The Cap Faction

[seabass]

Hey Simonds
folks collect those dish rags.

That fabric makes the cap...some are too droopy though
Man if you & Johnny had some of that vintage workwear fabric
We would be goin nuts here ...

 

[flat-top]

Man if you & Johnny had some of that vintage workwear fabric
We would be goin nuts here ...

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[Simonds]

I have been looking online and in 2nd hand stores for work wear, just haven't had much luck finding any. Mister Freedom has it all! lol

 

[Johnny J]

Christoph just posted this pic:

Nice fabrics! But, just an observation, either the bills are very large, or the body's are small. Would be nice if someone can get a hold of one and do a review on it.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

I have been looking online and in 2nd hand stores for work wear, just haven't had much luck finding any. Mister Freedom has it all! lol

He has a lot of contacts and the money from sale's to get it.
I am wondering which one Mr. Depp will be wearing soon.
From the pictures it is hard to tell as they have brims molded really round which would require them to be heated to soften the plastic inside the brims. The fabrics look to be light weight so the body of the hat is loose and can be pushed around a lot. Like an extra full cut newsboy.Will have to see if there are other pictures other than the ones currently on the site as it is really hard to tell the lay of the cap. One thing I know they will not last long.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Info finally up on the Mr. Freedom website. misterreedom.com

SPECS:

* Assorted vintage selvedge New Old Stock fabrics, 100% cotton or cotton/linen métisse. Limited availability per styles. Textiles of assorted origins, 1930′s to 1960′s. See detailed fabric photos for plain weave indigo dyed, woven plaid, grey HBT, covert twill, woven stripes etc…
* Kangaroo leather inner headband.
* Matching fabric covered top buttons, hand made (yes, that was a task enough to be mentioned!)
* NOS cotton biased tape seam piecing.
* Snap brim (A-2 pockets type metal snaps, mil-specs)

SIZING:
All caps have been cold soaked (to get that ‘torque’ fabric effect) and line dried. The head band will very lightly stretch back with repeat wear, and ‘mold’ to your head. Cap sizes are measured AFTER rinse, to the best of our abilities.
57cm (~ US 7 1/8)
58cm (~ US 7 1/4)
59cm (~ US 7 3/8)
60cm (~ US 7 1/2)
61cm (~ US 7 5/8)
62cm (~ US 7 3/4)

Professional cleaning when needed. Do NOT boil or machine wash.

Available rinsed.
Retail $199.95

 

[Chepstow]

Ed, thanks for the infos! Great looking Caps but no bargain!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

I have the previous cap and it is one of my favorite caps.
They are very well made as all Mr. Freedom stuff is.

 

[Chepstow]

Ed, sure. I believe you. Have you got any photos of this Cap? maybe you can post some noggin shots!

 

[mayserwegener]

Pre WWII Schiebermütze, size 56cm. Manfred got edged out on this one but I thought it was worth showing the auction photos since these are rare.

 

[DamianM]

Probably asked before, does anybody have a tutorial on making eight panel hats.
I have a good grasp on sewing but I want to do it right the first time

 

[seabass]

Mayser !
Amazing Fabric on the Schiebermütze

 

[seabass]

Ed, thanks for the infos! Great looking Caps but no bargain!

Yea not cheep but they are Special !
Ill be droping by there early next month Not sayin im getting one...
I dont really like the wrinkly effect of the fabrics.. I do have some John Lofgren caps that have that effect & dont wear em...
& i tried to steam em smooth with no luck.
Though i will try a few on & see how they look...

 

[Rudie]

My Casquette Sport finally arrived after four weeks (should have taken three days). It's a perfect fit! The sweat band needs to be restitched. Otherwise it is in very good condition.

Just found this casquette on Etsy. Pics are from the seller. Can't wait to get it. Finally a vintage eight dart cap!

 

[seabass]

Fantastic Cap Rudie !
A great find & excellent overall condition.
the pics are great thanks for all the detail shots !

 

[Rudie]

Thanks, Che. I am very happy with it. Now the 1940s Norwegians I bought from Issh four weeks ago need to turn up again as well. It would be a pity if they were lost.

 

[seabass]

Probably the meltdown from the holiday shipping rush....
Please post when you get them & if not cold outside pics !
Damm nice look Outfit & all !

 

[Johnny J]

My Casquette Sport finally arrived after four weeks (should have taken three days). It's a perfect fit! The sweat band needs to be restitched. Otherwise it is in very good condition.

Rudie that is a great looking cap and fits you perfect! Thanks for those different pics. Helps us to see how one of these 8 dart caps should look and fit.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Rudie Johnny could always restore the sweatband for you.

 

[rlk]

Stingy 6-panel cap

Keeps the peak of the head warm anyway. Hard to keep on with my cone-head.