How to Make a Leather Top Hat - Tutorial and Pattern Download

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[@grimjester2498]

I have bought many of your patterns over the last year. One I even bought twice by mistake. And I have always wondered why you don’t print the leather weight on the print out. I know you encourage people to watch the video but sometimes I don’t see the it. Thank you for the great work.

[@samuelgabrielson559]

agreed! what type of leather did you use for this one?

[@tracy419]

I agree. It'd be great information to have in the sales description as well to make it easier to find patterns for the leather you have on hand.

[@davidbratcher9822]

I believe he says he uses 5 to 6 oz veg tan leather in a couple of his videos

[@MsLegoloco]

the best video I found about it, greetings from Mexico

[@jackwick82]

My first try at leather work...my husband loves his new hat. I made it with a little softer leather so it would be a little "floppy".

[@daniellesavage2817]

How'd it turn out?? That was exactly my plan....

[@jackwick82]

It turned out great. How do I upload a pic?

[@tapmaan6150]

How does the hat look with softer leather? Does it still hold it's shape?

[@jackwick82]

@@tapmaan6150 it turned out great.. he uses it for Civil War reenactments.

[@jackwick82]

@@tapmaan6150 email me at [e-mail] and i can send a pic

[@BasedSeviper]

Just finished. Made mine in black, cut the brim a bit shorter, and added an old concho belt for the band

[@Keithphotorama]

Serperion S. It would be awesome to see a photo result.

[@jehowa5691]

Awesome! Just boght the pattern, now I need leather, and time,... damn. Whatever, I have to make one anytime soon! Great patterns and instruction videos! I am afraid this will not be the only pattern I will buy from you

[@TheHaynkine00]

Looks like a master hatter at work. Love your work🤙🏽

[@dilhermandoalves5549]

Amazing tutorial!! Congratulations! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@codyjarvis3426]

NEW SUB ... YOUR WORK IS STUNNING. I TRY TO DO THIS MOST MY LIFE IVE ALWAYS CAME BACK TO DOING THINGS WITH LEATHER WHEN I NEED TO MAKE SOME MONEY . IVE ALWAYS SOLD EVERYTHING I MADE . I HAVE BUILT HOMES MY WHOLE LIFE. NOW MY BACK HAS GIVE UP ON ME , 10 YEARS SETTN AT HOME . I NEED TO START DOING THIS TO HELP THE WIFE WITH THE BILLS , I DONT HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS AT ALL.. I HAVE A ROLL OF DEERSKIN AND A BOX OF SCRAP DEERSKIN, I DONT HAVE ANY OF THE THICK STUFF.WHATS BAD IS I LIVE SO FAR AWAY FROM A TOWN WITH A STORE . ITS HARD GOT TO DO WITH WHAT YOU FIND AROUND THE HOUSE..MAYBE I GET BLESSED SOMEDAY . I WOULD GO STRAIT TO A LEATHER SHOP AND BUY ALL THE TOOLS AND A BUNCH OF LEATHER. GREAT CHANNEL MY FRIEND AND GREAT WORK , BEAUTIFUL.

[@tank8285]

You make it look easy. I'm inspired.

[@laileastick]

Très jolie et très intéressant à regarder.

[@randalstone]

I need one of these in my life.

[@gguerra58]

Working on the project from your awesome pattern. What gauge metal wire did you use for the hat edge as the stiffener? Thank you...

[@samsnead9364]

I'm getting ready to a pair of these, for my son and I. I'm wondering what recommendations you have as far as leather weight and type as well as what gauge of wire?

[@annazamberletti1253]

badass

[@thebatman3132]

Love the videos; bought the pattern. What size weight in leather, ounces? You use a synthetic thread? What size needles? Thank you

[@DieselpunkRo]

Hi I recommend 5/6 oz leather. Nothing heavier I use 1mm waxed synthetic thread for 1.5 hole punchers. You can go up to 1.2 mm thread but make the holes with a 1.8/2 mm puncher My needles are 7 cm long

[@jameswyatt5859]

Why are the holes not round and what punch did you use? I see you said 1. 5mm, so why are the holes slotted?

[@possumrides8448]

I just made the "Corset" Hat. used 4-5 oz leather on it... I would think the 6 oz, might be a little too stiff. But I like Hats not so stiff. that they feel heavy. I'll buy the pattern and try making it also out of 4-5 oz... doesn't use much... 2021 prices, maybe $30 worth of leather. Good experiment. Worst case... I've killed a day.

[@serheovande-zar3730]

Amazing!!!

[@danielwegert3809]

What weight if leather do you recommend? The instruction didn’t mention it.

[@Elpachekox]

I need everything of this video

[@jessewalker6003]

Klako Paez the hat how can I get one of these

[@sohrabtabatabaei5261]

I need the measurements

[@xxxkahunaxxx]

How high will the crown be on this design? Its hard to tell from the pictures....

[@monkeychicken27]

It looks like the long strips around the brim just butt together instead of overlapping. Curious that it is two pieces instead of one.

[@brianwoodward4855]

Is there any reason why you didn't line the seams up on the brim to the hat? Just asking because I am new to leather crafting and would have done it differently out of ignorance, with the thought that then they would both be in the back unseen for the most part, instead of having the hat seam in the back and the brim seam on the side.

[@vigilantetophat5711]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joebowen116]

Love the video. I purchased this pattern on ETSY about a month ago on Feb 17th. and haven’t seen it yet. Can you please help me out with this. Thanks.

[@DieselpunkRo]

Yes I can help. Please message me on Etsy

[@dreamwarriors979]

Cool Musik Love it

[@matthewdenty8470]

This video was fantasia

[@robertduvall9580]

The holes on the top that are sown to the brim look like slots more then round holes, are they slots and if so what did you use to make the slots?

[@thevteamvlogs762]

I love how you did this top hat. looking forward to making my own. question. I was trying to do a sphere fanny pack and a rounded edge but can't seem to figure out the way to align the holes. what should I do. would aprreciate your help. thanks in advance

[@DieselpunkRo]

buy the pattern, all the holes are already marked and perfectly aligned :p

[@BubbasToons]

@@DieselpunkRo I WOULD LIKE TO BUY THIS PATTERN WILL I GET IT IN MULTIPLE SIZE OPTIONS I CAN CREATE AT ONCE?

[@BatmanTV2023]

What leather should i use

[@MountainFisher]

1812 Overture while making a hat? Interesting.

[@francebat9012]

superbe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FUNKBOOGIE1]

DieselpunkRo ? Im in California, do you know any hat stores that sells leather fez hat with no symbols ? or do you make leather fez hats ?

[@user-hh7dd7ec3n]

good job!

[@sibelpatricia]

_Espectacular!_

[@persecutedbiblebeliever5493]

Please make a Sherlock Holmes hat pattern.

[@MissGroves]

Watching you sew is very soothing. It looks like the leather is quite thin, what weight is it?

[@DieselpunkRo]

5 oz

[@jeffreyharville1918]

I'm NOT a hatter, but, would it not be better if you crease the brim band (the piece that goes around the brim and holds the wire) before hand? Crease it down the center while flat and put weight or clamps on it to make the creases permanent ? Also, when attaching the brim to the crown, I think I would place a plastic bag of dried beans in for weight and to hold it in shape. ( Just some thoughts I had!)

[@mikelittle9649]

Tony See . I printed the xxl size but the scissors didn't show up on the pattern. They are not showing up on the file either. What can I do?

[@MrJethro9068]

wus this was still available

[@SCOTTRMCINNES]

Tony, You don't include attachment points on this pattern?

[@DieselpunkRo]

its easy to find the centre, just fold the paper pattern in half down the middle and use the crease as a reference point

[@ЕвгенияМатросова-т6с]

Круто! И работа, и музыкальное сопровождение!

[@kevinharmon480]

do you have a head measurement for each size? I take XL in a crash helmet so printed XL but I am risking expensive leather.

[@jameswyatt5859]

The measurements are clearly marked in each file. The pattern includes 5 files: 1- instructions 2- small (55 & 56 cm or 21.6 & 22 in) 3- medium (57 & 58 cm or 22.4 & 22.8 in) 4 - large (59 & 60 cm or 23.2 & 23.6 in) 5 - XL (61 & 62.5 cm or 24 & 24.4 in)

[@joebowen116]

I’ve sent you a message on etsy (I think) I’m sure I’ve messed something up on my end. Could you please let me know if you’ve received it. Thanks.

[@rongarner9119]

What kind of leather do you use to make this hat, and what weight?

[@DieselpunkRo]

5 oz latigo

[@andyk7565]

Can you put the measurements for each piece of leather? I bought the pattern and printed it, but the pieces didn't fit just right. I believe it was the cut and piece together process... I either trimmed too much or too little... but I can't tell without the correct measurements.

[@DieselpunkRo]

i answered on FB

[@ashimboy2985]

@@DieselpunkRo I too need the measurements wat is ur fb account name

[@DieselpunkRo]

facebook.com/groups/1434028716724087/

[@solwong1338]

What type of leather are you using. It would be great to include that in your tutorials and videos. New Sub. Thanks for all your great work and I've already downloaded a couple of your patterns.

[@DieselpunkRo]

thank you For most of the projects i use latigo leather. Some chrome tan for some hats, but mostly pre dyed latigo

[@mikegay98662]

I am currently working on this project, I am wondering if there is a pattern for the hat-band that is in the pattern photo?

[@DieselpunkRo]

its just a belt, very easy to do. I am not sure if there is a pattern for it

[@michaelvetter626]

Tony, where did you get the star conchos on the hat band?

[@DieselpunkRo]

local hardware store

[@jesusyairperezmauricio1686]

Como se llaman ese tipo de sombreros

[@scottminery]

I can't find the pattern for this Hat for some reason it sends me to the pattern of the other gray and pink hat you make . Can anyone ease send me a link to this tan top hat ? Please

[@DieselpunkRo]

that's the same pattern but with an updated video

[@scottminery]

It sure doesn't look it the tan hat looks much taller and the brim smaller and more circular totally different look than the gray hat . If it's the same pattern what did you do to make it look so different? If you don t mind my asking . By the way you are the man , I totally love working with leather thanks to you.

[@scottminery]

The seam on the crown is different so I should just punch outside row ? . The gray hat has three rows For that stitch.

[@scottminery]

For some reason your replies are not showing on my screen so maybe I'll try again later this week. Hope all is well for you Tony and thanks for trying not sure if it's my phone or what it said you replied but I can't read em .

[@bartekj6619]

Name of music plz

[@nitastout1]

Where can I get a pattern or how do I make my own?

[@aprilflowers3186]

Etsy

[@carlbowden4712]

How about hat size? Is this large or what?

[@DieselpunkRo]

about 8 different sizes

[@jameswyatt5859]

The measurements are clearly marked in each file. The pattern includes 5 files: 1- instructions 2- small (55 & 56 cm or 21.6 & 22 in) 3- medium (57 & 58 cm or 22.4 & 22.8 in) 4 - large (59 & 60 cm or 23.2 & 23.6 in) 5 - XL (61 & 62.5 cm or 24 & 24.4 in)

[@jameswyatt5859]

The measurements are clearly marked in each file. The pattern includes 5 files: 1- instructions 2- small (55 & 56 cm or 21.6 & 22 in) 3- medium (57 & 58 cm or 22.4 & 22.8 in) 4 - large (59 & 60 cm or 23.2 & 23.6 in) 5 - XL (61 & 62.5 cm or 24 & 24.4 in)

[@elcatrinc1996]

Do you have a bowler hat pattern in leather ¿?

[@DieselpunkRo]

bowlers hat are hard to do, a pattern isnt enough

[@AllMenAreBerries]

No you'll need a crown mold of wood and wet the leather and stretch it tight over it then a staple gun to set it in place and let it dry

[@wendymurray8594]

Great tutorial. If I cut 2 brims to make sure the leather is showing on both sides of the brim, would that be too much thickness to sew do you think? Thanks for uploading.

[@djohnson3678]

the one that wimpy wears in the animation of popeye? if you are in a hurry to get one, then here you go ...... wholesalehalloweencostumes.com/products/bowler-hat-low-crown

[@peaceofleather]

Are your punch holes actually oval?

[@DieselpunkRo]

some are, most are round

[@jameswyatt5859]

ALL THE HOLES ARE OVAL IN THESE PATTERNS! I DON'T HAVE AN OVAL PUNCH! Sorry for yelling :p

[@bobm5096]

I am starting this hat now but why is my pattern oval and yours is round?

[@DieselpunkRo]

follow the pattern with confidence :p

[@jameswyatt5859]

Why are the holes all elongated, not round?

[@enolp]

Yo if I could make that for my dad

[@avagage1]

what is the wire you are using?

[@DieselpunkRo]

2mm steel wire

[@Loran1972]

quand je vois un Haut de Forme, je pense immédiatement "PAULSON"... Ah ah ah !!! (poker inside)... manque plus que la canne...

[@Elpachekox]

Name of the song pls!

[@DieselpunkRo]

shazam it :p

[@cbvalden]

1812 Overture