Description
Instructions:
Place lining inside of hat, wrong side facing the inside of the hat. Overlap open section to fit hat at the head size at the center-back of the hat. Large size lining should fit most hats, but we now carry all sizes so on customer will be left out. ‘Always’ position seam in the back of the hats. Pin into hat starting at head size and checking the length from tip to head size after pinning around, trim edge at bottom of inside of hat. Use a 1/2 inch diagonal basting stitch to sew lining to hat. Make sure stitches are smaller than the sweatband that NEXT you will sew in (using the pick stitch) to cover the stitches and protect the lining from sweat, makeup, etc. Sweat band will be attached to the hat at the bottom of the crown ( see my Grosgrain book). The upper section will be left unattached. This means one could peek under the sweatband and see your “diagonal but parallel lines, all the exact size, perfectly proving that attention to detail makes your hat worth more $” (Keep in mind, there are always exceptions to the rule. Some hatters perfer to lightly glue their linings in still hiding where the glue attaches to the hat under the sweatband. They do this if their customers are real “Cowboy Types” who get the linings sweaty and soiled often. Then they can just pull them out easily and replace the hat lining quickly and easily.) We carry a wonderful glue that works well and drys fast.
For those who know the difference!
Description
Instructions:
Place lining inside of hat, wrong side facing the inside of the hat. Overlap open section to fit hat at the head size at the center-back of the hat. Large size lining should fit most hats, but we now carry all sizes so on customer will be left out. ‘Always’ position seam in the back of the hats. Pin into hat starting at head size and checking the length from tip to head size after pinning around, trim edge at bottom of inside of hat. Use a 1/2 inch diagonal basting stitch to sew lining to hat. Make sure stitches are smaller than the sweatband that NEXT you will sew in (using the pick stitch) to cover the stitches and protect the lining from sweat, makeup, etc. Sweat band will be attached to the hat at the bottom of the crown ( see my Grosgrain book). The upper section will be left unattached. This means one could peek under the sweatband and see your “diagonal but parallel lines, all the exact size, perfectly proving that attention to detail makes your hat worth more $” (Keep in mind, there are always exceptions to the rule. Some hatters perfer to lightly glue their linings in still hiding where the glue attaches to the hat under the sweatband. They do this if their customers are real “Cowboy Types” who get the linings sweaty and soiled often. Then they can just pull them out easily and replace the hat lining quickly and easily.) We carry a wonderful glue that works well and drys fast.
For those who know the difference!
Disclaimers
Acetate fabric definition can be given as a fabric that is made of spun thread of cellulose which is taken from wood pulp.The process of sewing the sides on our hat linings includes 3 needles that hold the center in place. Those holes usually are not noticed because they are placed inside a crown with no light shining through them. These same hat linings are used in some of the largest and most exclusive brands on the market today. Periodically the needle pricks are more apparent than others but again usually can not be detected when placed inside the crown of the hat. Hat linings are used to protect the hat from sweat and other soils, oils that might come from the wearer’s head and or hair and are therefore easily replaced and have served their purpose of protecting the hat. There are also sometimes the odd thread that can be snipped off at your end that is left on the lining when you acquire it. All of the above referenced conditions are normal and will not be considered as reasons for returning them for credit. Please do not buy them if you have issues with the natural conditions of the manufacturing process, and proceed to learn to make your own.
How to Stiffen a Hat
