Satisfying Step-By-Step Custom Hat Making

Flint and Port Hat Company is a one-craftsman custom-hat shop in Bainbridge, Georgia. The hats are made by hand by owner and milliner Eldrick Jacobs and take up to four days to craft. Jacobs shares his love for hat making by walking us through each step of the process, offering his expert insights along the way.

STEPS:
00:23 Choose felt
00:44 Choose block
01:00 Steam hat body
01:14 Stretch hat over block
01:27 Make break line
01:59 Iron the break line
02:12 Dry up to 48 hours
02:20 Cut brim
02:33 Sand down
3:12 Burn off excess felt
03:28 Create sweatband
04:02 Trim the brim
04:43 Modify the brow
05:00 Crown the hat

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Satisfying Step-By-Step Custom Hat Making

[LS-tirz]

Ahhh to see such an old process still being used to this day does my heart good. This is truly art! Some things should just never be left to all automation, this is one of those. So much pride and care goes into each of those hats. Sir I tip my hat to you. Godspeed...

[theundomesticatedmom]

I’ve never wanted a hat so badly in my life

[DawnOldham]

I had NO idea how “hands on” hat making is! It takes quite a bit of upper body work to go through each step in the process! What an artist you are. The finished product brings to mind the way men used to dress on a daily basis!

[johnheijdemann]

U are an artist. I really enjoyed this vid and your craftmanship.

[phtshpmastr]

I make custom hats the same way. It’s nice seeing so many others continuing this craft into this generation.

[darkknightlight]

Great craftsmanship is hard to find nowadays. When you find it you'll know it and appreciate it. Bravo 👏

[donnakawana]

The whole thing from start to finish was beautiful to watch!! I just love to see a Craftsman work.... ✌🏻💗😊❣️

[normablake]

You, Sir, are an artisan. The person who wears one of your creations is a very fortunate one indeed.
Keep doing you.

[danielmartin]

I'm glad you're keeping this craft, this art alive.

I want one now.

[lllBASlll]

When you come around to liking something, just because of the way it was made, you know the craftsman has done a great job.

[gabi.garcez]

nothing more heartwarming than seeing people doing what they do, doing it well, and loving every minute of it!

[Myspace]

How is it this man is just making a simple hat and I'm beyond enthralled with it? Lol I could watch him hours!

[evah]

That’s my hat guy!

I absolutely love my custom hat. I get compliments on it whenever I wear it. Jacobs is a true artist and craftsman. Working with him to design my hat was a dream.

[JennyG.COW]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! 😁❤️
I love that you're able to keep this legacy alive and well! 😊 👍🎩

[John-Crown]

He explained it as it's so easy to make such a hat, but actually it takes years to reach to this level of skill. Just amazing man 🤠🤝👍

[leboeuf]

good to see talented people displaying their skills and craft. i couldnt be a hat maker tho...way too much ironing for my liking

[gargoyleking]

The best 5:56 of my day! Truly enjoyed watching your skills at work... inspiring! Thank you!!! TK

[Black_Star]

Never knew it took this much hardwork to make one hat. I now have a new appreciation for hats.

[EYE]

Amazing! Thanks for keeping this art alive. It is simply beautiful.

[BigTex]

From a custom felt cowboy hat guy I really appreciate these videos. It’s definitely an art.