How to Make a Hat I Science in the City I Exploratorium

Panama, Pork Pie, Bowler, Fedora-the hat is back. Reviving the traditional art of handmade haberdashery, the women of "Paul's Hat Works" in San Francisco guide us through their century-old hat-making process, from custom measurement and blocking of the felt blank to hand-stitched finishing and the final flange. For more information on "Paul"s Hat Works" go to www.hatworksbypaul.com/
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[@Avaloctus]

Great to see that there are still people out there who have the guts and passion going on with old traditinal crafts like this one.....

[@c.a.k.comedy692]

Avaloctus yep, I actually made an Indiana Jones fedora and it wasn’t really that difficult either, I only needed foam for the block, 40 dollar felt, ribbon from michaels and my grandma’s sewing machine and clothing iron

[@donz1985]

@@c.a.k.comedy692 Hey, 2 years later lol I'm trying to do that too, im wondering how im gonna shape the brim i have a block for the crown but everything else idk so if you could tell me some tips that would be great!

[@stephenoconnell6255]

Great to see the girls in this type of work, well done

[@carolsmith5801]

Absolutely fantastic video and so grateful that there are still folks that honor a traditional art made by hand .

[@anthonygettler7913]

That was a beautiful video. I love the detail that goes into your hat making. And the fact that you use such vintage equipment is awesome. I'll be in your area in the spring - definitely stopping by.

[@makidominguez5856]

What a special honor to have a hat made by such capable, talented and beautiful ladies.

[@snuffysmif9801]

That is really cool. Love seeing experts in finery plying their craft.

[@zulemaflores8796]

Great video! nice to see that you ladies still make the vintage traditional hats, the old way!

[@donnabeem3036]

I'm a hat fanatic I love hats and that is absolutely the most beautiful piece of artwork I have ever seen processed in front of my face absolutely gorgeous

[@harrypalmer7169]

A wonderful peek behind the curtains to see the magic which goes into producing fantastic hat. Good to see all the old equipment being used, if it ain't broke don't fix it. I have worn hats for many years but have only recently started my love affair with Fedoras'. I just know this is going to cost me lot's of money. It would be rude not to and life is to short and lets face it, a well produced hat is a work of art and a friend for life.

[@kevinrudisill6129]

This is great keep up the old craftsmanship

[@jukesasaurusrex]

What a refreshing video thank you for sharing your amazing talents and artwork 😃

[@saddsapphic]

oh my god, my dream job

[@samuelmerimaa2986]

I know right! I would love doing this as a passion

[@1952TeleDude]

That device which I can’t spell that you used to measure your Customers head was also used to measure SFFD firefighters heads for their leather helmets.

[@coolmerc3]

What a fascinating Art

[@Falkenroth1]

Great job! All the hats look awesome.

[@hulkhogan503]

I would love to own one of their fedoras

[@LungsOutJem]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for not using glue in your process. I cannot understand why glue has become acceptable for some hat makers.

[@joecloyd6471]

awesome work ladies

[@ruthacuna4385]

So awesome, I love hats!

[@chuffpup]

Here in Newzealand we have a problem with possums. They are an introduced species that threatens native fauna and flora, basically a pest. People have various uses for the fur and pelts, but I think it would make good felt. I don't know if it's been tried, but it would provide a great alternative, and help the ecology.

[@onlyjoetee]

I love hats…

[@cassullo]

Very very good ! Bye from Italy

[@paradoxinmotion]

thanks for this!

[@shirleysavage8096]

very cool

[@contento73]

Thanks !!!!

[@toddd7444]

cooooooool video great music 🤩😍🥰hugs wheelchair larry

[@catheadoff]

Amazing

[@earlwilt8654]

Awesome!

[@exploratorium]

Earl Wilt Thank you!

[@dukeleto24]

the conformiteur was created in France in year 1816

[@exploratorium]

Hello-hard to say exactly how much the fedora is. You can check out Paul's Hat Works here: www.hatworksbypaul.com/

[@liljuanito123]

Good looking women and good looking hats, what more could you want.

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

The hats look good, yes. But what the hell are you talking about otherwise?

[@thefinalfrontear]

The good looking women, duh.

[@thefinalfrontear]

Don't be rude, christ

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

Pepeline Doll What good looking woman? Is there one in the background?

[@thefinalfrontear]

Lord almighty.

[@c.a.k.comedy692]

Thanks to this video, I’ve created an Indiana Jones style fedora, as well as future plans for a business while still in high school, so thanks!

[@xaviercruz4763]

How did you make the hat and pattern for it?

[@tracysnow5097]

How do you roll the brim and dip the front and back ???

[@nancylynch6045]

I never knew there was a classic hat shop in the City! Does Willie Brown get his hats there?

[@mustardwalrus8132]

I would love to get a custom hat made.

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Hope ya'll make it in this F-up corporate world✌🏻❤

[@spongebobsquarepants3627]

Curious is to what the hat is called that the red haired girl is wearing at the start of the video. It's awesome. Video is great.

[@exploratorium]

It's a Derby Hat

[@alpnahkromtheabbotneville9715]

Where are you guys located?

[@drkpg1]

Very nice video. Where can we buy your marvelous products?

[@exploratorium]

Hello-this video featured the hatmakers at a place in San Francisco called Paul's Hat Works, here is their website: www.hatworksbypaul.com/

[@drkpg1]

+Exploratorium thank's a lot

[@PochoNews]

Art

[@TheRedjerries]

I wish I could be an apprentice for them

[@thewoodsfamily6305]

Do teach you techniques in classes?

[@karser6456]

Can you help? Where to find a roll of that ribbon othwerise known as "back bows" that are placed between the leather sweatbands..im a startup doing reproduction hats but milliners sell it "per bow", i'm looking for a roll of that vintage grosgrain ribbon. Any heads up cheerfully accepted. PS yes ive checked ebay/etsy for vintage ribbon but nothing has turned up in over 6 months...except the WIDE ribbon that goes on the outside of a fedora.

[@exploratorium]

You can try contacting Hat Works by Paul www.hatworksbypaul.com/. We just made the video. :-)

[@fabianoenescena]

Hello! wha type of steam gun you use? i never see before. regards :)

[@camcordernonsense5264]

Yaaaaaaaay!

[@sapaso3]

HATS OFF!!!

[@marilynlong9416]

Who sells ladies hats?

[@asidogameplay7732]

how much is the fedora hat,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@Hans_Weber]

can you do tophat for me with high crown?

[@EZFeTTy]

Where are y’all located??

[@exploratorium]

The Exploratorium is located at Pier 15 in San Francisco.

[@sislertx]

Comgrats but dang those are pricey

[@jpavlvs]

My hat guy hand stitches the sweatband in.

[@emefa-fega]

Please where are you located. Need training in the art

[@maximusaugustus6823]

I hope no animals are harmed..

[@darthvillarious]

LOL. Where do you you think they get the beaver felt from? The trap beavers and kill them for their pelts. Also hat making is one of the reason's that the beaver pelt industry was so large and profitable through most of US History.

[@wewilltravelsoon2237]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Niftified]

How to make a hat. First, start with a hat...

[@FBall-im8ui]

no feeling in her work!

[@destructo3915]

funny how in all these videos they cant help wearing a hat while they make one

[@mathias369]

It’s nice video but one thing is clear Women had their own headwear. They cannot wear men headwear they look ridiculous so please stop. Remember there are men and women not in between.

[@Alycanj]

This place is pretty much dead it seems in 2021, not taking appts or anything, dead website. I want the pink haired one to have my kids.