Spent the last few days sewing up some caps and searching the internet for some good patterns and instructions. For a good basic pattern check out: Combat Cap . It doesn't get any easier than this pattern.
It's what you do to the basic pattern that will make it yours. In my case doubled the height to give it a floppy effect that can be worn several ways. I also detailed the visor.
Caps makes great use of leftover fabric.
This next one is from this tutorial-the Eddie Cap. It's more of a stream train driver look.
Both are very easy and will take less than an hour each.
These are all made with (leftover) wool suiting with satin pin-stripe lining.
Easy, scrap fabric and made in less than an hour. What more could you want?
22 comments:
Very easy huh? I only made it to the second step of the instructions before I glazed over after reading; "Divide the circumference of your head by Pi"
Me + maths = total meltdown especially when pies are involved ;)
Your caps are great, the detailing on the visor is fantastic!
Love your caps!
really cool!!!
this is very cute. love it with the glasses
Love your caps, especially the first one. Thanks.
ruggy's had a look and the eddie cap is now on my punchlist.
THANKS, DON.
Hard to get my mind around any sewing project that would take less than an hour.
that is awesome looking! I really like it
I am grateful for the COOL cap pattern links - will be trying one out with remnants of upholstery fabric. I love wearing hats.
Ooh, cute caps!
Pi=3.14 close enough, then I cheat and use the calculator pop-up on my computer. Hope that helps :)
I really like the way you redesigned that pattern. That's a tight look (It's awesome). Thanks for sharing the pattern too.
fabulous! but what more could i want? one that you made!
These look great Don - I have forwarded the link to one of my daughters 'cos I reckon she would love to make one of these and will be especially inspired by your "customization"!
Cheers for that!
x
sue
Don, so fun to check in~~one never knows what one will find! The caps are rakish and fun. You have the enthusiasm to make it sound joyfully simple. Very cool.
LOVE them. Especially the first one!
What more could we want? For these to be appearing in your Etsy shop!
I think a whole new Revolution should begin, just so these hats r worn by all the comrades
You really know how to 'top it off' with these cool caps! Well done.
Love it Don, I see a giveaway opportunity here! Please, please, please for those of us who are an idiot on the machine! Riki
It seems to be easy everything that you make, but it is not! I found you as a great fashion designer, I belive that that easiness come as an impression which is natural just for true creative personalities. Sorry for spelling but I just wanted to ask you, did you considered to involve your self in fashion professionaly. I belive you should, even your name urbandon looks good...
Sarouel is nice for men, it deos'nt *écrase les bijoux de famille* !
Clock mouvments : I know over here, someone who collecte them to make very clasic pictures ; cars locomotives etc.
Please, go on my new site, to see what kind of necklaces I am making
www.colliers-beatrice.ch
On my blog * beatrice De * The beads History * is in fact The wold History.. Please go back, over the nucléaire mater, to the Prague ethnographie mudéum. There start the history.
What a cool hat. Hmmm... might have to snag one if they're still available. I think I could rock it.
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