Hat with an internal sweatband?
Explore leather stampede strings fitted using cotter pins and split rings at the existing sweatband stitching, without piercing the sweatband.
LeatherByPeter · Handmade leather goods
Handmade leather accessories for cowboy hats
Cowboy hat chin straps, leather stampede strings and accessories made by LeatherByPeter.
Not every cowboy hat takes the same chin strap. Learn whether your hat needs a sweatband-mounted stampede string or a strap designed for side eyelets, see real handmade examples, and find the matching products on Etsy.
Made by hand
A practical detail for your favorite cowboy hat
A leather chin strap helps keep a hat in place on windy days. Handmade stampede strings can be braided or made from plain leather strips, with adjustable lengths and different finishing details.
Before choosing, check your hat: some straps attach beside the internal sweatband stitching; others are made for hats with side eyelets.
Explore sweatband stampede strings →Which leather chin strap fits your cowboy hat?
Hat with side eyelets?
See braided leather chin straps designed for existing holes in the brim, with simple S-hook attachment and no tools needed.
Looking for something else?
Explore leather hat bands, hat storage ideas and leather accessories for everyday carry.
Handmade by LeatherByPeter
LeatherByPeter makes leather hat accessories and other small leather goods. See available designs, colors, and custom-order options directly in our Etsy shop.
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Sweatband chin straps
Leather stampede strings attached through the hat sweatband.
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Leather chin straps for hats with eyelets and suitable hook attachments.
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Hand-braided leather bands to change the look of a favorite hat.
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Non-braided leather bands with engraved or personalized details.
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A practical way to keep a hat off the seat in a car or truck.
Explore →Wall hat holders
Leather hat storage for a wall, entryway or hat corner.
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Braided leather lanyards for suitable pocket knives.
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Hand-braided leather bracelets and everyday style.
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