viejo Report post Posted June 5, 2009 A friend asked me to make him a hatband, and I've got it pretty well finished except for the final, exact sizing and sewing the ends together. How do I attach it to the hat? It's fairly thin leather, I don't want to stitch it to the hat as the thread will be noticable. I've thought about stapling it, but he'd have to be wearing the hat at the time, and he's already told me he won't sit still for that.... Hot glue? I'm open to suggestions (although I still think stapling is the best way to go.....)..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Viejo, i was working on this one but it is not finished yet. most of mine are pulled around the hat snug. then i mark the ends and cut , then fasten the two ends together with a WHIP STICH. then carefully push the Band down on the hat, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted June 5, 2009 I've just sewn a loop of thread in the back before. I try to make it snug but I sew it just in case it comes loose so I don't loose it. Art The hate band looks great Luke! Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Viejo, Most factory hatbands are connected with a single stitch, in two or three locations, that is tied under the sweatband. I think most after market hatbands are just snugged on...... Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorsehairBraider Report post Posted June 5, 2009 I use a single stitch on mine, hiding it under the sweatband, but I have also used a tiny dab of glue. And I do mean tiny... I use the tip of a pin to put it in place. If I use the glue method, it's a tiny dab on each side, and I use an all-weather white glue. It's small enough that if you pull on it, you can easily pull it off without damaging the hat. If it's a custom hat the person just had made, they sometimes prefer this to the single stitch method. However the single stitch method is more secure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdkid Report post Posted June 6, 2009 I made one for my sons hat once. I used a concho on the band and put the screw through the hat too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted June 6, 2009 I've just sewn a loop of thread in the back before. I try to make it snug but I sew it just in case it comes loose so I don't loose it.Art The hate band looks great Luke! Art THANK YOU ART......... ps check out "BUCKAROO HATTERS".COM A FRIEND OF MINE'S HAT SHOP JUST OUTSIDE OF MEMPHIS. and be sure to listen to the music by Dave Stamey.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
