OldTom Report post Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) Hey guys, my first post here, but I would like to say how much I am a fan of this website. I've only been working with leather for a few months but absolutely love it. Hopefully someone can help me with how to go about making a hat like this one. Any info/tips would be greatly appreciated. Is it possible to make it from one piece of suede? Or sewing two sections together? What is the best way to mould suede? Thanks in advance. Edited April 22, 2015 by OldTom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub3 Report post Posted April 22, 2015 Suede can't be moulded, but if you are using suede to make this hat it is pretty easy to find a sewing pattern online. Search for bucket hat or floppy hat and you will find many patterns and tutorials on how to sew it. They will be made from regular fabric, but the same steps still apply, and you can even sew it with a regular home sewing machine. Karina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halitech Report post Posted April 22, 2015 I think you'd be looking at 3 pieces to make something like this. And suede doesn't mold so you can't mold it. You need something that absorbs water and that is pretty much only veg tanned leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldTom Report post Posted April 22, 2015 Thanks for the tips! Just another question, is it possible to get that single dome shape (with no visible seams) from suede? Or is that style hat only made from felt that's moulded? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldTom Report post Posted April 22, 2015 Cheers for all the advice everyone, I appreciate it. Now back to the drawing board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
