Note - Links from this page will open in new windows leaving this main info/index page open for you. The links to the actual pattern files are below the printer instructions below. This is intentional so that you read these instructions and configure your printer settings correctly so that your pattern pieces will print to be the same size as ours! Link to the Video on YouTube by clicking on the Thumbnail picture.
The pattern pieces are cut without any attention to stretch so keep this in mind when positioning pieces. This is a fitted cap with some flexibility in size given the elastic insert at the back. I usually cut my 1" wide or 25mm wide flat elastic to a length of 4.25 inches or 11 cm for a very comfortable one size fits most fit. You can have fun positioning your printed fabrics. IF you are using plaids for your top panels keep the pattern in mind as you are cutting also. I like to cut plaids on the bias for my band and visor pieces when I am using plaid only because I like the way that looks. You may have a preference for cutting the top on the bias because you like the way it looks. My video is basically about how I make this cap and my process but you will have your own way and sequence for cutting the pattern pieces and then sewing them together. I encourage that you change any of the steps if that will make it easier for you!
NOTES ON MODIFYING THE PATTERN PIECES - A seam allowance of 3/8" or 1 cm is built into the black outline of each pattern piece. Each piece has an shadow outline in a color matching the size chart below. This shadow will allow you to use a larger seam allowance of 1/2" or 1.25 cm. You can make the pattern pieces deeper or a bit larger in fit but cutting to the shadow edge and maintaining a 3/8" or 1 cm seam allowance. Tip - Sometimes easing the two pieces together can be accomplished better if you reverse the stacking order that I demonstrate in my how to video when you are sewing the two pieces together.
How to adjust the pattern for different head sizes - If you need help converting a specific head size please feel free to message me at madcaphats@gmail.com and I will try to help with that calculation. Please consider buying the full pattern package if you can because that really is the best way to support this effort to teach you how to make great hats for personal and/or business use and keep the patterns and videos coming.
Thank you so much for watching our video and hopefully subscribing to our YouTube Channel. Subscribing is free and we are here to help you make, create and love hats! Until the next one Mad Cappers!! Cheers, Tori
This is an original design created by Tori Capes, Certified Milliner for Mad Cap Hats, all rights reserved. You can use the hats you create from our patterns for your personal or business use.
4. Check the guide lines on page 1 for printer calibration. It is critical that the printed output measures exactly 5 inches or 10 cm. IF it does not, check your printer settings in step 2.
Once your pages are downloaded, cut away the extra paper from the black boxes containing the pattern pieces and joining the half circles together at each side, the complimentary pattern should look like the photo below. (Note that the paid pattern set will have it's own set of photos in the "Read This First" file that is part of the download.
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Fabric Suppliers, DTF film supplier:
I buy quite a bit of my cord from an online retailer with a store in Toronto, Canada. They ship across North America. GK Fashion Fabrics, cord, water resistant canvas, denim and more - https://gkfashionfabrics.com
Etsy Shop in the USA with printed cord as well as other fabrics - ZellaWorldz on Etsy
Etsy Shop in China with worldwide shipping, great printed cord - Fabricmade on Etsy
Etsy Shop in Canada with lovely fine wale cord in solid colors - FrontierFabricsCo on Etsy
DTF Transfers are made for me by DTF Transfers Canada - easy to upload your art and place on preset sizes. Fast overnight shipping using Canpar - https://dtfprintscanada.com
Supplies and Tools Interfacing/Stabilizers:
Plantional Medium Weight Interfacing - https://amzlink.to/az09dnrRVbeLw
Heavyweight Fusible interfacing - Zomoneti 17" x 30 yards - https://amzlink.to/az0W6Stx4G4nM
Jimilife Heavy Weight Fusible Interfacing - 15.7" x 30 yards - https://amzlink.to/az0XZewaAe0Fg
Heatnbond lite - small piece - https://amzlink.to/az08AICMsgm8T
Heatnbond lite - 17" x 35 yards - https://amzlink.to/az09Hx9i7wxkw
Electric Cutter by Vevor - https://link.amazon/B03c7AwpI
Industrial Sewing Machine by Vevor - https://link.amazon/B01xtg0OB
Janome HD 1000 Sewing machine with 14 built in stitches - https://geni.us/2Axzlee
Janome Overlock Machine 3/4 thread, differential feed - https://geni.us/WYSXmj
Worklion Cutting Mat - https://geni.us/OfyX
Heat Press, Iron, mini irons, hat press, pressing mats:
Heat Press Mat kit with teflon sheets - https://link.amazon/B02XTLxyb
Beautural Steam Iron - https://amzlink.to/az0cg4XFFflP5
Heat Press 10 x 12 ASTT brand - https://amzlink.to/az0Jy1Eqejbwd
Cricut mini iron - https://amzlink.to/az0zkNelTV05N
Clover mini Iron - https://amzlink.to/az0L5SHHDtIev
Arokimi mini Iron - https://amzlink.to/az0Deyh0hKjLx
Vevor 10 x 12 Heat Press with pressure control -
https://amzlink.to/az0rWl9a8DGK7
Other tools:
Fiskars Easy Action Scissors - https://amzlink.to/az0SdbBeM3dnF
presser foot with1/4" edge guide - industrial machine - https://amzlink.to/az04qBX7twnCb
presser foot with 1/4" edge guide, walking foot - portable home sewing machine, most brands - https://amzlink.to/az0iJV7tbv1dM
Clear quilting ruler set - great value - https://amzlink.to/az0ttkw5PAdY1
magnetic seam guide - heavy duty - https://amzlink.to/az0fBjZnZGqL7
magnetic seam guide - set of three - https://amzlink.to/az0ZNCuivOzNe
1" wide or 25 mm wide flat elastic - https://amzlink.to/az0tM6TlceaYe
sewing clips - https://amzlink.to/az0JD1JXhGWUV
quilting pins - https://amzlink.to/az0NJVg8TmAXu
Singer 9" pinking shears/Zig Zag Scissors - https://lvnta.com/lv_CQjAPjfRw3t3QwUN4w
Fiskars Pinking Shears - easy action version - https://amzn.to/41D2SIw
Henkels super sharp scissors, 8" - https://geni.us/t7paS
Gel heat erasable markers in eight colors - https://amzlink.to/az0QaYVi20Fog
Other Mad Cap Hats Channel tutorial videos for beloved Caps
The Classic Flat Cap - https://youtu.be/6f6zzI-1Iok
Check out our Full Sewing Patterns in digital format and multiple sizes available to purchase for a nominal fee ...
Visit the ready made hat pages of our website for ideas and inspiration for your hat making. For some of our popular hats we offer free and well as full pattern sets in several sizes. The multi size pattern sets are available for a small fee which helps us cover the cost of digitizing and producing the how to videos. To see our selection of patterns for sale, check out the full collection here - https://madcaphats.com/collections/sewing-patterns
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