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Kreissaege

One of the Regulars
My B1 wear linen cap,..

...arriving just in time for an upcoming holiday in italy.
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redhawks2

One of the Regulars
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171
Location
Long Beach, CA
Made it yourself? Looks great to me. Don't know if I have the expertise or guts to try something like making my own hat. Wouldn't even know where to start. I certainly like that you made hat though. WOW!!:eusa_clap
 

Mark Brody

New in Town
Messages
43
Location
Omaha, NE
Thanks for all the compliments, fellas! It's difficult to say exactly what the specs are, as I just eyeballed some of it, but I'll give it my best.

Size: 7 7/16 (I fall between sizes)
Brim Width: 2 3/4"
Crown Height: about 5 3/4" (I originally made it 6" high by accident, and steamed it with the hopes it'd shrink)
Ribbon Width: 1 1/2"
Binding Width: 5/8" unfolded
Material: Beaver Felt, Rayon/Cotton blend ribbon
 

High Pockets

Practically Family
Messages
569
Location
Central Oklahoma
The Royal Stetson I found floatin' in the bay came back from Optimo today!
Many years of life have been added to Lt.Col. C. B. Hines' hat by Mr. Graham Thompson!

Before:
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After:
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Two more of my old fedoras are being re-furbished by Mr. Thompson as we speak!
 

warbird

One Too Many
Messages
1,171
Location
Northern Virginia
High Pockets said:
The Royal Stetson I found floatin' in the bay came back from Optimo today!
Many years of life have been added to Lt.Col. C. B. Hines' hat by Mr. Graham Thompson!

Before:
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100_2547.jpg


After:
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Two more of my old fedoras are being re-furbished by Mr. Thompson as we speak!


Wow! :eusa_clap Very nice.
 

Mark Brody

New in Town
Messages
43
Location
Omaha, NE
RobFedoraField said:
That's a fine looking lid you have.

what supplies did you have to get to make your first hat? did you start from raw bodies, or a hat that needed new life? how did you sew the brim trim on?

I made both my hats entirely from new materials - not from old hats. I sewed the binding on by hand. It took about 8 hours. I could have probably worked faster had I used my sewing machine, but if I were to make a mistake on that thing, it would have been very unforgiving.

As far as what materials on needed and how I did it, I wrote up the full story over at Club Obi Wan if you want to read it. I changed a few of my techniques for the second hat, and I'll change even more when I get around to making a third, but the basic principles remain the same.

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=27053&sid=55cbf5a3b8f486a6e48b23d276f66ac5

High Pockets, that's a great looking hat, and a fine reblock!
 

Lefty

I'll Lock Up
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8,639
Location
O-HI-O
rlk and hp, those are beautiful. the softness of that borso comes right through my screen and the side dents in the Stetson are perfect. :eusa_clap
 

Mr. Paladin

My Mail is Forwarded Here
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3,133
Location
North Texas
Mark Brody said:
Haven't been here in a while - I spend most of my time at Club Obi Wan. Anyway, here's my new hat. I made it myself about a week ago.
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Mark, that is a great looking hat. Shows talent. The specs from the other reply sound good and it looks great on you; super coordination with the outfit. :eusa_clap
 

Mr. Paladin

My Mail is Forwarded Here
Messages
3,133
Location
North Texas
High Pockets said:
The Royal Stetson I found floatin' in the bay came back from Optimo today!
Many years of life have been added to Lt.Col. C. B. Hines' hat by Mr. Graham Thompson!

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Two more of my old fedoras are being re-furbished by Mr. Thompson as we speak!

That is great High Pockets. And what a way to remember a historical hat and man!
 

CRH

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,272
Location
West Branch, IA
Mark Brody said:
Thanks for all the compliments, fellas! It's difficult to say exactly what the specs are, as I just eyeballed some of it, but I'll give it my best.

Size: 7 7/16 (I fall between sizes)
Brim Width: 2 3/4"
Crown Height: about 5 3/4" (I originally made it 6" high by accident, and steamed it with the hopes it'd shrink)
Ribbon Width: 1 1/2"
Binding Width: 5/8" unfolded
Material: Beaver Felt, Rayon/Cotton blend ribbon

Great dimension choices! :eusa_clap
 

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