How to Make an Indiana Jones Leather Hat DIY- Tutorial and Pattern Download

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Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com)

[@bobbibuttons8730]

I’m about to attempt it for hubby. I’m very much a beginner but I’ll give it a go. Working with leather instead of fabric is proving a lot of fun and a challenge!

[@jefflavenau6805]

I bought this pattern and made this hat, and I seriously love it! Super easy to follow and only needed basic tools...and a LOT of stitching patience. Worth it!

[@MC-un2bs]

Hello，I am a Chinese who want to buy it but I can not because of policy.What a pity!Could you please send a PDF of hat to me? My email address :[e-mail]

[@azzamody]

Can you email me the pattern please , I can send you patterns as well for flip flop , new Mercedes smart key And glass case . Email: [e-mail]

[@548ofd9]

Built mine today. On to the next. I have a plague Dr. hat to build. Wifey got her corset yesterday. Great patterns. Follow these videos.

[@griff1054]

Hey yall, thank you. I bought the pattern, followed your instructions/video, and made something gorgeously awesome. I recommend this especially for beginners. You'll learn a ton by the end, I promise.

[@JzMillinery]

Bravo! Great job. I love your method for making the indentations in the front. I have bought your bag patterns for a friend in the past.

[@bobclifton8021]

Very informative. I particularly appreciate the information on alternative sources for high quality small diameter punches.

[@nhcpete]

Wonderful tutorial I will have to make one myself!

[@davidbratcher9822]

Thank you for the videos. I'll be ordering this pattern and others soon.

[@fixxfixx]

Just found you, browsed your vids and checked out your website... you are truly an amazing craftsman! Very nice work and style and love that you sell your plans! Im a fan :)

[@konstantinosampatzidis9856]

Perfect job - congrats because you are A CREATOR and YOU SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE ! CONGRATS fron a fan in Greece. KONSTANTINOS

[@DieselpunkRo]

thank you

[@GibClark]

Another enjoyable build! Thanks

[@jdeavers8]

I have cut out pieces to the tote bag from previous video. Coming along good. I’ll post a picture when I get done. Awesome plans

[@DieselpunkRo]

thank you

[@djohnson3678]

most impressive skill set you have there. awsome video !!

[@piranhaman700]

Beautifully done make look easy.

[@elmer25fudd]

I bought the pattern and like the texture provided in your video. I'm fairly new at this and would like to learn the steps you took to induce the darkening on the hat. Excellent work.

[@slozel6013]

I will try it! Thank you !

[@JunkieVirus]

Gonna make this!

[@1cleandude]

Great build that’s beautiful! Have you a video on waterproofing a leather hat like this? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@andyshields5935]

Agree, great hat, thanks Tony

[@ShadowdesforgesShadowdesforges]

Great video , i love the hat..

[@RamDragon32]

Wow, that's a nice hat. Two words to save you frustration on the first few stitches, though. Binder Clips.

[@kaygee301]

Thanks for that! Don't know why I didn't think of it

[@ngrabbitx4033]

That's dope man. Wish I could sew like that.

[@djohnson3678]

there are courses that anyone can take online.

[@danojames8329]

Totally awesome

[@jimsound7888]

bang on yet again Tony..............and the music

[@DieselpunkRo]

thanks

[@JCraftvfx]

You got a tutorial on how you handled the coloring of the leather?

[@hotmanmogayakinsitompul6805]

Perfect

[@WoodBrothersNDS]

Good Job Man..!!!

[@andreatthatsme]

One more pattern to purchase. I better go print some money💰. Your patterns are 🔥burning a hole in my pocket. Lol lol

[@DieselpunkRo]

cmon now, less sugar and more patterns, it is good for you

[@Wissensmacht]

well done, thank you :)

[@Augcliffe]

how do you determine when to use holes and when to use the punch chisel?

[@jarothewerewolf5277]

Even though I'm not a fan of IJ, the hat looks amazing :D

[@DieselpunkRo]

thank you

[@user-zt4ji6qq2b]

У Вас замечательные головные уборы!!! Очень красивые!

[@marcelojanon1648]

Great video. I have a question: How is the band fastened to the hat?

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

If you wanted to line the hat how would you do that and what would you use? Silk?

[@sylvainpanaville6431]

good job 👍

[@lawrencebaker6911]

I have a question to put to you... How do you ensure that the inside edge of the brim is the right size for the bottom edge of the crown??? I've noticed that when I measure and cut the crown and then the brim, or vice versa, the edge that attaches to the crown ends up being a good inch too big... The holes don't line up right... I hope I made sense...

[@yohannlopez]

Great video as usual ! But you really should put a button "pass the tutorial and jump to 6:55 on your videos :)

[@user-vg6uk6gb2w]

Great job, thanks! What head size does the hat fit?

[@johnny30806]

very cool

[@momsberettas9576]

Could you make a campaign hat out of leather? That would be challenging and awesome!

[@alimbratour9371]

Nice job 👍👍

[@DieselpunkRo]

thank u

[@andreatthatsme]

@@DieselpunkRo hun, I love 💘 all that you do for your fans. as an admirer of your work, the only criticism i have would be - listing supplies really is helpful for those of us who are in need of affordable suppliers. Some companies will even sponsor you by sending you their stuff for FREE! Example: where did you get the wire? Where do you find your leather? Thread, rivets, etc. I once asked you about the copper on your bag tutorial and you let me know you made it yourself. i would have preferred to just buy them from you by the dozen rather than use more leather. I don't like the way it looks on some things. so I decided to not buy that bag until I can find someone who can help me with it😢. I have no idea what gauge copper to use and I am not set up to work with metal. That would be an added expense I am not in a position to make right now. I am not sure anything about you or your location, but have you considered making the copper accents to sell on your websites? Just wondering. I will continue to watch and learn from you. I honestly do appreciate your time and beautiful work.

[@njneer]

Where do you get the latigo leather? I can't seem to find any supplier that has it. Or is there another name for it? I have the pattern and made it from VegTan but it's just too stiff. Thanks for your hard work.

[@noble-customs5401]

What kind of leather are you using for your projects?

[@svvmedia3720]

Hi there. I have bought the pattern and want to use natural veg tan leather and dye it to the colour i want. Can i just use a sweatband inside to make sure the dye does not come off?

[@alexboyd1639]

Great !

[@FortnersFrontierLeather]

Ive been wanting to add a hat design to my listings, but been too scared to try it

[@MM-pj4bl]

The masking tape is genius!

[@kentison9143]

I used regular shipping tape.

[@bruceshook1781]

Do you ever put a sweatband in your hats? I would think they need one?

[@gregorysmith3097]

What's the color that you used on this? Love how it turned out.

[@ThereIsNoGodOnlyUs]

Do you have any patterns like this with a wider brim? I've noticed all of your hat patterns do not have a wide brim in your vodeos. This is like a fedora and all the other videos are just top hats. If you do have a wide brim version, would that be on your etsy? I'm look for a flat brim western style hat that is almost as wide as your wizard hat pattern but not quite that large but larger than this hat.

[@barbwiredesigns2023]

Omg, you are amazing, now I can finally make myself a hat. Do you have a Facebook page we’re I can share what I have made with your amazing patterns.

[@DieselpunkRo]

goo.gl/TCPG89

[@barbwiredesigns2023]

Thank you very much.

[@user-kp9oq3op6v]

Amazing. Just a shame hats are no longer in fashion cos this one looks so cool 😎

[@markf.4063]

Fuck what other people say is or is not 'in fashion' if you like something....be it a hat in this instance, than fucking wear that shit with gusto and a middle finger placed squarely in the face of anyone telling you otherwise. As long as it's not hurting anyone else then do not let other people dictate where you get enjoyment from in life.

[@johnnyc.5979]

@@markf.4063 Wow, angry much?

[@markfehrenbach4204]

Always in fashion.

[@altaris6593]

Fashion trends are a psyop, wear as you please coz you are king/ queen of your life !

[@samotyetirac712]

were can I buy metal wire that do well for a hat ?

[@ColleenTempleart]

That small rectangular piece in the beginning is missing from the Size 24 pattern. And I'm confused about it's purpose. You burnish the edges of it but then I don't see it being used in the hat construction. Maybe I'm missing something..

[@terry2346]

Got a question. Do the plans take into account sizing? I have a 7 and 7/8 head. Approx 63 cm at the crown. Will this pattern work for me? Thanks

[@davidblalock9945]

Should the crown be stitched to the outside, so that the seem isn’t vertical where rain can seep through?

[@DieselpunkRo]

that is my design. A little glue to the stitching can help. But you do make a good point. Most of my designs favour design before practicality. It is a choice i have to live with

[@1guncrazy1]

Gave me my next project idea. So now the questions, where do I download the pattern and how do you size the hat?

[@DieselpunkRo]

Download the pattern here: www.etsy.com/listing/628831400 instructions on how to properly size the hat included

[@horasanhori9763]

Nice

[@elizabethwatson71]

Any chance you can make a ‘baseball’ style hat?

[@alejandrogamezsalazar9382]

Buenos dias quiero saber como consigo los moldes pues todo lo q hace es a base de moldes establecidos

[@josephfreddyvalenciaramire9168]

Hola Tony, este sombrero viene en talla unica, o vienen varias tallas

[@zbityuk]

hello, can you give me exactly kind of leather, which one you use, thanks

[@wesdresen9994]

Is there any way to adjust the size?

[@thiagomt2841]

Muito top!

[@fakiirification]

this is pretty cool. The only critique i have is that you should slick the exposed edges of the leather for a more professional looking end product. I wish i could pull off a hat like this in my daily style. I always feel a little under dressed for a fancy hat. lol

[@mrcvry]

fakiirification Easy to fix! Barney says: Suit up!

[@elizabethhowe2399]

When making the Indy hat and adding the brim how do you make the underside of the brim cleaner? I was considering doing two layers for the brim so that the "finished" side is both top and bottom. any other ideas?

[@DieselpunkRo]

Two layers is fine. I used that as well on other hats

[@johnlovingood8089]

is there a way to use this and make a pork pie hat so i can make the fedora and a pork pie

[@HenryCabotHenhouse3]

This is closer than the other IJ hat, but the rise of the crown in the front needs to be about 2-3 cm shorter (leave the back alone). I think this would be better if the brim used the same self-wrap wire trick as the wizard's hat rather than encasing with a separate leather strip. And the crown might appear nicer by attaching the lid inside out with a fabric style seam and the turning it right side out to not have an edge showing. Also, for what the heck was that cell phone size piece of leather at the beginning used. It got cut and punched and then disappeared. Once this hat is finished and the creases set, you might want to use an old school waterproofing paste to insure it survives rain and stays in shape. Formula for past: equal parts bee's wax, boiled linseed oil, and mineral spirits. Keep in an air-tight tin. Wipe on, or use a double boiler to melt and dunk. If the coating looks streaky one can use a hair dryer, heat gun, or sacrificial iron to cause the coating to even out. Allow to cure a few days before taking into wet conditions.

[@tammyaltic2254]

Hello again, I have another question about the leather. I have what you would call pulled leather I bought from Tandy and it's anywhere from 4.5 ounces to 5.5 to 6 ounces, will this work for this hat? I've never made a hat before and the 5.5 to 6 ounce leather doesn't have a lot of give to the leather like the other pulled leathers I have, they seem to be a little softer leather so could you tell me which one you would go with to make this hat, it's going to be a Christmas present for my son. Thanks again for your help, I'm running out of time I better get busy LOL.

[@DieselpunkRo]

i wouldn't use more than 6 oz

[@stretch4960]

I bought the pattern but I have one question which I may have missed somewhere. What is the thickness on the leather used on the brim trim over the wire?

[@DieselpunkRo]

4-5 oz

[@kathybrigger9431]

I bought this pattern from you when it first came out. Was scared to death to make it. Then I bought your flat cap pattern ending up making 6 of those for Christmas gifts. They all loved them and couldn't believe I made them. My son's was the only one that didn't fit. Little too big so he wants this hat. So I am finally going to get to use this pattern after years of owning it. My question is, what kind of dye or leather treatment do you use. When I use the stuff I have, came from Tandy, my leather comes out so stiff it doesn't flex at all. Is it the dye or is there a treatment I need to use. I tried a couple of things but there is no flex at all. I am talking you could pole vault with it stiff. If you can tell which magic juice to use, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

[@francoisvermaak1764]

So just as a matter of interest, would you be prepared to make that hat in chocolate brown and courier it to South Africa? And if you do what would be your price?

[@tammyaltic2254]

Tony, thank you for this hat pattern my family will love it. I have a few questions, do you over lap the wire any or just cut it long enough to meet up? Also, I read that you used Brown Latigo leather for your hat, is both colors in your hat Latigo the trim, band and hat leather? Where does a person find this wire, do you think a leather store would have it it would you look at an hardware store? Thank you for answering my questions, have a great weekend. Tammy

[@DieselpunkRo]

Hi Tammy The wire overlaps about 5 cm. The strip that folds over the wire and the band are chrome tanned leather but you can use whatever you want, entirely up to you the wire you can find at any hardware store, ask for 2mm aluminium wire let me know if you have any other questions

[@tammyaltic2254]

Thanks Tony for getting back with me, can I ask what type of leather you used for the hat, brim and top and did you dye it or was the color already dyed, what color is it a light brown or tan? I'm talking about the hat you have on your pattern that the lady is wearing, this is the one my son is wanting me to make as far as colors go's, hopefully I can accomplish this for him. Thanks so much for your help, love your patterns

[@Stormbrise]

what are the four sizes that the pattern comes with? I wear a small size about 55 cm. Do you have an amazon list of supplies you have bought to make your hats? I want to make this hat for my pow wow regalia. Since most etsy shops have the hats premade, they are not willing to sell me one naked. (no hat band). I will bead my own.

[@DieselpunkRo]

55 cm in included, its the smallest size. All you need is 4-5 oz leather, thread and the pattern

[@enriquetrincado9737]

Buenísimo!!!

[@dougsobel2571]

How much thread do I need for the back of the hat that has X stitching. I use 4x the length for regular saddle stitching.

[@bigdaddydwil]

I have found that 6x the length is usually needed for X stitching

[@BackToBased]

Is a 2’ by 2’ piece of leather big enough to trace the template for the brim on Edit. And is a 1’ by 2” piece big enough for the large top part?

[@BackToBased]

For anyone that is wandering, I ended up buying the pattern and the whole thing will fit on a 2’x2’ piece

[@jdeavers8]

where did you purchase your hole punch set? the 1.5, 1.8mm?

[@DieselpunkRo]

ebay, 1.8mm

[@user-zq8bd7uh1r]

What kind of leather are you using? Thanks in advance . Beautiful work.

[@DieselpunkRo]

Brown latigo leather

[@turgunbaev1979]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@bbrachman]

How do you take into account the size of any individual's head? Hat size? Not sure I got that from the video.

[@kewheeler4573]

If you buy any of Tony's hat patterns, you get all the sizes it comes in! :-) Then you just measure the head of the person it's for and find the corresponding pattern in the file he sends you. I love buying his hat patterns for that very reason!

[@sergeylapin9968]

what is the thickness of the skin?

[@edwardlavelle2590]

Where can I find the metal wire for the brim, and what gauge is the wire? Thank you.

[@mattphipps1368]

I double checked my conversion and 2mm wire is 12 gauge and you can get it at a hardware store or home improvement center.

[@user-zd3pn6yt1s]

👍😍

[@RicardoSteigleder]

I WOULD LIKE TO START WORKING WITH LEATHER. WHICH TOOLS DO YOU INDICATE TO BUY?

[@RicardoSteigleder]

please

[@capaguilar]

The video and the work are magnificent, congratulations for excellent work. I only have one question: How can you calculate the size of the hat ?, for example. differentiate it from a size, small. medium,. large, xlarge etc.or 56. 57. 58 or 59 etc etc, oR 7 1/2, 7 1/4, 7 3/8 .......... etc etc. in advance thanks for your time ....MUCHAS GRACIAS

[@DieselpunkRo]

the pattern contains sizes from 56 to 62 cm. other sizes available upon request

[@capaguilar]

niteKore great video and also a quick and careful attention to the client ...... congratulations ........gracias

[@David35445]

Just finished this hat and posted to your FB page. I'm still on the fence about doing the pinch. I'm concerned because I used an antiquing gel for the finish and that has a lot of wax in it which may prevent water penetration resulting in the pinch not holding.

[@DieselpunkRo]

personal choice i guess, do whatever u like especially if you made it for yourself

[@djohnson3678]

simple , just get a piece of plywood cut a v in it, then get some 2x4 blocks. nail the blocks flat to the plywood ( not on the edge of the blocks . . will be to high). but to the edge of the plywood. 18'' x 12'' is good . and 12'' for the blocks. this is for the hat that will be upside down while the dimple will take effect. use a deep well socket for the tip of the dome to rest on to give it the valley look . put some weight on the inside of the hat to weigh down the inner sides . ( if hat has a downward slope toward the front , use 8'' 2x4 block to rise up the back to level the tip...this is for the proper dimple effect) . after items have been put together use hot water to loosen up the gel/oil. preheat the hat ( hair drier ) then slide into place. put something behind the hat to keep it in place. wait 12 hours. that should work for you.

[@David35445]

Post Script, the pinch held using your clamping method.

[@robinsonroamanotas8876]

Por favor, por qué no sube las medidas exactas de el patrón que en el vídeo se escanea. Ya que muchos podrían adolecer de impresora, para así poder realizarlo a mano. Gracias

[@DieselpunkRo]

what?

[@MakerModder]

Interesting... I'm not 100% on that joining of the brim to the body.. Wonder if some tanner bond.. oh better yet 2 layers and sandwich the top between them.

[@David35445]

I've done a couple of top hats from Tandy patterns and they are 2 piece brims. I just finished this hat and let me tell you, this one was way easier. Also the Tandy patterns kind of suck compared to these ones.

[@DieselpunkRo]

thank you

[@elfamosonerds416]

Excelente video saludos desde guadalajara jal. Mexico

[@DieselpunkRo]

Gracias senor

[@matiaskoivu5871]

Nice vdo. Btw Indy had felt hat.

[@DieselpunkRo]

ty

[@craigjensen782]

He said that in the video.

[@lookylookhere71]

Actually the fedora was made of rabbit

[@djohnson3678]

yeah, he 'felt ' it every time he went to put it on , with some moderate adjustments every now and then.

[@jefflavenau6805]

@@lookylookhere71 real felt is made from rabbit (or other animal) fur :) Just look up how Stetsons are made in the factory, for instance.

[@kentison9143]

I am still looking for the other size patterns. Not in my download.

[@DieselpunkRo]

Please message me at [e-mail] and I will help you out

[@kentison9143]

@@DieselpunkRo I replied to your message.I finished my first hat today.

[@michaelremusgol3921]

Where do I get this metal ring you sew into the edge? I couldn't find it anywhere

[@lewismadison]

Any hardware store. You could even use metal coat hangers. 1/8" or smaller metal rods

[@mikeglovasky3857]

Try any hardware store

[@altaris6593]

Now add waterproof coating and you wont need umbrella in rain

[@franciscomoreno9916]

Nice work, but what about if you live in a poor country and you don't have a computer, how do you figure it out the measurements????

[@tincker3512]

how much leather and what mil

[@seljane]

is this pattern just one size or are there instruction on how to modify for different sizes

[@DieselpunkRo]

pattern includes 4 different sizes, no adjustments necessary

[@seljane]

@@DieselpunkRo thank you

[@cation62]

Классная работа!!! Супер!!!

[@MATPOCKNH]

Где крой взять?

[@Yesemapu]

Hola, que clase de cuero utilizaste y de que grosor por favor?. Gracias

[@DieselpunkRo]

latigo leather, 2mm

[@Yesemapu]

@@DieselpunkRo gracias

[@engineeringworks9151]

What is thicknes of leather used ?

[@koko-hg6yr]

Do you sell that?