Members xzanaith Posted May 3, 2014 Members Report Posted May 3, 2014 I am about to make one of these.I made the Top Hat a couple of years ago and it fits fine.After reading the comments I am going to cut one out of cardstock before I cut any leather this time I only have just enough black "lizard" embossed cowhide for one hat. LOL I will try to post a picture when I get it done. Quote
Members KCF2013 Posted June 4, 2014 Members Report Posted June 4, 2014 I used the tandy pattern for a reference and made my own pattern for a "bush hat" here is a pic of a couple finished hats and a pic of one that after I was almost done sewing the brim on..I realized I had the wrong size brim with the wrong crown.... lesson learned. Quote Kings County ForgeP:(506) 663-8066KingsCountyForge.com
Members craftsman827 Posted June 19, 2014 Members Report Posted June 19, 2014 Just wondering if you finished the hat ? Here is a old photo of two hats I made 5 years ago. The black one wasn't quite finished. I didn't put the bend in the brim yet,& no hat band. I used 4/5 oz, & it made the hat too heavy. 2/3 oz. would be better. Quote
Members johnggrg Posted June 20, 2014 Author Members Report Posted June 20, 2014 Yes I did finish the hat. But somehow I messed up and it was a little small. So I gave it to a buddy. I never took a picture but I am sure he can send me one to put up here. It looks nothing like the regular hat. I made changes to the top. It came out like a fedora on the top. I made it from 4-5 oz. I which it would have been 2-3 oz. Everything seemed right so when it came out small i was reallt disapointed. I don't think I will ever do another because of that. To much work to not be used. But my friend will use it at least theres that. When I get a picture from him I will post it. John Quote
Members Lizardo Posted September 24, 2015 Members Report Posted September 24, 2015 I have one I made about 20 years ago, still wear it. It is a bit different than the pattern, yes, it ran a tad small for me also. I double loop braided the edge of the brim. The brim is a bit large and I didn't curl mine at all, I was into buckskinning at the time and it served pretty well as an umbrella, LOL. Quote
Members emcniel Posted October 11, 2015 Members Report Posted October 11, 2015 Just wondering if you finished the hat ? Here is a old photo of two hats I made 5 years ago. The black one wasn't quite finished. I didn't put the bend in the brim yet,& no hat band. I used 4/5 oz, & it made the hat too heavy. 2/3 oz. would be better. Those are nice. Quote
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