The Cap Faction

[dh66]

I hope my tree looks like that Christmas morning.

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[Chepstow]

:eusa_clap lo l:rofl::rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

That is a good Idea! :eusa_clap

 

[howardeye]

Good one Bert. Merry Capmist.

And a Happy New Cap Year!

 

[Stuffsmith]

 

[Two Types]

I love the way that cap stands up from the head, rather than draping. Very european.

 

[Stuffsmith]

I love the way that cap stands up from the head, rather than draping. Very european.

My favorite style too. Something about the subtle swoop upward at the end of each dart. Aside from my first Cordova, this may be my nicest in the 8-panel.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

You can tell it was made using a cap block to get it to stand up like that.

 

[Stuffsmith]

Ed, you got that right!


Keith Lo Bue.
Jeweler, Artisan, Stuffsmith.
http://lobue-art.com
http://keithlobue.com

 

[dh66]

Congrats Keith!! You've got a nice one there.
Is that an actual functioning buckle under the front?

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[Stuffsmith]

Congrats Keith!! You've got a nice one there.
Is that an actual functioning buckle under the front?

It is indeed! I just got this one and one other with buckles. Never tried one before. Great thing, you can make it fit perfectly in all weather, etc. Cool!

 

[dh66]

It is indeed! I just got this one and one other with buckles. Never tried one before. Great thing, you can make it fit perfectly in all weather, etc. Cool!

Excellent! It's the little details that sometimes make the difference. Nice fabric too, I forgot to say.

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[Chepstow]

Very very nice Keith! A Cap block is a very nice thing!

 

[jhe888]

Stuffsmith, you often mention increasing the size of some of your vintage finds. Do you take them partially apart and resew them, or are you able to stretch them without deconstructing them? Thanks.

 

[ManofKent]

That's a nice one Keith.

I'm interested in the re-sizing approach too!

 

[MrSpiffy]

I'll join the fray, why not?

Leather newsboy cap:

 

[Stuffsmith]

Hey MrSpiffy, welcome! Nice cap there! I've often thought of getting a leather one but hadn't seen the right kind. Where did you pick that up?

MoK, jhe: Re: resizing - I use a very carefully worked out stretching system that's safe for the caps. I only do it with caps that don't have full leather bands. As you see from that last pic, there are clamps to keep the peak in good form or fix old deformities. They are blocked when applicable as well.


Keith Lo Bue.
Jeweler, Artisan, Stuffsmith.
http://lobue-art.com
http://keithlobue.com

 

[dh66]

Excellent looking cap Mr. Spiffy. I really dig that one a lot. Great drape to it.


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[babygirl...]

Nice one MrSpiffy!

Stuff, great STUFF!

 

[ManofKent]

Nice one Mr Spiffy, and Keith - thanks

 

[nigeloscar]

perfect day out ...