How to Make Real Leather Patch Hats A-Z Step by Step. Bonded + Sewn

Today I take a deep dive and show you the complete start to finish with how we make our hats using real leather hides and sewing. Do yourself and your customers a favor and provide a quality product that will last a lifetime.
Also we are giving away the hat we are making. See all of our tips and tricks and step by step details on how we've created a brand that resonates quality with our customers and the reason we've graduated from our spare bedroom to a successful business reaching the half million dollar sales number in 2023.
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[@KellyVaughnDocumentGeek]

Are you doing any backtacking of your stitches?

[@MikeHockin]

Love your jack machine, what size of thread are you using? Great video

[@MattC42678]

I appreciate your video. That is a very nice product you have. I am just starting out, that's how I found you. Appreciate it the quality you put out.

[@GerForever]

Just learning. Fo you use any kind of conditioner, crean, soap, polish etc before you use the sealer?

[@dougsobel2571]

I'd never use top grain. That means the top surface has been corrected by sanding of buffing. I'm a traditional leatherworker and you need to know correct precise terms for different leathers.

[@leviteapparel]

Hello, new to your channel. You're doing amazing work.🎉🎉🎉

[@mothpatrol]

I noticed you used Weaver sealer to clean it then “secret sauce” resolene to seal it. Aren’t they the same? Great looking product btw 👍

[@matt75hooper]

Glue it then stitch it ? Seems the glue is an extra un-needed step. A quick temporary adhesive spray on the back of the patch will hold it in place for stitching.....Also I think your patch should be 1/4 to 1/2 inch lower......But like you said- 'To each his own.' Thanks for the Video. Nice job.

[@LanceMcGrew]

My customers look at those $35 hats compared to $12 - 15 and select the lower cost versions. Fortunately we can offer both.

[@cesaralexanderperez5527]

Exelent info

[@Born2Wander]

Great video, have you tried lonestar or Hydbond leatherette and adhesives?

[@mye-rin]

Thanks for the tutorial Donny. Is your secret sauce a resolene based solution? How long are you waiting for the leather cement to dry before stitching? I've seen a bunch of hats and your quality outshines every one of them. Also what phone? Dang your close-ups are clean. Been talking with Robin up at Collier and about ready to pull the trigger on a S5 (you need to hit him up for a referral...lol). Much appreciated man.

[@PGHATCO]

Thanks for the compliment! It is resolene. I can stitch right away after cement but usually they will sit over at the machine for an hour or so before I get around to sewing them. Using my Pixel 8 pro for photos and videos. Good luck with the S5! I love it.

[@TheMarkus3105]

Thank you for that video. That is exactly what I thought when I see all the videos with the heatpress. How long does it last before it falls off. I would rather spend a bit more money but can be sure that the patch will last. Would it be possible to see in one video how you create your designs for your patches? Greetings from Switzerland.

[@PGHATCO]

100% agree. You can get a legit sewing setup for the same cost as most of these people are spending on heat press setups and you know without a doubt it will never fail. I can do a design video.

[@gauravlotekar660]

I would like to know where do you order your caps from? I am planning to start my own business here in India.Pls help

[@PGHATCO]

We are a direct Richardson dealer so we order straight through them. Our custom hats we have made for us. The rest we use SS Activewear.

[@LanceMcGrew]

30:20 is there anything to do about the wheel track that is visible?

[@TheMikeWash]

Glad to hear that Thunder's working out good. Great video dude - I learned a lot! If you ever need a hand with the LightBurn side of things, let me know. Might be able to give you a pointer or two. Thanks for making this video.

[@nathanadrian9943]

The patch looks too high

[@selvinortiz]

What hat(s) do you recommend for golf/performance with adjustable velcro strap?

[@alphagrendel]

Great video. I've been using resolene, but it's just too shiny. I need to figure out a way to cut it too end up with your "secret sauce". Any suggestions?

[@PGHATCO]

Resolene is our secrete sauce. You probably could add some water to cut it some but maybe do a test in a small bottle first.

[@alphagrendel]

I'll give it a try. You guys are amazingly helpful! We're still really small- a big order is two dozen hats, lol, but we hope to be where you're at someday! Thanks for the help.

[@FishersatSea]

Really great video, no secrets held, really appreciate it! Aspiring to do exactly that myself! Thanks for all brotha!

[@kshepherd2005]

Thank you for all the information! Great quality products!

[@adamthompson8432]

This channel is going to blow up. Good honest hard work and you’re doing the right way!

[@rcgrix]

do you still use the Glowforge Pro to make some patches for the hats

[@vidhunter2009]

What size thread do you use with your Jack S5 ?

[@jakefielder4222]

what oz leather do you prefer to use?

[@PGHATCO]

I mentioned it in the video at the end. 3-4oz

[@jakefielder4222]

@@PGHATCO Thank you! Sure enough a little after i commented, i heard you say that.

[@jonathanjimenezlandon3473]

What are the measurements for the patches?

[@MrVillegas310]

Do you seal the veg natural tan leather the same way?

[@sambond7703]

Donny, great video. Is your secret sauce a secret, or just you having fun.😊 Would you be willing to share?

[@bashuck1]

in an earlier comment he replies that it is resolean

[@jeremytaylor91]

Nice finished product!

[@bashuck1]

Great video. So how soon is that video about the ability to use chrome tanned leather coming out. I use weaver but have always been getting the veg tanned but don't love the dying process.

[@bashuck1]

Googling it suggests it could be because of Trivalent Chromium now being used instead of Hexavalent Chromium? Hadn't heard of those terms before but just read about it.

[@mws91182]

whats the secret sauce????

[@RealDustyChandler]

Probably Resolene