T. Jones Custom Hats, Repairs, and Conversions

[The Lost Cowboy]

Another Frankenhat project. This one started out as a way too small 6 5/8 1930s Excellent Quality Stetson. I originally reblocked it on a 7 1/4 #52 LO block but then reblocked it again on my RA 7 1/4 block. It now sports a tall straight crown with a Center Dent and tight pinch with a raw edge 2 1/2 snap brim. I went with a 2 1/2 inch wide Burgundy ribbon and a Boxcar Bow. I scavanged the sweat and liner from a modern Stetson. The hat was originally a Western and someone punched holes in the brim for what a fellow Lounger guessed was for a stampede cord. I was also able to patch up both holes.

Hole patched. Barely visible are the stitch holes for the original sweat band. The hole I patched used to be on the brim. Reblocking from a 6 5/8 to a 7 1/4 really raised the crown height.

Liner and sweat scavanged from two different modern Stetsons and reused on this hat.

That looks fantastic Terry - great job!

I love that ribbon and bow and the block is very impressive indeed (as are all your blocks I’ve ever seen).

 

[T Jones]

That looks fantastic Terry - great job!

I love that ribbon and bow and the block is very impressive indeed (as are all your blocks I’ve ever seen).

Thank you, buddy! I really appreciate that.

 

[Rmccamey]

The real beauty of a new custom is working with a hatter who listens to your ideas, is open to explore interesting concepts, and adds his or her own knowledge and know-how to make a dream become reality. Starting with a used, stock standard 50s 3X Stetson, Terry and I discussed everything from a flat brim to a heavily curled brim aka Matt Dillon. In the back of my mind, and for several years, I've been thinking about a tribute hat. When I offered the challenge, Terry was all-in and the result is amazing! Terry was able to use the embroider liner and was even able to save the size tag and reorder labels. This one is not just a keeper, but destined to be a family heirloom. Thank you, Terry.



My inspiration...minus the snakeskin hat band.

 

[Blare]

The real beauty of a new custom is working with a hatter who listens to your ideas, is open to explore interesting concepts, and adds his or her own knowledge and know-how to make a dream become reality. Starting with a used, stock standard 50s 3X Stetson, Terry and I discussed everything from a flat brim to a heavily curled brim aka Matt Dillon. In the back of my mind, and for several years, I've been thinking about a tribute hat. When I offered the challenge, Terry was all-in and the result is amazing! Terry was able to use the embroider liner and was even able to save the size tag and reorder labels. This one is not just a keeper, but destined to be a family heirloom. Thank you, Terry.

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My inspiration...minus the snakeskin hat band.
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Fabulous

 

[T Jones]

The real beauty of a new custom is working with a hatter who listens to your ideas, is open to explore interesting concepts, and adds his or her own knowledge and know-how to make a dream become reality. Starting with a used, stock standard 50s 3X Stetson, Terry and I discussed everything from a flat brim to a heavily curled brim aka Matt Dillon. In the back of my mind, and for several years, I've been thinking about a tribute hat. When I offered the challenge, Terry was all-in and the result is amazing! Terry was able to use the embroider liner and was even able to save the size tag and reorder labels. This one is not just a keeper, but destined to be a family heirloom. Thank you, Terry.

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My inspiration...minus the snakeskin hat band.
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Awesome! You look great, and thank you! Those colors really work for you too. It was a real pleasure working with you. You had some great ideas, and actually, you gave me some ideas for future projects.

 

[Rmccamey]

Thanks for all the patience and extra effort, Terry.

 

[T Jones]

Thanks for all the patience and extra effort, Terry.

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You're very welcome buddy.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This is a Borsalino rebuild midway through:

 

[Deeeluxe Definitely]

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This is an incredibly cool looking and unusual hat! Looks great, @T Jones, and you wear it well @Rmccamey.

 

[T Jones]

This is a Borsalino rebuild midway through:


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The felt on that Borsalino is really nice. I love the brown on that too. Not to mention, that is one tall block!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

The felt on that Borsalino is really nice. I love the brown on that too. Not to mention, that is one tall block!

I think a 6” tall block on a fedora would look cartoonish in a size 6 ¾, but it’s none too tall at 7 ¾. I’m excited to move onto my next custom from you too.

 

[T Jones]

I think a 6” tall block on a fedora would look cartoonish in a size 6 ¾, but it’s none too tall at 7 ¾. I’m excited to move onto my next custom from you too.

Yup. That's true enough. You have to get the dimensions just right for it look good. I'm a 7 1/4. So for me a 5 3/4 open crown and a brim width of 2 5/8 - 2 3/4 works perfect but may not work for somebody else. Block shape and crease type is also something to consider for someone's size and face shape. In any event, I believe we got a tad more than 6 out of the Borsalino. More like 6 1/8. That crown height should definitely work perfect for you.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

After initially trying it with a cattleman’s crease, I decided to reshape this hat Terry made me. Fantastic felt!

 

[T Jones]

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You have a nice Adventurer vibe going on with the new shaping.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I’ve been keeping this hat by my door for months. I don’t think I have another hat hat has been worn as much. It’s just the right choice so often. Today it was the hat of choice for a staff meeting on a pontoon boat. Terry makes a great hat.

 

[T Jones]

I’ve been keeping this hat by my door for months. I don’t think I have another hat hat has been worn as much. It’s just the right choice so often. Today it was the hat of choice for a staff meeting on a pontoon boat. Terry makes a great hat.


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Wow. What a background! Love the scenery! You and your hat fit right in!

 

[Thundercolt]

Donor hat makes the ultimate sacrifice to give new life to a Fedora!

Dateline: Grove City, Ohio

A noble Old West “Planter” style hat volunteers to go under the knife to bring another Fedora into this world. In a bold move to have a second chance at life as a Fedora, a 25-year-old version of the classic “Planter” hat is entrusted to the skillful hands of Fedora Lounge hatter - T. Jones Custom Hats, Repairs, and Conversions.

End result: Another excellent conversion of a Western hat into a Fedora, by T. Jones!

• Re-blocked using custom vertical sided, low domed block
• Sweatband: 2” ultra-soft leather
• Brim: Dimensional – 2 ¾” in front 2 ½” sides
• Crown: 5 ¼” to 4 ½“ slope crown with a tight pinch
• Hatband: Black 1 ½” grosgrain ribbon, Borsalino style bow

 

[T Jones]

Donor hat makes the ultimate sacrifice to give new life to a Fedora!

Dateline: Grove City, Ohio

A noble Old West “Planter” style hat volunteers to go under the knife to bring another Fedora into this world. In a bold move to have a second chance at life as a Fedora, a 25-year-old version of the classic “Planter” hat is entrusted to the skillful hands of Fedora Lounge hatter - T. Jones Custom Hats, Repairs, and Conversions.

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End result: Another excellent conversion of a Western hat into a Fedora, by T. Jones!

• Re-blocked using custom vertical sided, low domed block
• Sweatband: 2” ultra-soft leather
• Brim: Dimensional – 2 ¾” in front 2 ½” sides
• Crown: 5 ¼” to 4 ½“ slope crown with a tight pinch
• Hatband: Black 1 ½” grosgrain ribbon, Borsalino style bow

I'm really glad you like the hat. It was great working with you buddy. I didn't know you had that hat for 25 years, though. I can only imagine how many adventures you and that hat shared together over the past 25 years, and now a new adventure begins.

Wear it well buddy, and thanks again! It was a real pleasure!

 

[T Jones]

Here's a couple of different angles of the ribbon and bow work on @Thundercolt 's hat. The bow style is one that's on a Borsalino I have.