How we do the hats

[Indiego Jones]

Members asked me about the process we do on our hats.
I thought it would be interesting to post the full response in here.


To clarify some doubts, I'll write some characteristics of our work: (much of this info is already stated on our website)
* We have no company. We do this as a hobby. By fans, for the fans. We do this for pleasure, no stress.
* Felt is 100% hare.

We buy (localy) the felt body and the sweatband (soft authentic leather, in black). Ribbon (rayon high quality grossgrain) and lining (fine silk) from Europe.

This is the process:
- block the felt (on our own blocks). This stage involves water and lots of steam.
- ironing the felt
- dimensional cut
- pouncing the felt with 5 different sand papers measurements
- first application of Water Repellant
- attaching the sweatband (with sewing machine)
- attaching ribbon and bow
- attaching inner lining (glued)
- bashing
- second application of Water Repellant

Regards.-

[deadseascrolls]

I don't condone the STFU statement but my sentiment is "pictures, pictures, pictures!".

Would love to see a thread on the steps you take making one of your hats.

[Indiego Jones]

I don't condone the STFU statement but my sentiment is "pictures, pictures, pictures!".

Would love to see a thread on the steps you take making one of your hats.

Ok, I'll try to put together some kind of tutorial.
I don't have much time this days, it's high season on my business (tourism).

Regards.-