Hat

[Zingmo]

A while ago, I came across a fair quantity of (very) old canvas. I have been busy trying to find things to make out of it. My Tilley hat has gained so much character as it has aged, but it is blue (it was a gift) and it refuses to be water proof. This hat was inspired by Tilley and Real Deal hats. The idea was to make a hat that already has a history so I would never be squeamish about abusing it.

No sign of persnicketyness!

The lining band is a fabric belt that came with a pair of wifey's trousers.

There's a smock to match as well.

Many thanks to Toddy for providing the brass hardware - they are perfect!

Z

 

[John Fenna]

Lookin' gooood!

 

[Indoorsout]

Nice one! Did you use a pattern or make one yourself?

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Nice one! Did you use a pattern or make one yourself?

That would be my question too. Looks a tidy job btw.

 

[Mesquite]

Both items are great bit of kit there.

Like Indoorsout said, what did you do for a pattern?

 

[Zingmo]

No pattern at all - I just copied my Tilley. I did come up with a plan to get the size right: The first part to be sewn was the ....(short pause while I google "anatomy of a hat") side-band which I cut over-long, giving me a kind of open ended tube which was slightly conical. I then stuck this on me 'ead and marked where it fitted. Then I just cut off all the extra I didn't need.

Z

 

[Zingmo]

It was the same deal with the smock thing - it is copied from a Newlyn Cornish fishermans smock.

Z

 

[Shambling Shaman]

No pattern at all - I just copied my Tilley. I did come up with a plan to get the size right: The first part to be sewn was the ....(short pause while I google "anatomy of a hat") side-band which I cut over-long, giving me a kind of open ended tube which was slightly conical. I then stuck this on me 'ead and marked where it fitted. Then I just cut off all the extra I didn't need.

Z

Ahhh, very cunning m'lord

 

[Toddy]

Just seen this
Very tidy indeed Very practical looking set of kit

cheers,
Toddy

 

[northumbrian]

canny bit of work there mate,just wish i could do half as good !

 

[TurboGirl]

I know it's considered not the 'done thing' to resurrect an old thread but I shared out a load of canvas recently and this is SUCH an idea project to make from it Especially with all the old sewing machines about atm just itching to be stitching again!

I bet the pattern instructions from blacktimberwolfs thread on making a leather aussie bushcraft hat would work well for this too

 

[Goatboy]

I'd give belzeebob23 a shout, he's killed more Tilleys than anyone I know, has them on the wall in a hall of fame. He might want the kiss of life put back into one of them.

One of his many...

*Isit really bad form to bring back old threads? I love some of the old ones

 

[Big Stu 12]

Nice job mate, well done, like the smock

 

[TurboGirl]

*Is it really bad form to bring back old threads? I love some of the old ones

Well, no flaming this time When its 3yr+, theres so many new members who haven't had the chance to see or forgotton it from 1st time round, I can get away with begging forgiveness

Its a brilliant make, the smock is a fine versatile idea too... wools great but this would definately have a time and place, either natural in subzero or dressed to proof it Theres some diy oilcloth discussions here for those who fall across the thread in another 3yrs

 

[Zingmo]

The life of this forum is cyclical; like the seasons or the tides. Sometimes when the tide goes far out, forgotten things are revealed.
The hat is still going strong; just needs some more Greenland wax before the monsoon starts.
The smock has been thoroughly abused and smells of chainsaw oil. It fits the purpose "being outside"!
Still a favourite.

Z

 

[Dougster]

Great, but I really like the smock, would be great oiled with Barbour Wax.

 

[Goatboy]

Great, but I really like the smock, would be great oiled with Barbour Wax.

NIKWAX "wax cotton proof" is much easier to apply and gives a better finish. Have done a few items with it. http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/products/productdetail.php?productid=71

 

[Everything Mac]

Very nice.

Another thing added to the "must try" list.

Andy

 

[Zingmo]

NIKWAX "wax cotton proof" is much easier to apply and gives a better finish. Have done a few items with it. http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/products/productdetail.php?productid=71

I used Nikwax on it last time. Easy to apply but I found it lost its waterproofness quite quickly.

Z

 

[Goatboy]

I used Nikwax on it last time. Easy to apply but I found it lost its waterproofness quite quickly.

Z

Did you heat the bottle in hot water first to melt out the heavier waxes? I find if you don't you end up with more carrier than wax and it wears off quicker. I've asked a couple of Nikwax reps if they could get this put on the bottle but it appears they haven't got 'round to it yet.

Hope this helps.