2026-06-29T07:04:48Z https://hatacademy.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Hat&feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:hatacademy.com,2025-06-23:6485913:Topic:369774 2025-06-23T21:20:04.426Z Pete Johnson https://hatacademy.com/profile/PeteJohnson

<p>Hello All! I too am looking for a RICO Electric Hat Stretcher. I was wondering if anyone has “any” information on this company???</p> <p><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/13640533475?profile=RESIZE_710x"/></p>

<p>Hello All! I too am looking for a RICO Electric Hat Stretcher. I was wondering if anyone has “any” information on this company???</p> <p><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/13640533475?profile=RESIZE_710x"/></p> tag:hatacademy.com,2024-12-07:6485913:Topic:367192 2024-12-07T04:11:10.735Z Streible Whintlocker https://hatacademy.com/profile/StreibleWhintlocker

<p>Curious what the technical designation for this hat is. It reminds me a bit of a pillbox. Curious if there is a more specific or accurate label, and also about it's history.</p> <p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/13257590694?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMG_20241206_224825.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/13257596694?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMG_20241206_224657.jpg</a></p>

<p>Curious what the technical designation for this hat is. It reminds me a bit of a pillbox. Curious if there is a more specific or accurate label, and also about it's history.</p> <p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/13257590694?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMG_20241206_224825.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/13257596694?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMG_20241206_224657.jpg</a></p> tag:hatacademy.com,2021-10-30:6485913:Topic:351727 2021-10-30T22:06:22.061Z Eliot Chavanne https://hatacademy.com/profile/EliotChavanne

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thought this community might appreciate the most recent conformer that I made from walnut and red oak. I've seen a few 3D printed ones in recent years, so I decided to make my own that closer resembled the older ones I'd seen.…</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9751997465?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9751997465?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="600"></img></a></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thought this community might appreciate the most recent conformer that I made from walnut and red oak. I've seen a few 3D printed ones in recent years, so I decided to make my own that closer resembled the older ones I'd seen.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9751997465?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9751997465?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="600" class="align-full"/></a></span></p> tag:hatacademy.com,2021-09-21:6485913:Topic:349614 2021-09-21T08:43:00.218Z p.j. nix https://hatacademy.com/profile/pjnix

<p><strong>hi, I’m new here and would really appreciate some advice. I bought my first wooden hat form. I order it in size 58cm. When i got it it was actually 58.4 cm. The person I bought it from says that’s normal for it to be not exactly 58cm. Is this true? These expensive wooden forms are not true to size? Should i have ordered. 57cm, and built it up? now it’s too big for the hats i wanted to work on. <br></br></strong>he said I could return it, but he won’t replace it. Is it the same…</p>

<p><strong>hi, I’m new here and would really appreciate some advice. I bought my first wooden hat form. I order it in size 58cm. When i got it it was actually 58.4 cm. The person I bought it from says that’s normal for it to be not exactly 58cm. Is this true? These expensive wooden forms are not true to size? Should i have ordered. 57cm, and built it up? now it’s too big for the hats i wanted to work on. <br/></strong>he said I could return it, but he won’t replace it. Is it the same everywhere, that they are not made true to size?</p> <p>really appreciate any advice.</p> <p>pj </p> tag:hatacademy.com,2021-02-02:6485913:Topic:342413 2021-02-02T19:19:30.261Z Joe Dunfee https://hatacademy.com/profile/JoeDunfee

<p>Since this is my 1st post, I will introduce myself.  I have done a bit of professional theater, but now just volunteer for community theater. I act on stage, as well as work in the scenic shop. But, my main skill is in making special props. I've done professional puppet building in the past, where I have to make the puppet's costume from scratch.</p> <p>I've taught hat making for youth, using the foam construction techniques I use in puppetry.  These are oversized foam hats that are mostly…</p>

<p>Since this is my 1st post, I will introduce myself.  I have done a bit of professional theater, but now just volunteer for community theater. I act on stage, as well as work in the scenic shop. But, my main skill is in making special props. I've done professional puppet building in the past, where I have to make the puppet's costume from scratch.</p> <p>I've taught hat making for youth, using the foam construction techniques I use in puppetry.  These are oversized foam hats that are mostly for costume use.</p> <p>What prompted me to search for a hat making forum, is that I have an antique opera (collapsible) top hat. The circumference of the hat brim opening is appropriate for the size of my head.  However, the opening is too circular for my head.  So, ideally, I would somehow stretch the opening to be longer front-to-back.</p> <p>The collapsible opera hat seems to be in its own category from most other hats.  It has a mechanism, which needs a firm base and top attachment.  And indeed, on my hat they are very stiff. Though, I don't know what they are made of.  So, I don't know if the brim would even permit the kind of reshaping that would be needed.</p> <p>Yet, unless each of these hats were custom-made for the customer, I am sure some method of reshaping would be available.</p> <p>I realize that this forum is primarily for ladies hats. But, this is the only hat-making forum I have been able to find. Any suggestions about how to proceed with reshaping the hat myself, or where else to look for information?</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2020-06-07:6485913:Topic:273620 2020-06-07T13:08:34.645Z Catherine Cazes-Wiley https://hatacademy.com/profile/CatherineCazesWiley74

<p>Hello beautiful people</p> <p>I would like to thank my wonderful teacher that got me started. I now repair hat at Delmonico Hatters in Connecticut US.</p> <p>I have this customer he bought a Stetson hat, when his hair was big. Now he has a lot less. Hat need to be 2 sizes smaller. I know how to use spacers behind the sweatband but that is a lot. What do you think?</p> <p>Thank you</p> <p>Catherine, the hat doctor for Delmonico Hatters. </p>

<p>Hello beautiful people</p> <p>I would like to thank my wonderful teacher that got me started. I now repair hat at Delmonico Hatters in Connecticut US.</p> <p>I have this customer he bought a Stetson hat, when his hair was big. Now he has a lot less. Hat need to be 2 sizes smaller. I know how to use spacers behind the sweatband but that is a lot. What do you think?</p> <p>Thank you</p> <p>Catherine, the hat doctor for Delmonico Hatters. </p> tag:hatacademy.com,2020-04-29:6485913:Topic:272171 2020-04-29T22:34:50.301Z Tetyana Mostoviy https://hatacademy.com/profile/TetyanaMostoviy

<p>Hi , I am new here and have lots of questions. For now, would you explain what is Hat Academy Studio Subscription ($240). What is included in subscription? besides paying $240 yearly fee, will I be paying for each course in addition?</p> <p>Thank you,</p> <p>Tetyana</p>

<p>Hi , I am new here and have lots of questions. For now, would you explain what is Hat Academy Studio Subscription ($240). What is included in subscription? besides paying $240 yearly fee, will I be paying for each course in addition?</p> <p>Thank you,</p> <p>Tetyana</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2019-07-31:6485913:Topic:263416 2019-07-31T00:02:38.833Z Haidee Neill https://hatacademy.com/profile/HaideeNeill

<p>I brought these from Byron Bay and will eventually get them to Hobart to my millinery studio shop .</p> <p>I have  used one for a day four years ago supervised and  25 year ago at TAFE  but still very naive.</p> <p>. Any advise would be gold to me right now..</p> <p>Of course ill get the electronics checked out first</p> <p>Is there any youtube channels or classes I could take , books to read </p> <p>Private jet to get them home !!!…</p> <p></p>

<p>I brought these from Byron Bay and will eventually get them to Hobart to my millinery studio shop .</p> <p>I have  used one for a day four years ago supervised and  25 year ago at TAFE  but still very naive.</p> <p>. Any advise would be gold to me right now..</p> <p>Of course ill get the electronics checked out first</p> <p>Is there any youtube channels or classes I could take , books to read </p> <p>Private jet to get them home !!!</p> <p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3397374871?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3397374871?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-right"/></a></p> <p></p> tag:hatacademy.com,2017-06-18:6485913:Topic:213302 2017-06-18T02:01:03.841Z Rachael Jayne https://hatacademy.com/profile/RachaelJayne

Hi guys can someone give me a good stockist if hat boxes preferable wholesale. I'm in the UK and am really struggling to find them.<br /> Thanks for your help<br /> Rachael x

Hi guys can someone give me a good stockist if hat boxes preferable wholesale. I'm in the UK and am really struggling to find them.<br /> Thanks for your help<br /> Rachael x tag:hatacademy.com,2017-05-31:6485913:Topic:211670 2017-05-31T00:41:55.701Z Brenda Lui https://hatacademy.com/profile/BrendaLui

<p>Just wanted to let you all know that Darryll at <a href="http://www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Hat Blocks Australia</a> made me a 'Dolly' tool just like the one Elaine uses in the <a href="https://shop.hatacademy.com/collections/lesson-bundles/products/swiss-straw-course" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Swiss braid course</a>. …<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2869233224?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2869233224?profile=original" width="750"></img></a></p>

<p>Just wanted to let you all know that Darryll at <a href="http://www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hat Blocks Australia</a> made me a 'Dolly' tool just like the one Elaine uses in the <a href="https://shop.hatacademy.com/collections/lesson-bundles/products/swiss-straw-course" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Swiss braid course</a>. <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2869233224?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2869233224?profile=original" width="750" class="align-left"/></a></p>