplewear hats ? ) I've not been here long, but have learned alot and found some enjoyable folks to speak with ! Checked out your blog, looks interesting. Throw your hat in the ring and enjoy the ride

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

Ha, "Hatstruck." Good name. Welcome.

 

[Preacher Man]

Welcome Hatstruck! You'll like it here. The fellowship is genuine and the help and advice is always positive. Great group of people here and we welcome you! I'm anxious to see some of your handiwork!

God Bless
Preacher Man
Romans 10:9

 

[zetwal]

Welcome aboard, Hatstruck ...

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Missed this over the weekend--Welcome!

 

[danofarlington]

Hello all. I've been visiting the lounge for years now and finally decided to join. I love the hats and clothing of the 20s through the 40s, and some of the 50s. I love making hats, talking about hats, and helping those interested in making hats to learn how to make them. The majority of the hats I make are women hats but I also love the fedora and plan to make more of them in the future.

Hatstruck
http://hatstruck.blogspot.com

Tell me this then--don't you think that more men than women are wearing felt hats now, whether vintage or new; and if so, why is that true? I'm not sure there are many sales now of new felt hats for women. I see a lot of women's wool hats for sale in department stores, but felt, no. Or am I just unaware of vigorous hat-wearing on the part of women now?

 

[EggHead]

Perhaps those who have more hair don't want to mess up their hairdo wearing hats?

 

[DesertDan]

Welcome to the FL!

 

[danofarlington]

Perhaps those who have more hair don't want to mess up their hairdo wearing hats?

I guess that must be a large part of it. But I'm looking for another part of the answer. To me, it must be that a) ladies don't think that ladies' felt hats are cool; or b) they lack the nerve to try it.

 

[Hatstruck]

I'm not much of a department store shopper, malls that is. I have noticed that the places that I visit have cut back on their hat collections. However, hats are really hot now and that is changing--more hats. I noticed that many women are wearing what is called the "fascinator." When I was young, this was called a cocktail hat. The reason behind this, I was told, is that young women want to show off their beautiful hair while wearing a hat.

Remember that certain ladies, church ladies and women abroad never stopped wearing hats. Because I'm always on hat sites, I see plenty of felt (fur felt, wool felt) hats for women, as well as men. I feel that celebrities, the movies, and retro styles have made hats for both men and women very popular again.

I've been making hats for 26 years (approximately--mostly as a hobby) and there was always a cottage millinery industry (don't forget the church ladies) that produced hats for every season. Finally, I can't ever remember purchasing wool felt materials, only fur felt. No glue not wool for me. Sorry I don't have a better answer for you.

Hatstruck
http://hatstruck.blogspot.com

 

[ScionPI2005]

I missed this thread until now. Welcome Hatstruck; and thanks for the info! Visit and post often!