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The leather sweatband is then hand guided and stitched to the hat.
June 13, 2017 in SASS Wire. We can also do a spot cleaning, but again, it is dependent on the condition the hat is in will depend on whether we can do a simple spot clean and reshape or have to send for a full renovation. Please include your name, phone number, email and shipping address.
I've always tried to save the old sweats, or at least cut out any logos imprinted on the old sweats, together with any labels or tags, and I just keep them inside the box for personal reference.
When we re-block a hat it is placed on a proper hat block, stiffened, and then steamed to the proper shape.
A simple shaping of the brim or crown.
Remove tape backing from product.
Once dry, the crown is steamed. 5960 South Topaz Street
A new sweatband can make a hat feel new again.
Great!
* Discard the used strip when soiled and replace. If needed RUSH or for a specific date, please call 403.936.5090 before ordering. Not sure why it failed. Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more .
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Any true Hatter (a store that both sells and repairs hats) that carries Stetson should probably have those available. Can anyone recommend a hatter to replace the sweatband in a cowboy hat.
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From shop shopdesertgoldvtg, ad by TheVintageWorldFinds Once the liner is placed and tacked inside your hat it will look like new again!
If you don't have one to transplant you could probably find a donor at DAV or Salvation Army.
Please allow 3 - 4 months for the renovation of your hat, after your order arrives and is confirmed by Hat Doctor. The amount of the curl or roll that we apply to the hat depends on the customers request.
The hat is placed in a wooden flange and the brim is pressed to tighten, smooth, and form initial shape.
The sweatband is just that the first point of contact between your head and the hat. In both cases, they used a liner with their own logo.
Made (by hand) in Texas. Dont worry! * Discard the used strip when soiled and replace.
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Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. 18 hours ago, Charlie Plasters, SASS#60943 said: 21 minutes ago, Tye Riverman, SASS #41433 said: Looking for a Hatter to replace a sweatband, avid handgun hunter and Cowboy Action Shooter.
I don't think they are exclusive, Sam.
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FREE shipping, ad by YourTurnVintageStore Attends as a supplier/vendor as many major SASS events as he can. I've also had an Akubra restoration done there and it came back with a sweat band with no markings. *ALL SPECIAL OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS valid for USA Ground service only. Let Carole and Greg breathe new life into your favourite old hat!
The crown is smoothed and any spots that did not come out in the chemical bath are sanded.
The renovation specialist takes a soft brush to remove any excess spots.
Also semi-professional trumpet player as well as a real deal bugler and play graveside for deceased veterans and their families. A wood wedge is then set a ninety degree angle where the crown meets the brim. JavaScript is disabled. Let us know if you have any changes to make on your hat in reference to head size or crease.
Shape Crown, 6.
He and his wife opened the store in Lockhart.
Colorado Hat Co. in Estes Park Co. did one for me a few years back .
Ad from shop carlesmartichapeaux AND send with your hat FOR A cleaning, re-sizing, or complete renovation.
MechanicalOrange The missus hand stitched it into place and it works fine.
A wood block will be inserted in the crown to give it shape. Bronco Sue's in Tularosa NM.
I am in VA so the closer to the East Coast the better. If not in, he will call you back. A subreddit for all things worn on the head.
The hat is completely disassembled and the hat band, sweatband, liningand edge binding on the brim, if there is any, are removed in preparation for the hat to be placed in a chemical bath which cleanses the hat and restores its original stiffness.
Thanks for the offer, but would prefer to get a hatter to fix it. See our gallery page for some amazing renovations. Thanks for all the replies! From shop YourTurnVintageStore, ad by carlesmartichapeaux
Excessive use may wear down the material, and excessive heat can cause leather sweatbands to shrink. The brim is also sanded to remove any remaining spots on the brim and then ironed in order to reset the stiffness in the brim. Replace the sweatband and make the insideof your hat feel clean and fresh. Shootist '99.
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No reply from Stetson themselves.
So sticking in a new liner into an old hat is a bit absurd, in my opinion.
7.
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Original Dooley Gang #10. Copyright 2019 sassnet.com You local retailer an call the customer service line on their catalog and order more liners. The trims vary in color and width to give each hat an individual appeal.
Strip Hat
The hat is then thoroughly washed in a chemical solution to remove stains and embedded soil.
I have a stetson that is over 30 years old and looks it, but the hat band still survives. For payment, please e nclose personal check, money order, or credit card number with expiration for $145 ($120 for hat restoration, $25 for shipping). From shop LouisesVintageFrance, CZK 2,079.88
My most often worn Stetson is in need of a new sweat band as well.
hmmm , i never thought to do anything like that , i bought my hat at a local antiqueshop - stetson but not a very new one , guess i need to think on an upgrade one day maybe . At this time a hat can be made smaller or larger. 405.232.4287 |orders@shortyshattery.com.
Take it to someone that specializes in hats.
Add Liner, Fill out our Renovation Order form If you have something in mind that you do not see on our site, just ask us. Dont let your hat feel sad with an old sweaty and torn hat liner. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
They used vinyl bands, glued them in the hats, and then sprayed so much stiffener that the original beauty of the felt is gone.
Pick a contrasting ribboncolor to make your hat ready to go to town.
Want to make your hat a little cooler?
from CalArts. This is a General Hat Sizing Chart: Please read each hat product page for further sizing information.
We welcome hats from around the world for renovations and ask that you always contact us first by email or phone prior to sending. Ad from shop shopdesertgoldvtg
Add Binding to the edge of the brim of your hat for that finishing touch. The edge of the brim is rounded and finished for a completed look.
YourTurnVintageStore This is an intricate process where the hat undergoes a deep cleaning, re-blocking, shaping, and if necessary a new leather sweatband and new liner are added. If you want cloth there seem to be a lot of vendors, but for leather so far I've only found one, HERE.
The renovation specialist will then take a soft brush to remove any excess spots.
Want to know more?
Hats received in fall or winter could take longer due to the heavier demand. 1.
That's risky in its own way though as heat could deform or discolor the wool.
Measure the inside of your hat.
Some of the hats shown below have buckstitching which is an additional style option that can be ordered at an additional cost.
COPYRIGHT 2022 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - HAT DOCTOR. TheVintageWorldFinds Thanks for the additional suggestions.
WanoGifts Several of my most sherished, most "valuable" old felts and one of my two Panama hats have been refurbished -out of real necessity, being "wasted"- with a generic sweatband.
Excludes wholesale/B2B, Certain Brand Restrictions, Special Orders or Where Otherwise Noted. Replace the liner and sweatband for a clean and fresh hat. From shop TheVintageWorldFinds, ad by MechanicalOrange Ad from shop RevivalVintageUK To start the renovation process each hat is stripped of the old leather, lining and band.
The crown and brim are then pounced, powdered and dry ragged to regain color and finish. Save 10% Sitewide | Black Friday in July | CODE: FRIDAY10, FINAL WEEKEND 10% Off Sitewide Black Friday in July Ends IN, Copyright 1999-2020 Village Hat Shop: The #1 Source for Hats Online.
9.
Brim to large? Excess fluid is then extracted from the hat.
From shop finevintagefedoras, CZK 456.82 FREE shipping, If you don't want others to see this collection, make it private.
The brim is sanded to remove any remaining spots on the brim and then ironed in order to reset the stiffness in the brim. He did the initial build and when I sent back for cleaning and reshaping he was unbelievably reasonable.
Suspect Dave at D bar J could do your work also. 2.
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in English from Occidental College and a writing M.F.A. I dont want to replace it because I dont want to remove something so antique.
I recommend pursuing a quality "generic" installed by someone who knows what he or she is doing. Shortys Caboy Hat Renovations 1007 S. Agnew Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73108.
My Loss. At Shortys Hattery we can cut down the brim of the hat evenly all the way around.
Copyright 2022 Leaf Group Ltd., all rights reserved.
When it comes to felt hats, there isnt much that we cant do.
regards, TJ. Founders Club Gold '04, Shooting, Reading, Riding my Horses, Maintaining my Ranch, Conversing With Friends and Family, Fixing Guns, (good) Old Western Movies. Buckaroo hatters did my hat, twice.
CB, it's been around 10 years since they operated the store in Buda.
Ad from shop Chapolala
For an additionalcharge of $35 we can add binding to your hat. FREE shipping, CZK 1,748.30 Add Eyelets 3 per side to allow air flow to the inside of your hat. Just for clarification, youre okay that the replacement sweatband and liner wont have the Stetson labeling.
The outside trim or ribbon is then tacked to the hat.
The one that needs replacing is only 2 years old, but the hat band shrunk so bad it is rolling over.
Life member: NRA, SCI, RMEF, IHMSA, TSRA, & SASS.
It is preferable if you have a favorite hat with which you do not want to part. Hat repairs in Hatters terms are referred to as Hat Renovations. dbarjhats@yahoo.comhttps://www.dbarjhat.com, I had an old slouch hat that I never wore with a nice sweatband in it; swapped it into the hat that needed a new one.
8. I wear my hats quite a bit, .
There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. If you are looking for a little something special and different have a Ribbon/Bow hatband added to your renovated hat.
From shop KEEPZ, CZK 5,384.62
I have one that you can have if you pm me your address.
SterzealHats (702) 430-0681 After the chemical bath, the hat is hung to dry for 24 hours. Iron head shape into Hat
Cut your leather a bit longer at first.
Some ordersmay be subject to additional charges.
That's why those who do have perfect truly vintage hats are the real kings of the open road! She holds a B.A.
We use a special precision hat making tool and a special technique. The hat is submerged in a chemical bath just until it is saturated.
I buy only hats that I can wear, but some of them are.
Late to the party, but give Alicia a call at 619-722-1100, she's fixed one of mine twice and made me a custom hat that's just awesome.
From shop FamousFilmwear, ad by SterzealHats
Use a small needle and a fine silk thread to avoid making large holes in the hat. Hat is inspected for cuts, breaks, and holes in crown and brim. These photos are shown with binding which is not included in the Ribbon /Bow hatband. Surface dirt is removed and hat is chemically treated for different types of stain. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. From shop WanoGifts, ad by finevintagefedoras
I have a black, felt Resistol cowboy hat that I got from my great grandfather.
D Bar J Hat Company KEEPZ
Recently, Ive found that the sweatband has had a tear in the stitching which has been becoming worse each time I remove the hat. Ad from shop FamousFilmwear
Show results for resistol fedora mans instead. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US.
2022 Catalena Hatters. Stetson is a trademark and the idea of just selling liners that some unscrupulous people would stick in a non-Stetson hat to try and pass it off as a real Stetson well it is something that just ain't gonna happen. The hats crown is opened and the crown and brim are measured and documented on the renovation form.
Looks like you already have an account!
The length of the sweatband must match the hat measurement exactly or the hat will be uncomfortable and not fit properly.
Try abhatters.com there are some pictures there, but the best way to contact is by phone, she's near San Diego CA. This does not include shipping time, which can add 2 - 3 weeks or more to the arrival time.
The leather sweatband is then hand guided and stitched to the hat.
June 13, 2017 in SASS Wire. We can also do a spot cleaning, but again, it is dependent on the condition the hat is in will depend on whether we can do a simple spot clean and reshape or have to send for a full renovation. Please include your name, phone number, email and shipping address.
I've always tried to save the old sweats, or at least cut out any logos imprinted on the old sweats, together with any labels or tags, and I just keep them inside the box for personal reference.
When we re-block a hat it is placed on a proper hat block, stiffened, and then steamed to the proper shape.
A simple shaping of the brim or crown.
Remove tape backing from product.
Once dry, the crown is steamed. 5960 South Topaz Street
A new sweatband can make a hat feel new again.
Great!
* Discard the used strip when soiled and replace. If needed RUSH or for a specific date, please call 403.936.5090 before ordering. Not sure why it failed. Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more .
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Any true Hatter (a store that both sells and repairs hats) that carries Stetson should probably have those available. Can anyone recommend a hatter to replace the sweatband in a cowboy hat.
Sew in New Sweatband You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings.
From shop shopdesertgoldvtg, ad by TheVintageWorldFinds Once the liner is placed and tacked inside your hat it will look like new again!
If you don't have one to transplant you could probably find a donor at DAV or Salvation Army.
Please allow 3 - 4 months for the renovation of your hat, after your order arrives and is confirmed by Hat Doctor. The amount of the curl or roll that we apply to the hat depends on the customers request.
The hat is placed in a wooden flange and the brim is pressed to tighten, smooth, and form initial shape.
The sweatband is just that the first point of contact between your head and the hat. In both cases, they used a liner with their own logo.
Made (by hand) in Texas. Dont worry! * Discard the used strip when soiled and replace.
It may not display this or other websites correctly. finevintagefedoras AgnoulitaHats Ad from shop YourTurnVintageStore
Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. 18 hours ago, Charlie Plasters, SASS#60943 said: 21 minutes ago, Tye Riverman, SASS #41433 said: Looking for a Hatter to replace a sweatband, avid handgun hunter and Cowboy Action Shooter.
I don't think they are exclusive, Sam.
See our privacy policy.
FREE shipping, ad by YourTurnVintageStore Attends as a supplier/vendor as many major SASS events as he can. I've also had an Akubra restoration done there and it came back with a sweat band with no markings. *ALL SPECIAL OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS valid for USA Ground service only. Let Carole and Greg breathe new life into your favourite old hat!
The crown is smoothed and any spots that did not come out in the chemical bath are sanded.
The renovation specialist takes a soft brush to remove any excess spots.
Also semi-professional trumpet player as well as a real deal bugler and play graveside for deceased veterans and their families. A wood wedge is then set a ninety degree angle where the crown meets the brim. JavaScript is disabled. Let us know if you have any changes to make on your hat in reference to head size or crease.
Shape Crown, 6.
He and his wife opened the store in Lockhart.
Colorado Hat Co. in Estes Park Co. did one for me a few years back .
Ad from shop carlesmartichapeaux AND send with your hat FOR A cleaning, re-sizing, or complete renovation.
MechanicalOrange The missus hand stitched it into place and it works fine.
A wood block will be inserted in the crown to give it shape. Bronco Sue's in Tularosa NM.
I am in VA so the closer to the East Coast the better. If not in, he will call you back. A subreddit for all things worn on the head.
The hat is completely disassembled and the hat band, sweatband, liningand edge binding on the brim, if there is any, are removed in preparation for the hat to be placed in a chemical bath which cleanses the hat and restores its original stiffness.
Thanks for the offer, but would prefer to get a hatter to fix it. See our gallery page for some amazing renovations. Thanks for all the replies! From shop YourTurnVintageStore, ad by carlesmartichapeaux
Excessive use may wear down the material, and excessive heat can cause leather sweatbands to shrink. The brim is also sanded to remove any remaining spots on the brim and then ironed in order to reset the stiffness in the brim. Replace the sweatband and make the insideof your hat feel clean and fresh. Shootist '99.
Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions.
No reply from Stetson themselves.
So sticking in a new liner into an old hat is a bit absurd, in my opinion.
7.
Read our Cookie Policy.
Original Dooley Gang #10. Copyright 2019 sassnet.com You local retailer an call the customer service line on their catalog and order more liners. The trims vary in color and width to give each hat an individual appeal.
Strip Hat
The hat is then thoroughly washed in a chemical solution to remove stains and embedded soil.
I have a stetson that is over 30 years old and looks it, but the hat band still survives. For payment, please e nclose personal check, money order, or credit card number with expiration for $145 ($120 for hat restoration, $25 for shipping). From shop LouisesVintageFrance, CZK 2,079.88
My most often worn Stetson is in need of a new sweat band as well.
hmmm , i never thought to do anything like that , i bought my hat at a local antiqueshop - stetson but not a very new one , guess i need to think on an upgrade one day maybe . At this time a hat can be made smaller or larger. 405.232.4287 |orders@shortyshattery.com.
Take it to someone that specializes in hats.
Add Liner, Fill out our Renovation Order form If you have something in mind that you do not see on our site, just ask us. Dont let your hat feel sad with an old sweaty and torn hat liner. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
They used vinyl bands, glued them in the hats, and then sprayed so much stiffener that the original beauty of the felt is gone.
Pick a contrasting ribboncolor to make your hat ready to go to town.
Want to make your hat a little cooler?
from CalArts. This is a General Hat Sizing Chart: Please read each hat product page for further sizing information.
We welcome hats from around the world for renovations and ask that you always contact us first by email or phone prior to sending. Ad from shop shopdesertgoldvtg
Add Binding to the edge of the brim of your hat for that finishing touch. The edge of the brim is rounded and finished for a completed look.
YourTurnVintageStore This is an intricate process where the hat undergoes a deep cleaning, re-blocking, shaping, and if necessary a new leather sweatband and new liner are added. If you want cloth there seem to be a lot of vendors, but for leather so far I've only found one, HERE.
The renovation specialist will then take a soft brush to remove any excess spots.
Want to know more?
Hats received in fall or winter could take longer due to the heavier demand. 1.
That's risky in its own way though as heat could deform or discolor the wool.
Measure the inside of your hat.
Some of the hats shown below have buckstitching which is an additional style option that can be ordered at an additional cost.
COPYRIGHT 2022 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - HAT DOCTOR. TheVintageWorldFinds Thanks for the additional suggestions.
WanoGifts Several of my most sherished, most "valuable" old felts and one of my two Panama hats have been refurbished -out of real necessity, being "wasted"- with a generic sweatband.
Excludes wholesale/B2B, Certain Brand Restrictions, Special Orders or Where Otherwise Noted. Replace the liner and sweatband for a clean and fresh hat. From shop TheVintageWorldFinds, ad by MechanicalOrange Ad from shop RevivalVintageUK To start the renovation process each hat is stripped of the old leather, lining and band.
The crown and brim are then pounced, powdered and dry ragged to regain color and finish. Save 10% Sitewide | Black Friday in July | CODE: FRIDAY10, FINAL WEEKEND 10% Off Sitewide Black Friday in July Ends IN, Copyright 1999-2020 Village Hat Shop: The #1 Source for Hats Online.
9.
Brim to large? Excess fluid is then extracted from the hat.
From shop finevintagefedoras, CZK 456.82 FREE shipping, If you don't want others to see this collection, make it private.
The brim is sanded to remove any remaining spots on the brim and then ironed in order to reset the stiffness in the brim. He did the initial build and when I sent back for cleaning and reshaping he was unbelievably reasonable.
Suspect Dave at D bar J could do your work also. 2.
DUTY FREE CUSTOMS CODE 9993
Shop for Hats at VillageHatShop.com | Privacy Policy | Website Accessibility | Site Map Las Vegas, Nevada 89120 *ALL SPECIAL OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS valid for USA Ground service only.
in English from Occidental College and a writing M.F.A. I dont want to replace it because I dont want to remove something so antique.
I recommend pursuing a quality "generic" installed by someone who knows what he or she is doing. Shortys Caboy Hat Renovations 1007 S. Agnew Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73108.
My Loss. At Shortys Hattery we can cut down the brim of the hat evenly all the way around.
Copyright 2022 Leaf Group Ltd., all rights reserved.
When it comes to felt hats, there isnt much that we cant do.
regards, TJ. Founders Club Gold '04, Shooting, Reading, Riding my Horses, Maintaining my Ranch, Conversing With Friends and Family, Fixing Guns, (good) Old Western Movies. Buckaroo hatters did my hat, twice.
CB, it's been around 10 years since they operated the store in Buda.
Ad from shop Chapolala
For an additionalcharge of $35 we can add binding to your hat. FREE shipping, CZK 1,748.30 Add Eyelets 3 per side to allow air flow to the inside of your hat. Just for clarification, youre okay that the replacement sweatband and liner wont have the Stetson labeling.
The outside trim or ribbon is then tacked to the hat.
The one that needs replacing is only 2 years old, but the hat band shrunk so bad it is rolling over.
Life member: NRA, SCI, RMEF, IHMSA, TSRA, & SASS.
It is preferable if you have a favorite hat with which you do not want to part. Hat repairs in Hatters terms are referred to as Hat Renovations. dbarjhats@yahoo.comhttps://www.dbarjhat.com, I had an old slouch hat that I never wore with a nice sweatband in it; swapped it into the hat that needed a new one.
8. I wear my hats quite a bit, .
There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. If you are looking for a little something special and different have a Ribbon/Bow hatband added to your renovated hat.
From shop KEEPZ, CZK 5,384.62
I have one that you can have if you pm me your address.
SterzealHats (702) 430-0681 After the chemical bath, the hat is hung to dry for 24 hours. Iron head shape into Hat
Cut your leather a bit longer at first.
Some ordersmay be subject to additional charges.
That's why those who do have perfect truly vintage hats are the real kings of the open road! She holds a B.A.
We use a special precision hat making tool and a special technique. The hat is submerged in a chemical bath just until it is saturated.
I buy only hats that I can wear, but some of them are.
Late to the party, but give Alicia a call at 619-722-1100, she's fixed one of mine twice and made me a custom hat that's just awesome.
From shop FamousFilmwear, ad by SterzealHats
Use a small needle and a fine silk thread to avoid making large holes in the hat. Hat is inspected for cuts, breaks, and holes in crown and brim. These photos are shown with binding which is not included in the Ribbon /Bow hatband. Surface dirt is removed and hat is chemically treated for different types of stain. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. From shop WanoGifts, ad by finevintagefedoras
I have a black, felt Resistol cowboy hat that I got from my great grandfather.
D Bar J Hat Company KEEPZ
Recently, Ive found that the sweatband has had a tear in the stitching which has been becoming worse each time I remove the hat. Ad from shop FamousFilmwear
Show results for resistol fedora mans instead. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US.
2022 Catalena Hatters. Stetson is a trademark and the idea of just selling liners that some unscrupulous people would stick in a non-Stetson hat to try and pass it off as a real Stetson well it is something that just ain't gonna happen. The hats crown is opened and the crown and brim are measured and documented on the renovation form.
Looks like you already have an account!
The length of the sweatband must match the hat measurement exactly or the hat will be uncomfortable and not fit properly.
Try abhatters.com there are some pictures there, but the best way to contact is by phone, she's near San Diego CA. This does not include shipping time, which can add 2 - 3 weeks or more to the arrival time.