The Cap Faction

[Thunderball]

Got the Hepville this week. I had to stretch it a little for my big head. I've been comfortably wearing it all day.

 

[Simonds]

nice cap Thunderball!

 

[Chepstow]

nice cap Thunderball!

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[St. Valentine]

Suits you very well Thunderball!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

T-ball the cap looks great like the fabric.

 

[Simonds]

Here is my latest creation, it's a 8 panel newsboy made with reclaimed italian wool in green and brown houndstooth pattern. My first attempt installing a sweat band. Enjoy!

 

[BR Gordon]

Simonds, Very nicely done. I really like the houndstooth pattern.

BR

 

[Simonds]

Simonds, Very nicely done. I really like the houndstooth pattern.

BR

Thanks BR Gordon!

 

[St. Valentine]

Very acurate Simonds! I love the Houndstooth fabric. :eusa_clap

 

[Simonds]

Very acurate Simonds! I love the Houndstooth fabric. :eusa_clap

Thanks St. Valentine!

 

[Chepstow]

simonds, looks darned well, great job done on that cap!

 

[Simonds]

simonds, looks darned well, great job done on that cap!

Thanks Chepstow!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Things to work on the puffyness of the seams on the cap. They need to be flat. This may be due to the inner lining a single piece of lining might give you a flatter cap. Is you bill made of plastic or buckram? or are you using just fabric.

 

[St. Valentine]

I think the puffyness has something to it.....

 

[Simonds]

Things to work on the puffyness of the seams on the cap. They need to be flat. This may be due to the inner lining a single piece of lining might give you a flatter cap. Is you bill made of plastic or buckram? or are you using just fabric.

Hi Ed, I have made caps with the seams sewn down, I personally like this look much better,,it is new and stuffed with plastic bags to give it the puffy look. The seams do lay down with time. I am using thick rigid interfacing for my bills. Thanks!

 

[Johnny J]

Simonds, nice job on your caps. I haven't tried an 8 panel newsboy yet. One of these days when I have more time on my hands I will. There are a few ideas and styles that I want to try and this is one of them.

 

[Simonds]

Simonds, nice job on your caps. I haven't tried an 8 panel newsboy yet. One of these days when I have more time on my hands I will. There are a few ideas and styles that I want to try and this is one of them.

Thanks, means a lot coming from you! I really like your work, your designs are very nice, and the linings look so clean and professional!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

ZaZu cap's make similar style caps as yours.
ZaZu Caps

I like a more true to vintage cap.

 

[Simonds]

ZaZu cap's make similar style caps as yours.
ZaZu Caps

I like a more true to vintage cap.

Good reason for the similarity, Ralf Reynolds' caps are one of my favorites among others. Thanks for the comparison Ed!

 

[HatsWV]

Simonds, Very nicely done. I really like the houndstooth pattern.

BR

I second that good houndstooth seems harder to come by then herringbone and some other styles.

Kind of a shame really.