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SHEMP H
Well here it is, it took me over an hour to do about twenty five stitches because I screwed it up the first time but I guess that's understadable being this is the first time I did this. I had a hard time starting because the liner is rolled up on the inside (what a pain in the ass!) and I had a hard time lining up the holes especially on the pasteboard but it got easier as the visor pulled it self straight. I also managed to find thread that was the exact color of the hat material. I didn't go back the other way because my old fingers and knuckles kept locking up on me. I want to thank Wolfgang a third time for the help, I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to fix this. All opinions welcome.
Bill
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Bill, you did a great job! Just as it should be! You will see, in a couple of days you will feel the need to finish the job in the other direction and then you have a perfectly restored cap!
Gentlemen, one bit of advice: don't tell too many (particularly sellers!) that you are able to do this or prices for caps with loose bills might rise.
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And one more thing: WARNING! This is highly addictive! Once you've started, it is hard to stop. When you see what can be done and how damaged caps can be repaired you will want to go on and on and on....
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Thank you gents, if you look closely at the external photos the stitches that can be seen are the original stitches! None of my stitches can be seen, they're all hidden under the piping. Was this tailor in a hurry?
Bill
"Only a pimp in a Louisiana whore house carries a pearl handled revolver"
- General George Smith Patton Jr.
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Well I can't see them! The visor on my cap was sewn on with a tan coloured thread yet you can see black stitching beneath the piping. I don't know what that thread is holding in place.
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ErWeSa
And one more thing: WARNING! This is highly addictive! Once you've started, it is hard to stop. When you see what can be done and how damaged caps can be repaired you will want to go on and on and on....
This is true. I have a couple that could do with a few stitches on the visor. I've never touched them because the visors aren't going anywhere, loose but attached. Now I might reinforce them once I've done the cap that is the reason I started the thread.
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Well done! One could, of course, also use two needles and fill all the holes in one go, but this is for specialists only I am afraid (I have never tried to do this), anyway, here is how it would go: How to Hand Stitch Leather - Saddle Stitch Tutorial, Beginner Leatherwork - YouTube
This method has the added advantage that the seam won't open, even if one stich breaks.
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There's a challenge......
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Wow, helluva nice job Adrian
"Only a pimp in a Louisiana whore house carries a pearl handled revolver"
- General George Smith Patton Jr.
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