8-piece cap pattern and sewing with Janet Linville (part 2)

As much as the Special Occasion hats are a huge market, caps are also an important part of many millinery businesses. Their casualness, their appeal to both male and female customers and their ‘every season’ adaptability can help expand your customers and fill out gaps in the season. The familiarity of the 8 piece also makes it a good ‘starter hat’.

Using provided pattern, learn how to properly construct and sew the cap.

Supplies:

For the pattern: 1) 1 yd firm, semi translucent pattern paper, 2) paper scissors and fabric scissors,3) 18” clear plastic, gridded ruler, 4) # 17 french curve, 5) wooden dieplate or download (more specifics later), 6) protractor or download a 60 degree angle, 7) the calculator on your phone (?) , 8) 2 different colors of pen/pencil with a fine point, 9) pushpins.

For the fabric hat: 1) ¾-1 yard of medium weight fabric for exterior- not too loosely woven. Wools are the easiest and most forgiving, but this can also be cotton or linen.Pretty much any fabric. You could even mix fabrics, but keep the weight consistent. No stretch fibers at all. , 2) ½ yard lining fabric that has some body- not flimsy or limp, 3) If you desire a visor, a 9” x 4” piece of pressed foss- single layer of 500, double of 300, 4) For the band: A 1” wide strip of straight grain buckram that is 2” longer than hdsz. OR single layer foss 300, pressed and cut into a strip 1” wide and 2” longer than hdsz, 5) Hand Sewing thread and grosgrain to finish.