2026-06-29T07:41:40Z https://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/panama-hat-source?feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:hatacademy.com,2013-03-23:6485913:Comment:47986 2013-03-23T05:15:19.214Z Laura Del Villaggio https://hatacademy.com/profile/LauraDelVillaggio

<p>Kathleen,</p> <p>I can't send you a direct message unless we're friends on Hat Academy. Pls check your inbox for a friend request. :)</p>

<p>Kathleen,</p> <p>I can't send you a direct message unless we're friends on Hat Academy. Pls check your inbox for a friend request. :)</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2013-03-22:6485913:Comment:47874 2013-03-22T10:13:49.137Z Elaine Mergard https://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard

<p>Appreciate your willingness to help Kathleen, Laura</p> <p>Thanks, Elaine</p> <p></p>

<p>Appreciate your willingness to help Kathleen, Laura</p> <p>Thanks, Elaine</p> <p></p> tag:hatacademy.com,2013-03-21:6485913:Comment:47663 2013-03-21T04:58:18.437Z Bridget Early https://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly

<p>I did get my panama bodies.  I got both the natural and the ivory.  I found the ivory to be a slightly softer straw than the natural and was less likely to have straws break when folding under to stitch the brim, but both worked out fine. </p>

<p>I did get my panama bodies.  I got both the natural and the ivory.  I found the ivory to be a slightly softer straw than the natural and was less likely to have straws break when folding under to stitch the brim, but both worked out fine. </p> tag:hatacademy.com,2013-03-20:6485913:Comment:47646 2013-03-20T18:37:12.744Z Laura Del Villaggio https://hatacademy.com/profile/LauraDelVillaggio

<p>I'll send you a message with details on what I have.</p>

<p>I'll send you a message with details on what I have.</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2013-03-20:6485913:Comment:47821 2013-03-20T17:38:52.730Z Kathleen Gaffey https://hatacademy.com/profile/KathleenGaffey

<p>Hi Laura,</p> <p>I would be interested in you Panama hats. I mainly do straw and felt - more casual hats. Let me know how much you'd like for your 5" and 8" hats. I can send you paypal or a check.</p> <p>Thank you</p> <p>Kathleen</p>

<p>Hi Laura,</p> <p>I would be interested in you Panama hats. I mainly do straw and felt - more casual hats. Let me know how much you'd like for your 5" and 8" hats. I can send you paypal or a check.</p> <p>Thank you</p> <p>Kathleen</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2013-03-20:6485913:Comment:47725 2013-03-20T16:41:51.411Z Laura Del Villaggio https://hatacademy.com/profile/LauraDelVillaggio

<p>I have a couple dozen panama bodies 5" and 8" brim, purchased in bulk with a lot of other hat bodies from a former milliner. I don't often work with panama straw (prefer parasisal and balibuntal) and would be happy to sell some to you. I am in Texas. Let me know if you need a list/images of colors. Some are dyed, but most of the really wide ones are natural.</p> <p>These were all woven about 10-15 yrs ago, so quality in general is a bit better than current "medium grade."</p>

<p>I have a couple dozen panama bodies 5" and 8" brim, purchased in bulk with a lot of other hat bodies from a former milliner. I don't often work with panama straw (prefer parasisal and balibuntal) and would be happy to sell some to you. I am in Texas. Let me know if you need a list/images of colors. Some are dyed, but most of the really wide ones are natural.</p> <p>These were all woven about 10-15 yrs ago, so quality in general is a bit better than current "medium grade."</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2013-03-18:6485913:Comment:44584 2013-03-18T19:20:55.768Z Aoife Kirwan https://hatacademy.com/profile/AoifeKirwan

<p>Kopka sell really good quality panama straws.</p>

<p>Kopka sell really good quality panama straws.</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2013-03-18:6485913:Comment:44921 2013-03-18T17:03:07.957Z Kathleen Gaffey https://hatacademy.com/profile/KathleenGaffey

<p>Thanks Elaine,</p> <p>I did email them for prices and information, so I will let you know. I'm not sure if they sell the unfinished hats/hoods as well as finished hats? </p> <p>Kathleen</p>

<p>Thanks Elaine,</p> <p>I did email them for prices and information, so I will let you know. I'm not sure if they sell the unfinished hats/hoods as well as finished hats? </p> <p>Kathleen</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2013-03-18:6485913:Comment:45005 2013-03-18T17:01:35.585Z Kathleen Gaffey https://hatacademy.com/profile/KathleenGaffey

<p>Hi Bridget,</p> <p>Thanks so much for your information. I did set up an account and used your name as a referral, so maybe they'll give you a free hat! Did you receive your Panama, and if so , how was the quality?</p> <p>Thank you,</p> <p>Kathleen</p>

<p>Hi Bridget,</p> <p>Thanks so much for your information. I did set up an account and used your name as a referral, so maybe they'll give you a free hat! Did you receive your Panama, and if so , how was the quality?</p> <p>Thank you,</p> <p>Kathleen</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2013-03-01:6485913:Comment:41945 2013-03-01T22:12:13.097Z Bridget Early https://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly

<p>I just ordered some from Manny in NY <a href="http://www.manhatco.com">www.manhatco.com</a>  I have been ordering from them, but this is my first order for panama, so won't be able to tell you about quality  low grade vs the really expensive. They run a little over $20 each. I am still waiting on my order.  They have several different colors.   You will need to call to place your order.  They have been very helpful.</p>

<p>I just ordered some from Manny in NY <a href="http://www.manhatco.com">www.manhatco.com</a>  I have been ordering from them, but this is my first order for panama, so won't be able to tell you about quality  low grade vs the really expensive. They run a little over $20 each. I am still waiting on my order.  They have several different colors.   You will need to call to place your order.  They have been very helpful.</p>