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Very nice Damian. Very nice indeed.
Cap noob question: do some of you stuff the front of the cap to keep the form?
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I have a cashmere tweed cap with a grosgrain ribbon sweatband. The band is a little dirty and could use a washing. The cap is more than 25 years old, but in excellent shape except for the sweatband dirt. Should I wash it? I am thinking Woolite and cold water and a hand wash in the sink. Is that right? Is there some other technique? Should I just leave it alone?
Nyah, good advise given so far,The lining in mine is apparently not sufficient enough. What kind is needed for getting a good 3-D shape in front?
Damian,
man that's a nice cap ,,, vintage fabric ? has to be, nice stuff... good work !
a tea kettle low flame & distilled water is best for felts & vintage fabrics
I don't, but that's because I prefer the more relaxed look of the cap as the material drapes naturally. I'm not a fan of the "classic" look where the cap lays on your head like a big pancake.Cap noob question: do some of you stuff the front of the cap to keep the form?
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On the subject of grosgrain ribbons in caps, I have to put my hand up that I prefer them to leather. Shocking, I know, but for a bald head, leather sticks and can be quite stubborn, whereas a ribbon band keeps supple and moveable on my pate. It's a good thing, too, 'cause I can't source leather sweats here in Oz for the caps I'm making, so my using grosgrain is a necessity as well as a choice! I have sourced some incredible 1920's moiré ribbon that looks spectacular and is quite strong.
One of the reasons I like the leather is it gives the cap structure. Ribbon gives a looser fit and doesn't support the form on the cap.