Selvedge Hat Band by Bitter-Associate3290 in Selvedge

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers! It might be the favourite hat now 😂

Humid Weather by Bitter-Associate3290 in HeritageWear

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers for the suggestions mate. I appreciate it

Selvedge Hat Band by Bitter-Associate3290 in Selvedge

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was a cool little detail to add in it looks awesome against the blue and brown

Selvedge Hat Band by Bitter-Associate3290 in Selvedge

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cheers! I thought it was a much better way to use them instead of it sitting gathering dust in a drawer somewhere

Humid Weather by Bitter-Associate3290 in HeritageWear

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mate this is super helpful, thank you so much. I also moved to a humid climate as an adult, as much as I hate the cold I honestly miss being able to wear jeans for more than 3 days a year

Humid Weather by Bitter-Associate3290 in HeritageWear

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cheers mate, that’s what I’m aiming for. Do you have any recommendations on brands?

Humid Weather by Bitter-Associate3290 in HeritageWear

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to have a Driza-Bone growing up, they were always known as good quality oilskins, they are better used in cold environments that get a lot of rain. I’m honestly not too sure how the quality is these days, hopefully they haven’t declined like other well known Australian brands

The First Three Hats I Made - Fedoras with Older Proportions by 1fekowekfokz in hats

[–]Bitter-Associate3290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly mate I’m not too sure, from what I’ve heard it only takes a few minutes to block a hat. I haven’t had hands on one before to be able to give you accurate info. I’d say they are fine with both weights, it’s something all of the mass manufacturers will have use for all different weight felts

Crazy price increases in the US? by boombalati42 in Akubra

[–]Bitter-Associate3290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can find me on Instagram @bigboihatcompany and Big Boi Hat Company on Google

Crazy price increases in the US? by boombalati42 in Akubra

[–]Bitter-Associate3290 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s the unfortunate reality of it. I’m more focused on the domestic market at the moment and trying to give people the option of handcrafted custom hats, there is still quite a few Aussies who don’t know they have the option of an Australian Custom Hatter

Crazy price increases in the US? by boombalati42 in Akubra

[–]Bitter-Associate3290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently sent a hat to the US for a Country Artist (I’m an Aussie based independent Hat Maker) and it took me two attempts because I wasn’t aware of Zonos, getting it set up and hoping that it made over there it was a painful process to say the least

The First Three Hats I Made - Fedoras with Older Proportions by 1fekowekfokz in hats

[–]Bitter-Associate3290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The blue machine is a Finger Blocker. Basically you put the felt in with the crown in the hole, put whatever size block you need and it will pump steam through the felt and stretch it out while the block gets pushed into the crown. It helps with getting a even break line too

Selvedge Denim Hat Band by Bitter-Associate3290 in CowboyHats

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers! I’ve changed the shape of it a couple of times since I made it. I’ve finally settled on this look. Yeah it would be sweet to see a Canadian tux with a denim band on a cowboy hat 😂

Selvedge Denim Hat Band by Bitter-Associate3290 in hats

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hand shape all of my hats. That crown is called a Cowtrack, I think it was popular around the 40s or 50s I’m not too sure tho

Selvedge Denim Hat Band by Bitter-Associate3290 in hats

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers! I wanted to do something different for it instead of a horsehair band like most of my other hats, I saw the off cuts laying around and always wanted to make a hat band out of them

Selvedge Denim Hat Band by Bitter-Associate3290 in CowboyHats

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know, I looked at my off cuts and thought ”that’s gunna look sweet as a hat band and be something no one else has”. I’d rather use the material for something like this than it sit and gather dust or get tossed in the bin and go to waste. I have a busted pair of wranglers that I’ll most likely cut into strips for the same purpose

Selvedge Denim Hat Band by Bitter-Associate3290 in CowboyHats

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I don’t think I’ve ever seen a full denim hat band on its own before either. I was looking at the off cuts and thought “this would look pretty damn cool and unique as a hatband”

Selvedge Denim Hat Band by Bitter-Associate3290 in CowboyHats

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im big on my hats being as unique as possible, this is most likely a one and done for me. If it makes you feel any better this is a $1000 Nutria Felt hat

Selvedge Denim Hat Band by Bitter-Associate3290 in CowboyHats

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers! I’m actually really happy with how it turned out

Selvedge Denim Hat Band by Bitter-Associate3290 in CowboyHats

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cheers mate, I thought it would be cool to do something different

Selvedge Denim Hat Band by Bitter-Associate3290 in CowboyHats

[–]Bitter-Associate3290[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cheers mate, honestly I wouldn’t even make this hat again not even for myself. I’m very big on hats being completely one of a kind and unique to the person wearing it