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This one is for you dad!

Marc

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I've already shown you some teasers of this hat in the "a couple of hats" thread. However I cannot deny that my pride makes me believe that this hat deserves its own thread. I hope you don't mind.

Four, almost five years... this is how long you've been bugging me to PLEASE make a hat for you. Since you're lurking around here, dad, you'll know that patience is a virtue in this hobby, more than in any other, but your upcomming 65th. birthday and the trip to Las Vegas this May made me finally start on the hat you wanted. Alas, due to all the knowledge you gained from our conversations and your continueous reading on the forums, you know of things that means more work for me, so no wonder it took a little longer LOL! Due to this background, I think it's only fair that the first time you see it, is on a forum as well. Since you never post, I'll do as always and ask the members to share their honest opinion - good and bad as always...

Well here it is - I only need to sew in the liner and the little tie bow on the sweatband yet:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/jcg60625/Number 12/DSCN1350.jpg
Grey with navy blue ribbon and Eckart style creasing

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/jcg60625/Number 12/DSCN1353.jpg
Handstitched - as requested

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/jcg60625/Number 12/DSCN1355.jpg
Ein hübscher Rücken...

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/jcg60625/Number 12/DSCN1359.jpg
Still a little damp after shaping it, but you'll get the idea.

Wear it with pride - that's how I made it.

Regards,

Marc
 

Marc

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Guys, I cannot thank you enough!!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for your ever so kind words!!!

I've sewn in the liner and the tie bow in the meanwhile, done a little tweaking to the bow and taken a few better pictures:

http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/jcg60625/Number 12/?action=view&current=DSCN1360.jpg

http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/jcg60625/Number 12/?action=view&current=DSCN1361.jpg

http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/jcg60625/Number 12/?action=view&current=DSCN1363.jpg

http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/jcg60625/Number 12/?action=view&current=DSCN1364.jpg
(yeah... I'm already looking forward to doing the ribbon all over again, once the grey roohide sweatbands are in... at least you get a good view on the embroidied bridal satin liner)

http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/jcg60625/Number 12/?action=view&current=DSCN1365.jpg

http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/jcg60625/Number 12/?action=view&current=DSCN1367.jpg

Thanks again,

Marc
 

Lefty

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Your edge binding always amazes me and this new ribbon work is fantastic. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

DSCN1367.jpg
 

bolthead

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WoW.....

I have to agree with the others, the color combo is great. Nice work with the hand sewn binding. I love the Diagonal Ribbon treatment, and that crease is Sweet. Why do you call it "Eckart" though? [huh]

All in all, outstanding job. You're Pop will be thrilled. Please post a picture of him wearing it proudly. ;)
 

jimmy the lid

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DSCN1365.jpg


Marc -- Absolutely beautiful! :eusa_clap

I love the ribbon work -- very creative. The crease reminds me of a deer track (hoof print) -- so, I love the "deer track" crease, as well! Cool.

I will say that it appears as if the side dent on the left side of the hat extends much farther back than on the right side. Hey, just keeping it real. :D

Outstanding job!

Cheers,
JtL
 

Razzman

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Outstanding! Quite unique. I must also agree with those posting prior to me. Great color combination and fantastic ribbon treatment.:eusa_clap
 

Belegnole

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WOW...Can I say it again....WOW!

Marc, After looking at countless hats on the web I have to say that I am not easily impressed. Like the others I have looked at all sorts of hats custom and otherwise including yours. This hat IS impressive....
 

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