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1107-Sweat Band Complete Sewing Kit

Talk about efficiency and quality in one. Where other hatters range between 15-45 minutes in hand sewing their sweatbands into their hats The 1107 does it in just 2 minutes flat. That’s at least 7 more hats that you can get done in the same time it would take you to do one by hand. The complete set up includes the 1107 sewing machine, the sweat band attachment (to help keep the sweat band straight and your measurements correct), the motor and the table.

Binder

Binder.

Brim Cutter/Rounding Jack

Designed for ease of use and efficiency, the rounding jack/brim cutter makes it simple to cut a brim down to a specified length. Using the measuring element you are sure to get the brim width you need every time.

Brim Iron, Plating machine or Brim breaker

This machine of many names is designed to create the hard crease between the brim and the crown of a hat. The Brim iron comes with 1 set of plates. These plates are heated by the iron and the crown of the hat is inserted into the hole in the center of the plate. The brim is sandwiched between the plate and the iron top giving the brim a nice flat clean crease.

Brim Plates

Used with the brim iron these plates help to create the hard crease between the crown and the brim of the hat. These plates are heated by the iron and the crown of the hat is inserted into the hole in the center of the plate. The brim is sandwiched between the plate and the iron top giving the brim a nice flat clean crease.

Crown Iron

A spinning irion designed to iron the crown of a hat after stretching and shaping, ensuring the felt is conforming completely to the shape if the hat block, as well as removing excess moisture from the felt after steaming and increasing the density of the felt.

Curling Irons

Made to shape the edge of the hat brim into a nice clean curl. This package of brim irons includes three sizes of curls. Small, with a curl of ⅛”, medium, with a curl of ⅜” and large, with a curl of ⅝”. An essential for any hatter looking to add a flare of style to their designs.

Gutenpucky

makes approx 100 hats

Hat Blocks

Quality hat blocks for stretching and shaping felt into hats, made by hand in our shop here at JW Custom Hats. These are the most critical starting tools for any hat shop of any size. More than 10 different styles available and 3 different head shapes: Round Oval, Long Round Oval, or Perfectly Round (for Native American heads).

Spinning and Sanding Table

A ready made spinning table for shaping and sanding hats. Decrease your felt sanding time with this spinning table and increase your profit with this hatshop tool.

Spinning Insert for Table

An insert designed to turn an existing table into a spinning table for sanding hats, a necessity for any hatter.

Stretch Blocks

Quality Stretch blocks made by hand, used to stretch a hat to increase size within ½ – 1 size. These are also also used with a brim iron to establish the hard crease between brim and crown. Available in sizes ranging from 6 ⅝ to 8,and in oval or round.

Sweat Band Cutter

The sweatband cutter helps to ensure that the sweatband is cut down to the desired size before sewing it into the hat. With a measuring feature dictating both inches and sizes, as well as another measuring feature dictating partial sizes hat makers will be able to ensure that their sweatbands are cut to the size they need every time.

Vintage 3306 Band Tracker

Enhance your hatmaking artistry with the Vintage 3306 Band Tracker, a specialized tool designed for the precise measurement and placement of hatbands. This classic, beautifully crafted instrument combines functionality with a touch of nostalgia, ensuring your hat designs are executed with both precision and style, perfect for both seasoned milliners and hobbyists.

Vintage Brass Brim Cutter

A precision tool designed to seamlessly shape and trim hat brims with classic style and unmatched accuracy. Crafted from durable brass, this heirloom-quality cutter combines traditional craftsmanship with functionality.

Vintage Crown and Brim Shaper

This vintage crown and brim shaper molds the perfect brim. Comes with 5 molds.

Vintage Tooling on sale now. Save up to 25%.

Specialized tooling for hat-makers

JW Custom hats is the premier maker and distributor for your hat making needs. We offer a variety of tools designed to take your business to the next level. Our tools are made to order unless you are interested in our vintage collection of Flanges, Flange Stands and Hat Blocks.

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