Midwest Hat Restorers

[rayers2861]

I'm looking at possibly buying a vintage Dobbs fur felt fedora. The hat itself is in good condition but pretty shapeless. Where would I go in Illinois/Wisconsin to get this hat reblocked, reshaped, and adding a new grosgrain band? How much should I expect to pay to give a hat New life? I have a couple other hats in similar condition. Including a trilby from Christys of London.

 

[belfastboy]

I'm looking at possibly buying a vintage Dobbs fur felt fedora. The hat itself is in good condition but pretty shapeless. Where would I go in Illinois/Wisconsin to get this hat reblocked, reshaped, and adding a new grosgrain band? How much should I expect to pay to give a hat New life? I have a couple other hats in similar condition. Including a trilby from Christys of London.

Check with Scott at FineVintageFedoras on Etsy.com he is in Wisconsin somewhere. Or McLaughin Hayes in Milwaukee. I would charge. I would charge about $100, I think Scott lists his price on his Etsy site.