How to Make Flatcap

Printable pattern available!

Detailed video tutorial to help visualize the process if you get stuck on a step!

Here is a list of supplies you will need to help with the making of this cap.

***Supply Links***
-LINK to Buy Pattern: http://capsupplyco.com/index.php?rout...

-LINK to Buy Sewing machine Singer 4423 https://goo.gl/33eHF8

-LINK to Buy Polyester/Cotton Twill Fabric By The Yard Here: https://goo.gl/33eHF8

-LINK to Buy Bias tape folder attachment: https://goo.gl/33eHF8

-LINK to Buy Bias Tape: https://goo.gl/33eHF8

First you will need to print and cut out your pattern.

-The top section will need to be taped on the portion indicated on the pattern.

(If you are not using the pattern provided then feel free to skip ahead.)

Top Panel

-Place the top panel on the fabric fold.

-Trace around from top to bottom.

-Pattern indicated where to stop on the fold

-Once traced. Cut out.

Side Panel

-Place straight end of panel on the fabric fold.

-Trace and cut.

Unfold both panels and move to next step.

-Place fusible interfacing over the panels.

-Wrong side of the panels should be facing the adhesive side of the interfacing.

-Take iron and apply heat to the panels. Avoid hitting the table surface.

-We used paper to help with this process. The iron we used was to hot at the lowest setting and melted the interfacing. We solved this by adding a piece of paper between the iron and interfacing.

-Iron and let sit until the adhesive is try.

-Once the interfacing is ready cut our the panels.

-Take top panel back V shaped opening. Place right sides together and sew.

-We used about .25 seam allowance for this particular pattern. Keep this in mind for the entire pattern.

-Flip right side out and top stitch.

-Fold the top and side panel in half.

-Find the center and mark it with chalk.

-Place pin on front center and both ends.

-After pinning start sewing.

-We recommend starting from the front center and working toward the outside edge. Then repeat this stitch for the other half.

-Place the twin needle into the domestic machine.

-Switch machine to zigzag stitch with 0 width.

-Add folder on to the machine. We used tape because our folder is designed for a industrial sewing machine.

-Links for the different types of folders are in the above supply list.

-Thread the machine with two spools of thread and you are good to go!

-You totally can just top stitch this seam like normal. We use the bias tape for a more professional finish.

-If you are using the bias tape method.

-Trim the access fabric from seam.

-Cut bias tape to the needs of folder.

-Place bias tape in the folder and start stitching.

-Be sure to stay in the center of the seam. This will add a nice top stitch on each side of the seam. Giving your flatcap a professional look.

-Make sure to cut the bias tape long enough to make it all the way around the cap.

-Place the brim you are using onto the fabric.

-Trace the front curve.

-Stitch directly on the trace.

-Cut about .25 inches from the seam.

-Flip sleeve right side out and insert the brim.

-Use zipper or narrow presser foot to sew along the back edge of the brim.

-This will lock the brim into position and tighten the fabric.

-When the brim is sew into the sleeve.

-Stitch on top of the brim near the outside edge. This will secure the fabric even more onto the brim.

-Cut back access fabric about .5 inches from the brim.

-Make front center of top crown and back center of brim.

-Place right sides together and sew from the center towards the outside edges.

-This will help keep the brim in the center of the crown.

-Grab the center of the top crown and middle of the top brim with fingers.

-Flip inside out and place a tack stick in that location. This adds that tradition flatcap look in front.

-Feel free to sew further across the front. Locking it down to the brim. It is really up to you and the look you are trying to create.

-The lining is sewn the exact same way at the outer top and side panels.

-Pin and sew. DO NOT add top stitching or bias tape!

-Place the lining and the outer layer wrong sides together.

-Align the back seams.

-Sew all the way around the bottom edge with about .25 seam allowance.

-Take the sweatband and place it on the back middle seam. Wrong side of the sweatband to the right side of the crown.

-Use a zipper/narrow presser foot and start sewing around the bottom attaching the sweatband. Keep as close to the edge of the sweatband as possible.

-You can also make your own sweatbands by folding fabric in half or you can buy premade professional ones at capsupplyco.com

-When you near the end. Fold the end of the sweatband under so you have a finished edge. Sew through and you are all done!

Thank you for checking out our instructable! Be sure to follow for more in the future! If you get stuck on any step check out the video. It will help you get a visualization of the sewing process.