Cordova Handmade Caps / Johnny J's work

[Johnny J]

Great pics and wardrobe Che! This is what I'm working on today: 2 diamond twill caps in silver and manx/cream.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

The Manx / brown fabric.

 

[seabass]

Good Stuff Johnny,
I see the Silver in the Future

 

[Landman]

Johnny,

The silver looks great. That cream cap on the right looks familiar

 

[St. Valentine]

Dang, mouthwatering pictures again! :eeek:

 

[Johnny J]

Manx & Cream Diamond Twill

First time making a cap with this color fabric:

 

[mikespens]

Beautiful Johnny!

 

[Simonds]

That is a beauty, JC!

 

[flat-top]

I never posted this one up...
Super Size Johnny J Cap !

Good for the Cooler Weather !

Looking good Che!! What is that vest?? Looks killer!

 

[seabass]

Hi Flat-Top
its a older Woolrich USA made & good & thick compared to the new ones.
Thanks !

 

[TomS]

Great pics and wardrobe Che! This is what I'm working on today: 2 diamond twill caps in silver and manx/cream.

That silver is beautiful!

 

[TomS]

Hi Folks:

I'd like to comment on my experience with a Cordova Cap over the last couple of months. I bought one in cherry wool, but put it aside until colder weather. Here in New England, November and December can be quite cold, rainy, and damp. I've typically worn an Acubra fedora this time of year, because they are sturdy and hold up to the elements quite well. This year I've decided to use my Cordova Cap, and it's perfect. The fit is spot on, so wind isn't a problem. The wool is very warm, but breathes appropriately so I don't get too hot. The material stands up to the elements with out hesitation. The cap gets better looking the more I wear it, as it seems to be *settling* onto my head. It takes a bit of getting used to, because its a bit bigger than I'm accustomed to, but I have to say that I get at least one compliment every time I wear it! If anyone reading this thread is debating a purchase, rest assured the fit, finish, and look of these caps is terrific. You will not be disappointed. Johnny delivers!

Best,
Tom

 

[simonc]

Hi Johnny why do you think those last two hats in particular have turned out so well? For me the edges had a softness to them and the hats had body which gave them a luxurious look. Was it the thickness of the tweed? The fact
you are getting so damn good? New pattern? What was it for you?

 

[Johnny J]

Good question. I have changed the pattern like 3 times and stayed with the last one for several months. The diamond tweeds are a good thickness, not too light, so it has a nice drape. I would say that the medium to thick fabrics have the nicest look. Thanks for the compliments.

 

[Johnny J]

Thanks Tom for your nice review!

 

[Feraud]

Good question. I have changed the pattern like 3 times and stayed with the last one for several months. The diamond tweeds are a good thickness, not too light, so it has a nice drape. I would say that the medium to thick fabrics have the nicest look. Thanks for the compliments.

Apologies if you've mentioned it but can you give a brief comment on how and why you changed the pattern.
I am very interested to hear your thoughts on the changes.
Thanks!

 

[Lotsahats]

Glad to see you're branding your caps, Johnny. These works of art need to be signed!

Aaron

 

[Johnny J]

Apologies if you've mentioned it but can you give a brief comment on how and why you changed the pattern.
I am very interested to hear your thoughts on the changes.
Thanks!

I've changed it cause I wanted to have a little more fabric on the rear of cap, and also I think the first ones might have been a little too large on the dimensions, so I also started being careful on how I sew the darts and how long I should make them. Just little details here and there and always trying to get that original vintage look.

 

[Rabbit]

Judging from your fine photos, the caps are really getting better and better. Both the slight reduction in dimensions and the additional material on the rear seem to work very well indeed. I'll contact you early January for a fabric order from Scotland, Johnny.

 

[simonc]

I have to agree Rabbit, i went from page 1 to page 44 on this thread and you can see the caps getting tighter and tighter, brim slightly smaller, slightly less width, bit more height, softer edges; "he who clings most tenaciously to his first idea cannot be an artist" Da Vinci.