StefanS Report post Posted July 3, 2011 Hi there, I am about to try to make my own leather cowboy hat. The pattern is from an old Tandy Booklet (Ideas for leather projects... No. 2). Since I'm a beginner, I don't have a clue which leather I should take, split leather or sleek leather and how thick it should be. I would be thankful for any advice one of you could give me. Greetings from Germany Stefan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r lenna Report post Posted July 3, 2011 I would use some leather with a little body to it. unless you want a floppy brim. I would use a oil tanned leather 4 to 5 oz, or a little bit thinner veg tanned stuff. Rob from Indiana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southtexas Report post Posted July 3, 2011 Hi there, I am about to try to make my own leather cowboy hat. The pattern is from an old Tandy Booklet (Ideas for leather projects... No. 2). Since I'm a beginner, I don't have a clue which leather I should take, split leather or sleek leather and how thick it should be. I would be thankful for any advice one of you could give me. Greetings from Germany Stefan If the pattern is similar to the old "Hombre" or "Maverick" Tandy patterns, those call for 4-5 ounce leather. They can be made with smooth or suede leather, whichever you prefer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leerwerker Report post Posted July 6, 2011 Stefan, Im Mai 2009 legte ich die Anweisungen und ein Muster auf meiner Website für einen Lederhut. Ich habe 3 Unzen und 5 Unzen Leder verwendet sehr erfolgreich. Sie könnenbei www.leatherlearn.com aussehen. Hi there, I am about to try to make my own leather cowboy hat. The pattern is from an old Tandy Booklet (Ideas for leather projects... No. 2). Since I'm a beginner, I don't have a clue which leather I should take, split leather or sleek leather and how thick it should be. I would be thankful for any advice one of you could give me. Greetings from Germany Stefan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites