Replacement Drawstring for my Hat?

augie · Post by **augie** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:49 pm

I know that it takes a little "bending" for this to be a VI travel topic, but I've found the folks here to be so resourceful and helpful that I hope you'll indulge me...

I have an old canvas semi-floppy hat that has been my constant beach/dive boat/outdoors headgear of choice.

The drawstring and "slider" (the piece where the ends of the string come together that slides to draw the string tight up under your chin) finally gave up the ghost.

No way will I get rid of the hat, but I'd love to be able to replace the broken parts so that it won't go flying off of my head as I zoom up and down the north shore on a dinghy!

I tried googling and have found many hats, but no replacement parts. They may very well be somewhere here in my hometown, but I've no clue as to where to look.

Do any of you?

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:53 pm

I don't know where you'd get replacement parts, but how about buying a cheap crappy hat with a string you like and salvage it for your own hat? I bet a seamstress or a shoe repair would be able to sew it on for you for a buck or two.

augie · Post by **augie** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:29 pm

That's a good idea that I may have to resort to.

The original drawstring was just sholelace material. I just haven't found the "hardware" to tie them together and slide.

I may poke around in a fabric or craft store before I give up.

Thanks CG!!

Lulu76 · Post by **Lulu76** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:39 pm

I would think they'd have something to fix that up at Jo-Ann or another fabric/craft store!

augie · Post by **augie** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:40 pm

Thanks Lulu.

Wow - single digits on your ticker.

MrB · Post by **MrB** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:47 pm

Shoelaces!!

You can match the color for the drawstring, then go to REI or Dick's and you can get a little plastic slider (ya know....pinch to slide like thing) to go up and down the string.

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California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:54 pm

Here are some slide locks - only $.28 cents! The shipping's probably $5.00 though - LOL!

http://www.strapworks.com/Acetyl_Plasti ... YwodQlVpDg

Looks like they also have cording. It's a start

I'm with Lulu... I bet JoAnn or Michael's has 'em too.

augie · Post by **augie** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:56 pm

See - I just KNEW I was asking the right group of folks!

Thanks!!!!

Lulu76 · Post by **Lulu76** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:57 pm

I hadn't thought of it that way, Steve. I'm starting to get excited!

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:00 pm

I think we all need to get a life. LMAO!

RickG · Post by **RickG** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:44 pm

Hmmm, I just grab that big roll of jute twine for stuff like this and bundling brush for pickup. It gives that whole Castaway look.

Cheers, RickG

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Replacement Drawstring for my Hat?

Replacement Drawstring for my Hat?