Leather Civil War(Inspired) Kepi

[Zonker]

Mines roughly 24 inches circumference. 6 inch diameter top circle

[outcast]

Hey Steve this place could contribute immensley to my inability to focus on what I am supposed to be doing. Its already produced extra work for me because i showed a few things to the wife and daughter.

Welcome to the club!

[ramrod]

i've always liked the design of the kepi (didn't realize that's what it's called). but what is it's purpose - i mean, why not just make a hat instead of that design? was there a reason that they were made to look like that instead of a typical hat?

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

Define typical hat, and for what century. Google up kepi for the history-they go way back, and were used by several countries.

Yep it is suede. I still remember when I bought it, and thinking that $25 was a lot of money for a hat. The brow needs some repair on the inside as sweat has rotted it over the years. I believe that the bill is a Latigo, as when it get hot down here the bill droops down. It is also doubled up in the top, and base which contribute to it's heft. Over the years it has developed a bit of character after being exposed to years in the Scouts; bailing out a canoe, endless campfires, sweat, dirt, rain, and many years as my daily hat. I am looking to make a lighter weight version for summer use since I have become a desert dweller. The next one will probably be cloth though to keep it light, and cool.

I have always liked this style hat, and it helped me be me, and not another sheep.

I liked this line--You laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at you because you are all the same.

[Zonker]

BigGun I would think a nice lightweight one could be done in canvas with a bit of facing inside around the back.But might not need the facing. Maybe do the top in 5 ounce tooling then the top of your head would keep it up and the material itself would support itself. Just have to either cover the top or paint it to match. If I have enough canvas around I might try it this weekend.