On Thursday night, I was preparing for Crown Tournament and decided to throw together a more interesting black hat without the usual pink accents. I stretched the hat once on my head using the steam method to elongate it, then proceeded to shape the rest to the desired fit. I marked a 2.5 inch brim line from ear to ear, then tapered down to the front point, however I added a partial scallop to it after cutting an index card to a desired size and shape, then carried the pattern around the brim.
While at the hotel, I tacked down the center peacock feather, but wasn't pleased with the slight turn of the feather, so I pulled two off of my charcoal grey hat and tucked them under the brass finding Sir Amadon Raudbjorn of Northshield gifted to me at Pennsic.
Overall, for a few hours of work it turned out nicely!
