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
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