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DamianM · May 30, 2015

Le Montmartre - French 1920s Reproduction flat cap

"Le Montmartre" is a flat cap design popular in France during the 20s and 30s. The cut consists of a 10 inch width on the crown and a 2 1/2 inch peak with a decorative strap and cloth covered buttons.

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ChrisT · May 30, 2015

A very nice cap Damian

DamianM · May 30, 2015

Thanks!
This is Exactly the type of cap that the Parisian "Apaches" wore.

Simonds · May 30, 2015

Blackthorn · May 30, 2015

Nice, Simonds!

Simonds · May 30, 2015

Thanks, Blackthorn!

Feraud · May 30, 2015

smoothsailor said:
After some trial and error I managed to sew this cap. Used and old pair of herringbone pants and a chambray shirt for the lining. No machine was used just needle and thread.
I started of with a pattern for a one piece 8 dart hat, that didn,t came out rough. I couldn,t get a one piece pattern out of the herringbone fabrick so decided on a 8 piece hat. It was fun to do.
I wrapped some fabric around a nickel for the button on top

Nice work smoothsailor! There is nothing like doing it yourself.
Cool idea on the wrapped nickel too.

DamianM said:
THE LOGAN

An 8/4 cap in a smaller cut with a 2 inch peak

Made from distressed vintage 1940s donegal tweed.

Love it! I find donegal tweed such a versatile pattern that goes with a lot of what I wear. This is something I need in my cap rotation!

smoothsailor · May 31, 2015

RJR, dh66, stuffsmith, Feraud, thank U!

mikespens · May 31, 2015

Can barely keep up here! Great new caps fellas!

Stuffsmith · Jun 2, 2015

This was a blast. I used the only period pattern I've ever found to create a cap - a 1917 Progressive Tailor article with a pattern included. It was like an archaeological dig, not knowing what it would look like until it was nearly done. It's an odd one, but I really like it!

The Brighton Cap - 1930's barleycorn tweed, 1890's Italian suiting polished cotton liner, leather sweat & visor, rare NOS brass snap from 30s-50s.

RJR · Jun 2, 2015

I like it,Keith.

ChrisT · Jun 2, 2015

a very nice one Keith. You have done a good job

1mach1 · Jun 2, 2015

I agree, looks great Keith!

mikespens · Jun 2, 2015

Kool project Keith, now you just need to make the matching suit

Stuffsmith · Jun 3, 2015

mikespens said:
Kool project Keith, now you just need to make the matching suit

Ha! Just thinking about it gives me an ulcer.

tropicalbob · Jun 3, 2015

Hi, Keith. When you make a beauty like the one appearing above, generally how many caps do you make in that style and material? I'm only asking because right now we're kind of hard-pressed financially, but the skies may be clearing soon (we hope). Also, and in response to Mike's comment, I have a jacket in that exact tweed that's always been a tad large on me. Cannibalization, anyone?

Stuffsmith · Jun 3, 2015

tropicalbob said:
Hi, Keith. When you make a beauty like the one appearing above, generally how many caps do you make in that style and material? I'm only asking because right now we're kind of hard-pressed financially, but the skies may be clearing soon (we hope). Also, and in response to Mike's comment, I have a jacket in that exact tweed that's always been a tad large on me. Cannibalization, anyone?

Tropicalbob, I don't want to discuss business in this thread - if you can copy and paste the question into my Well-Dressed Head merchant page, I'll respond to it there, thanks!

Stuffsmith · Jun 10, 2015

A beautiful 1930s eight panel to play off my new 40s pleated tie.

Rudie · Jun 10, 2015

Smashing ensemble, Keith.

dh66 · Jun 10, 2015

Looking sharp Keith!

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