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  1. Simonds

    Help with {date or identify} a hat please.....!

    I believe the first one is an Ascot.
  2. Simonds

    Eric (Short Balding Guy)

    Good to see ya back and doing well! :eusa_clap
  3. Simonds

    Holy Grail of vintage suits

    Fastuni, Seriously I would never destroy a jacket like that for making a cap unless, it was already retired. Just having a little fun with anyone that would possibly think I was being serious. ;)
  4. Simonds

    Holy Grail of vintage suits

    That would make two awesome caps, love that fabric! :D
  5. Simonds

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Alan, LOL! you had me fooled for second, you do resemble Neil Peart though. :cool:
  6. Simonds

    Simonds Caps

    With fall just around the corner we have been collecting bundles of modern and vintage wool's for making these wonderful patchwork caps. My personal favorite style cap!
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    The Cap Faction

    The CapPuccino! :) Yes, I'm thinking the material is hemp,jute,hessian,gunny,burlap etc. All of these being basically the same type of material would probably work providing you use the correct weave and weight.
  8. Simonds

    Hat size charts

    Great thread! The hat sizing charts IMO are based on each makers preferences. The true formula is: Circumference divided by 3.14, Although, depending on type of headwear felt hat/cap this will change from maker to maker to allow room for the weights and thicknesses of materials used in their...
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    Simonds Caps

    http://youtu.be/XqE_rGcnY3M
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    Simonds Caps

    New 8 darts single ply with cinch backs, made for a customers grand kids.
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    The Cap Faction

    Baron Hats, Hollywood's cap maker has a very similar fiddler cap pictured, they are calling it "fiddler on the roof".
  12. Simonds

    Formal Wear Primer

    Lovely photo Bruce, looks like you and your wife had great time.
  13. Simonds

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    Very cool! (Pun possibly intended):D Excellent job! :eusa_clap
  14. Simonds

    The Cap Faction

    Baron, we are currently using a closed cell foam material for our brims. I have been wanting to do a complete vintage style cap using all traditional materials and methods including the cardstock bill. Maybe you could help me identify the material that was used for interfacing the cap and the...
  15. Simonds

    //SOLD// 1920s/30s Newsboy Cap #2 - size 7 to 7 1/8 //SOLD//

    Not surprised it sold so quick, it is a beautiful 8 panel, wish I had one like it myself.
  16. Simonds

    The Cap Faction

    Baron your pictures/post are never annoying, Love seeing the old caps! Bert cool find indeed, thanks for sharing!
  17. Simonds

    The Cap Faction

    DD I totally agree! especially being a hobbyist cap maker like myself. Sorry if I sounded blunt with my question, my curiosity had gotten the best of me. Nothing personal.
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    Simonds Caps

    No,it's not lined it is what we are calling the single ply. It is a single piece of fabric with seam tape. It makes for a very light weight cap for warmer weather.
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    Simonds Caps

  20. Simonds

    The Cap Faction

    Jeff the cap looks great on you! I agree with Ed, pictures look fine. DD cool cap, Tell me fellow "vendor" how are you able to post the caps here anyway?

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