Cordova Handmade Caps / Johnny J's work

[Johnny J]

That was me testing the vintage Singer zig zag sewing machine in downtown L.A. Great machine. Built like a tank! But I work at home right now and my place is not that big. I will take a couple of shots on friday when I have everything out.

 

[Johnny J]

More Fabrics

I got this vintage wool herringbone with blue, red and yellow specks. Looks pretty cool:

I forgot that I still have this brown wool fabric like Che's cap:

And this stripe linen like Wiser Hatter's cap:

And this lighter green donegal fabric:

 

[mikespens]

My Cordova Cap has arrived!!!! Man, what a work of art!!!

flat-top, I Liked yours so much I finally gave in and ordered one too. It was inevitable...........

 

[flat-top]

My Cordova Cap has arrived!!!! Man, what a work of art!!!

flat-top, I Liked yours so much I finally gave in and ordered one too. It was inevitable...........

Wise choice!!:eusa_clap

 

[TomS]

My Cordova Cap has arrived!!!! Man, what a work of art!!!

The fabric I chose really make this look like a deadstock cap from the 20's!!
Johnny J :eusa_clap
I will get more!!!

absolutely amazing! I should just pull the trigger on one!

 

[Big Fella]

Johnnie, if we have not settled on a color of material for the hat I order, I really like the brown wool you are showing here. Thanks! Email hgun@verizon.net

 

[Johnny J]

Johnnie, if we have not settled on a color of material for the hat I order, I really like the brown wool you are showing here. Thanks! Email hgun@verizon.net

Sounds good. Thanks.

 

[Johnny J]

I've been having a hard time finding the right workwear fabric for my caps. If anyone has any ideas of where I can get some nice workwear fabric, please send me a PM. I know that wabash japanese fabric would be awesome, but I spoke to a place in Beverly Hills asking how I can get some of that fabric to make some caps, and they told me that the fabric is exclusive for their clothing line. So, I took it like its almost impossible to get. I might be wrong, but if one of you guys finds a source, please let me know. I even sent emails to some denim companys in Japan and they have not responded.

But please let me know of any other kind of fabric that is more accessible.

Thanks!

 

[Johnny J]

HEY CHEPSTOW !
I need some linen caps ! Johnny J (hint)........
too dam hot here My Cactus is Flowering,,,

I picked up some VTG Linen from late 1800s enough for 3 caps. 2 are called for, so 1 piece is left.

Also, I am working hard on a new addition to my Cordova Handmade Caps:

The prototype looks pretty cool and has great dimensions, hopefully will post up picks of the finished product by the weekend.

 

[Chepstow]

Johnny, that sounds good. Let us see the prototype if you have finished it.

 

[St. Valentine]

Prototype cap? Is someone calling my name?

 

[cookie]

My Cordova Cap has arrived!!!! Man, what a work of art!!!

The fabric I chose really make this look like a deadstock cap from the 20's!!
Johnny J :eusa_clap
I will get more!!!

so professionally executed! felicitaciones!

 

[Johnny J]

Prototype Cordova Cap

Here is my new prototype cap:

 

[TomS]

I like it. The profile shot shows the dimensions well.

 

[mayserwegener]

Fantastic! I will order one when available.

 

[Chepstow]

Johnny, great job done! That Cap looks darn sharp, really. Was the Indira cap your inspiration?
PS. Is my cap already in work?

 

[St. Valentine]

Johnny, you nailed it! Even the pattern looks much coarser than I thought, I like that a lot. Great work again! :eusa_clap I will try to empty my inbox so you can reach me again (a bit tricky, I am not at home).

...oh, how I love prototypes...

 

[cookie]

Don't like it with that exagerated brow ridge but it is well executed and probably authentic. I prefer Marc Chevalier's cap.

 

[Simonds]

Very nice caps! Really like the linings,,great eye for detail!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Nice work Johnny the front profile is dead on the Indra cap. I can see the work that it took to get from picture to real physical cap.
Cookie which of Marc's cap's do you like? All his pictures where pulled offline when he left. Did you save a copy of the picture of the cap in question. I think I have a copy of his cap head shots.

Is this the one?

This is a regular cut 8 dart.