Coast Watch Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Being new to this side of the 18th century (I've done later but not GAoP) I am still working on that most vital part of piracy - the hat. I have a low crown broad brim from Dirty Billy that I have used for my 1785 work -but now I am turning that large brim (5 inches) into something cocked. I have put in a single thread to hold up two front spots - but am not sure what will be the best (most period) material to make it a permanent change. I have some black leather cord that would be strong enough but really want this to look right since I am changing this hat for good and hopefully for the better - Finally a question - what is the most correct way for a working sailor to cock up that brim? Any pics of close-up work would be greatly appreciated. As Always Your Humble Servant, Coast Watch Them that die'll be the lucky ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Roberts Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well by all means check this thread out. Lots of good info there. How to "Cock" a hat. I would think the most period way to stitch the sides up would be linen or silk thread. I would avoid leather if your going for a more period impression. Besides that would be a beast to sew through the felt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Roberts Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Coast Watch, how'd your hat turn out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coast Watch Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Jack, Turned out reasonably well - I got some black cotton chord - and even though that would not have been my first choice - I was in a bind for time. I needed it done by yesterday and that big 5 inch brim looks very good turned up on two sides. I left the back down, it just adds something different, since almost everyone seems to cock up all three sides. The curator or the Provost Dungeon, where I was yesterday, on seeing the hat was impressed -so it must have gone okay - thanks for asking - Coast Watch Them that die'll be the lucky ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Roberts Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Post some pics when you get the time. I know we all love to see others projects. Glad to hear it came out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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