A new tudor hat

[Earl of Surrey]

I'm in need of an upgraded male Tudor hat. 

Probably a flatcap with a grande feather.  Other than Tall Toad, does anyone have any recommendations for web shops from whom I can order? 

Ideally it would be velvet and even more ideally a very dark green (not the classic hunter, but the green velvet that is almost black).  If I can't get that, I would do black and gold.  Either way, a good web shop hat recommendation is what I'm after.

Thanks in advance.

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

Lady Kathleen of Olmsted!  She's a forum member here & a great seamstress who does work for many members.

She made Steve a black velvet flat cap with jewels around the brim and a maroon plume.  It is a beautiful hat and well-constructed, and we are very pleased with it.

[Alerrick Afon Adou]

Lady Kathleen is a Great seamstress. She made me a Wizards hat to go with my outfit and it`s Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!! Fit just right,well made,I can`t wait to wear it to the faires!!!!!! Huzzah

[isabelladangelo]

Can you sew?   A flat cap would be a great first sewing project if you can't.  :-)   

[Rowan MacD]

Can you sew?   A flat cap would be a great first sewing project if you can't.  :-)  

I agree.  Once you make the basic cap, the decorations are fun to do yourself!

   Here's another good link: http://www.fynehatsbyfelicity.com/index2.html

I have purchased 2 flat caps and plan to commission a tall hat from her.   
     

[amy]

Even our Noble Lord Clisto is a model photo on the Fyne Hats by Felicity site.  Wearing the Noble Flat Cap with Flair!  Beautiful stuff there.

[Earl of Surrey]

Brilliant.  Thanks so much for the input.

I can sew, at least with leather.  The skirted leather doublet that appears in my profile picture is my work.  But, I have traditionally left sewing of fabric up to the Countess.  She has done me a gorgeous extra-dark green (with gold trim) doublet this winter, that is begging for a matching or complimentary hat.  I think we are out of the velvet though.

[isabelladangelo]

You wouldn't need much more than a 1/2 yard if you make the flat cap yourself if you don't mind a seam on the brim.   Look on ebay, etsy, and/or artfire for velvet.  Actually, the color you are looking for, I've even seen at Walmart recently in the Baltimore/DC region. 

[Rowan MacD]

  I ordered 2 velvet tall hats from Tall Toad, cost about $140 for both including shipping.    I got a break on the price by ordering with no trim and on Shipping by having them sent together.  I expect them today...

[lys1022]

Dream Hats, of course!!!!   Sharon is an amazing milliner, who makes hats for a large percentage of the Scarborough Performing company.  She also has a booth at a number of local cons and gatherings.

http://dreamhats.com/

Wonderful stuff!  She's made several hats for the Hubster and I.

[DonaCatalina]

I will second dream hats....though I like Tall Toad also.
http://dreamhats.com/products/89-renaissance-flat-caps.aspx

[Captain Teague]

While I would also suggest Lady K as a first consideration effort as she is completely fabulous, another source may be here:

http://www.medievalcollectibles.com/c-168-renaissance-medieval-hats.aspx

They may not have what you seek, but they are certainly growing in hattery items. (Especially Ladies..... )

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

Earl of Surrey...

Here are some examples of Tudor Hats I have done for members here and clients via Very Merry Seamstress that I joint venture with for garb accessories....


Italian Bonnet to match a Doublet.


King James I hat for a client.


Arched Tall hat I made for myself last year.


French Hood for a VMS client.

[Captain Teague]

Did I mention incredibly fabulous? 

[Alerrick Afon Adou]

Those hats are Fabulous Lady Kathleen...........Huzzah