The Cap Faction

[Mulceber]

Just ordered a cap from Hat People for the first time. I went for the Apple Cap, as that looked the best, based on the photos they had (hope the color of the pictures was accurate!). Will post pics when it arrives. -M

 

[IsaacRN]

ok...I just have to publicly apologize. I had stated that B! Wear cap was dreadful, and I have to say it has grown on me. Its not one of my favorites, but it does have some character. It felt a bit tight, but after just pulling and tugging, it fits perfect. I still wish the bill was a bit wider, but I am wearing it now

 

[T Rick]

Dropped in to Henry The Hatter in Downtown Detroit yesterday, and a beautiful custom made cap was hanging on the wall (I'd seen it before, told it's not for sale). It is Gaberdine (true gaberdine as pointed out by the lady who works there). Made in the 1920's in their own shop that produced them upstairs back in the day (along with a lot of other custom hats). Wish a few more of these would surface. "Everybody wants that hat" said Joe Da Hat last time I was in there...

My pics don't do it justice. Really a beautiful cap!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Nice looking cap don't you just hate it that it is just hanging there. What size is it?

 

[T Rick]

Nice looking cap don't you just hate it that it is just hanging there. What size is it?

Yes and no. If it had been used much in the last 90 some years, it wouldn't be in this shape. As to size, I didn't see one, and I'm not really sure I want to know (if it fit, I might start trying to find "the number" that would change it's status from "not for sale" to "mine" ).

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Nice looking cap don't you just hate it that it is just hanging there. What size is it?

 

[IsaacRN]

Ok I have to ask and I am sure it has been asked here before.

I just finished a whirlwind marathon of 12-14 episodes of Boardwalk Empire. Any clues where they sourced all of their Newsboys?

It was interesting to see the scene where Capone is sitting in a Synagogue and the Elder tells him to wear a Yamaka, because he is a man and yet wears the hat of a child. It almost took me a back and put my Newsboys away. The very next scene was an old gentleman in a newsboy sweeping a store. It was an interesting perspective, but Ill keep my hats thank you

 

[CitizenGenet]

If you are in the Kansas City or Dallas-Fort Worth area, you may be interested in knowing that the The Foundry Big and Tall Supply Company carries a few flat caps.

 

[thedanu]

I already posted this in the "Show us what you've made" section in the powder room, but I thought it may also belong here.

First time I try to make a hat, this one is inspired in the 30's newsboy caps, it's all handmade and (as usual) I had no pattern. Luckily Sproily found some measurements I could use in this forum, he's modelling the hat

 

[alanfgag]

LOVE it!

 

[zetwal]

LOVE it!

+1 very well done ... :yo:

 

[Aureliano]

Beautiful!

 

[T Rick]

LOVE it!

+1, that's a really cool, well done cap! Old style is what a lot of the crowd here on The 'Lounge want, basing yours on a 30's type of look was a great idea. I hope you made yourself a pattern as you made this one!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Now that's what I am talking about.
Love the drape on this cap. When you are ready to make somemore let everyone know.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

And don't forget to buy the vintage ones: http://cgi.ebay.com/SUPER-RARE-PATT...pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item415be096e9

Still available: http://cgi.ebay.com/30s-40s-vtg-New...=110718615135&ps=63&clkid=1803235666307226204

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

would love too in 7 3/8.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

would love too in 7 3/8.

A 7 1/8 vintage wool cap can be stretched successfully to 7 3/8.

 

[BR Gordon]

I already posted this in the "Show us what you've made" section in the powder room, but I thought it may also belong here.

First time I try to make a hat, this one is inspired in the 30's newsboy caps, it's all handmade and (as usual) I had no pattern. Luckily Sproily found some measurements I could use in this forum, he's modelling the hat

I've never been much for caps, but I could see myself wearing this one. Congratulations you've done a great job.

BR

 

[thedanu]

Thank you very much gentlemen! I did at least save a pattern of the shape of the panels, so I can make more in the future. Nevertheless, it would probably still be easy enough to come up with measurements for other sizes, using a little bit of geometry and calculus ;-) (which is what I did to come up with the pattern for this one)

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Fantastic vintage 1930s (or maybe 1940s?) newsboy cap. Excellent condition. Size 7 1/2. Did any Fedora Loungers bid on it?


http://cgi.ebay.com/370531958127?ru...58127&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1