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Post by brokennock on Jun 2, 2022 17:38:12 GMT -7
I seem to recall reading more than one report of captives/adoptees, having the hair plucked for them. Once adopted they were family. If the women of the family were in the habit culturally of plucking the men's hair, they would have done so for their adopted family member as well.
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Post by RyanAK on Jun 4, 2022 10:03:27 GMT -7
Any mention of bearded Highlanders? I can’t find any references.
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Post by RyanAK on Jun 4, 2022 10:12:52 GMT -7
Back to hats for a moment. Unless I find something already made that really seems appropriate and tickles my fancy, I’ll likely make a hat up from a felt blank. I’m still searching for the right style. I also decided to search for info on linings and sweatbands. Found some gems in the 18th Century Material Culture archives. First, some surviving artifacts: I find this stuff fascinating.
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Post by RyanAK on Jun 4, 2022 10:16:03 GMT -7
And some artwork. I’m often amazed at the level of detail in some of these paintings. You can see the stitching in this one!
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Post by paranger on Jun 4, 2022 11:03:05 GMT -7
Awesome pics. I have seen the first type of liner reproduced by Dirty Billy's and the second by Townsend and others. Both obviously hc/pc, as you have just demonstrated.
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Post by RyanAK on Jun 4, 2022 11:09:41 GMT -7
Yeah… I was considering doing the lining myself, but the lined Townsend blanks with a lining looks to be correct. Add a sweatband with a piece of leather whip stitched to the seam and go.
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Post by paranger on Jun 4, 2022 11:13:02 GMT -7
Yeah… I was considering doing the lining myself, but the lined Townsend blanks with a lining looks to be correct. Add a sweatband with a piece of leather whip stitched to the seam and go. Certainly a good option.
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Post by brokennock on Jun 4, 2022 17:30:56 GMT -7
Yeah… I was considering doing the lining myself, but the lined Townsend blanks with a lining looks to be correct. Add a sweatband with a piece of leather whip stitched to the seam and go. That is the option I went with. Also added a chamois sweat band. I might remove the sweat band though as it makes the hat a little snug. I often wear a silk cravat under my hat so don't really need the sweat band anyway and have come to prefer my hats a little on the loose side.
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Post by RyanAK on Jun 5, 2022 7:11:48 GMT -7
I have linen around so could easily put my own in. I think Townsends uses cotton. My Clearwater hat has a lovely lining with a really comfortable sweatband, but I can’t tell just what kind of leather it is.
Still… need to find a style of cocked hat that’s appropriate and I like. Then study up on the details of edge binding, how to hold the cocked brim up, etc. Sounds like a grand rabbit hole to head down!
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Post by paranger on Jun 5, 2022 9:51:22 GMT -7
I have linen around so could easily put my own in. I think Townsends uses cotton. My Clearwater hat has a lovely lining with a really comfortable sweatband, but I can’t tell just what kind of leather it is. Still… need to find a style of cocked hat that’s appropriate and I like. Then study up on the details of edge binding, how to hold the cocked brim up, etc. Sounds like a grand rabbit hole to head down! I used deerskin for my last sweatband, and was pretty happy with how it turned out - figured it would be softer.
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Post by RyanAK on Jun 6, 2022 5:27:02 GMT -7
Build a hat, or purchase one for $25 more than a lined blank… I ran into this guy 20-some years ago at a very small event in Gettysburg. He’s from Maryland, and mainly does 18th century… but had really well done ACW slouch hats that day. Nice linings.
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Post by hawkeyes on Jun 12, 2022 4:03:44 GMT -7
I lined mine with linen and the process was rather straightforward. Trickiest part was stitching the liner in obviously.... I'd suggest using an iron to crease the linen fabric in whatever way you plan to use it, example folding a seam and whatnot if that makes any sense. Then use straight pins to get her affixed and sew away. free image hosting website
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Post by RyanAK on Jun 12, 2022 7:28:56 GMT -7
Well done! I have a Clearwater with a great liner and have studied how to put it in. I can definitely do it. And yeah… as I’m making this hunting shirt I realize that an iron would be extremely useful. I don’t think we actually own one… ha.
Why style hat is that and where did you buy the blank?
I’m still hung up on hat type and if I want to make one from a blank or buy one. This is a pretty tough decision for me since I’m particular about hats even in modern life.
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Post by RyanAK on Jun 12, 2022 7:32:05 GMT -7
I have button fly breeches and a waistcoat on order from Cobb Creek. Right now these are the fabrics. Brown breeches and waistcoat, gray coat. I went through all of the images and my spreadsheet to make a decision. I’m a nerd. 🤓
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Post by hawkeyes on Jun 12, 2022 16:27:51 GMT -7
I can't remember were I purchased the blank from, Townsends probably... I trimmed the brim, fitted the liner and cocked the back. I don't like a completely round brim on its own, PIA especially sitting against a tree looking for bushy tails in the canopy. She's not perfect anymore, rain and humidity take a toll on wool felted hats, yet that's the point! Use the gear!
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