This article describes a process that allows you to quickly and easily sew a military cap. The pattern is very simple, and even a novice craftswoman can create such a product.
The celebration of May 9th is becoming more and more widespread every year. Adults dress in elegant clothes, and children in military uniform. In this form, we go to the parade, rejoicing for the Victory of our compatriots, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers during the Great Patriotic War.
- If we all have smart clothes in our wardrobes, then we have to buy a military suit and cap.
- But you can do without a suit, and just put any trousers and a white shirt on your baby, and you can sew a military cap with your own hands.
- It's very simple, see for yourself. The patterns and master class in our article will help you sew a soldier’s headdress in just 1 hour. So let's get started.
What you will need
To sew a cap yourself, you will need thick fabric that can hold the correct shape. True, summer models intended for children can be made from lightweight, breathable materials. It is best to resort to using the following:
- drape;
- linen;
- thick cotton fabric;
- suede leather;
- felt.
The material should also be selected taking into account the purpose of this accessory. If this is a military headdress, then it is recommended to give preference to canvases with a gray-green tint. Stewardess caps can be made from suede. In order for the product to keep its shape well, it is additionally recommended to use an adhesive backing. With its help, several tasks are performed at once:
- make the edge clear and contoured;
- glue the bottom parts together and form folds;
- increase the density of the edges and thus help maintain shape.
A cap for a child and an adult is made using the same set of tools. In this work you will need soap or chalk, scissors, a measuring tape and a sewing machine.
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Measurements and pattern creation
The first step is to create a cap pattern. It's quite simple to do. The drawing should consist of the following elements:
- the basis;
- band;
- bottom.
In order to create a pattern, you will need to find out the circumference of the head and determine how tall the finished product should be. As a rule, it does not exceed 11 cm.
Initially, the first detail is drawn. It is a rectangle, the length of which should be equal to half the volume of the head. It is additionally recommended to add 0.5 cm to this parameter. The side parts must correspond to the desired height. The second part of the base is made rounded. The result is a trapezoid with a rounded top.
The band is built according to a similar pattern. The only difference is that its height should be a couple of centimeters smaller.
The bottom is created by drawing an oval, pointed at the ends. One of its sides should be equal to the length of the top element.
All that remains is to cut out the finished pattern and transfer it to the fabric. Using this principle, you can design a cap with your own hands, regardless of its type. You just need to take into account the features of each model.
Paper cap for a child
It is not necessary to sew a cap for a child; you can make it faster - from paper.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Take a sheet of thick (A4 office paper will do) paper, fold it in half, making a large rectangle. Turn the fold side up.
- Fold the finished rectangle again, horizontally, iron the resulting fold line, now unfold it back.
- Bend the top corners alternately towards the center, directing them towards the visible fold line. Leave a 5 cm wide strip at the bottom.
- Carefully bend the top layer of the remaining strip upward.
- Turn the workpiece over, now bend the remaining 2nd layer of that strip in a similar way. Iron both folds.
- Tuck the small rectangles left on the side one inside the other.
- Unfold the craft. A simplified version of the cute cap is ready, all that remains is to strengthen the edges. Connect both opposite sides by inserting them inside each other.
- Fold one corner from the bottom up, then turn the part over and bend the second remaining corner.
- Unfold and carefully straighten the cap. There is no need to print out patterns for it, everything is done like origami, by folding.
Features of tailoring different models
There are several types of caps that you can sew with your own hands. True, the process of their manufacture, taking into account the model, will differ. Step-by-step instructions will help you cope with the work.
For flight attendants
For sellers
For the police
For chefs
Pionerskaya
The process of making a pioneer cap model is as simple as possible. There is no bottom here at all. Accordingly, sewing is greatly simplified. It is made with your own hands from fabric with a red tint. The reverse side in this case should not be pronounced.
The first step is to take measurements and thus determine the circumference of your head. A couple of centimeters are added to this figure for allowances. Then you need to start creating a pattern. In this case, the product consists of a pair of rectangular elements, the length of which corresponds to the half-circumference of the head. The sides are equal to the height of the future accessory. You also need to add 5 cm to the planting depth so that the headdress fits as beautifully as possible.
The pioneer cap is sewn according to the following pattern:
- The created templates are transferred to the canvas. They are outlined with chalk. In the lower part, be sure to leave about 3 cm for lapels.
- The fabric is being cut. In this case, a pair of elements is cut out with scissors.
- The edging is done and the parts are sewn together. Allowances must be taken into account.
- The lapels are carefully ironed.
- The lining is attached to the lower edges.
The finished accessory can be decorated at your own discretion. For example, emblems of different countries can serve as decoration. Icons that were relevant many years ago are appropriate. An excellent solution would be stripes.
Soldatskaya
This kind of cap is created most often with your own hands. When making it, the first thing you need to do is create a pattern.
The resulting template is cut out and fixed to the canvas with pins. They are traced around the office and immediately cut out. As a result, we manage to get four elements of the band, a couple of base parts and the bottom.
The reverse side of each element is marked with chalk or soap. After this, the base and bottom are basted, placing these elements inside out on the inside out.
The workpiece is stitched along the basting line. In this case, a longitudinal seam is made on the bottom.
The sides of the future accessory are sewn together. After this, the product is ironed. Particular care must be taken to iron the area of the longitudinal seam created on the bottom.
The side parts of the bands are stitched in pairs. After this, you need to unscrew one of these elements and fold the resulting parts so that they are facing each other with their front sides.
Then the upper sections are attached. In this case, turn the element out. All that remains is to make the front stitch.
Using pins, the base and the band are connected to each other. The design is stitched and the cuffs are overcast.
After this, the product is turned inside out and ironed. The work on its tailoring is completely completed. All that remains is to add a few finishing touches in the form of original decor.
If you are making a children's model, you can decorate it with a red star. An excellent solution would be to use original icons. They are fixed at the front. In their absence, the accessory is decorated with embroidery. An applique can also be made. For example, you can cut a star from a piece of red felt. The easiest way to fix this decoration is with a glue gun.
Air hostess accessory
The flight attendant's cap has a shallow fit. It is literally fixed on the top of the head. The band in this case has a special design. At the front, this detail is narrowed and that is why it gently hugs the forehead area.
The first step is to select the appropriate material. It is recommended to give preference to fairly dense fabric. Its shade should match the tone of the suit. In this case, you should not select the most accurate combination. The tone can be the same as the trim on a shirt or a neckerchief. An excellent solution would be to use drape and suede.
Once the material has been selected, you should begin creating the diagram. The pattern in this case is in many ways similar to the soldier’s model, but still different. Here the parts have a different size. In addition, you will not need as many of them. The base and band need two parts each. One element of the bottom is also required.
With a head circumference of 52 cm, the base will have a size of 21x8 cm. You should also make indents in the upper part of the workpiece of one and a half centimeters. The band in this case will be longer and is 26x6 cm. In this case, on one side there should be an angular bevel equal to 1.5x1 cm. The bottom is drawn in the form of the most common oval, the diameters of which are 11.5 and 6 cm.
When the template is ready, it should be transferred to the canvas and cut. It is extremely important to remember that you need to leave allowances.
After this, the base and bottom along the upper edge are stitched. There is no need to touch the sides at this stage.
Now the band is sewn to the bottom of the base with the bottom cut. The top is then turned and the side parts are sewn together. Upon completion of such actions, the product is turned inside out and carefully ironed.
Decoration is done by sewing an edging of a contrasting tone onto the cap. You can also decorate the accessory with silver wings, which are the pilot's badge. You can also use the Aeroflot emblem. Simply print it out on self-adhesive paper and fix it on the side of the product. Thanks to this, the image will be completely completed.
Pioneer cap
Such headwear, along with bright red ties, could previously be worn by pioneers. A comfortable narrow cap complemented the image of a Soviet schoolboy.
What you will need:
- bright satin;
- sewing supplies;
- tape measure;
- threads
Step-by-step instruction:
- Using a tape, carefully measure your actual head circumference, then determine the depth of your cap. Draw or print a finished rectangular blank.
- Pin the finished pattern tightly to the satin with needles, trace the edges, taking into account the allowances at the same time. Manually sweep the parts, adjusting the dimensions. When finished, sew all the seams with a machine, and additionally process the edges with an overlocker or a special zigzag seam.
- Carefully hem the hem.
- For greater density, you can sew a lining from the same fabric or from white. Then there is no need for a hem; the lining is sewn along the open edge, inside out.
- For beauty, the cap can be decorated with a star or embroidered. Doesn't spoil your hair, looks elegant.
Additional recommendations
Creating successful decor often causes problems. It is very difficult to find emblems and badges that were widely used during the Soviet era. They are not sold in craft stores, but in online stores they are quite expensive. There are several ways to solve this problem:
- If you have the appropriate skills, you can embroider the emblem yourself. For example, by using red threads, decorate an accessory with a red star;
- You can apply the hammer and sickle to the product using appliqué. To do this, just cut out a star from red fabric and create a tiny hammer and sickle from yellow fabric. These elements are glued together and fixed on the finished headdress;
- The simplest decoration method is to use a can of spray paint. To do this, just create a stencil in the form of a star and Soviet symbols and paint over the necessary elements. To ensure that the paint does not fall off in the future, it is sprayed with hairspray.
Even beginners who do not have sufficient experience can sew an original cap on their own. The process of making it is incredibly simple and fun. In order to achieve an excellent result, you just need to choose the right fabric and strictly follow the instructions. In just a few hours you will be able to create a unique accessory that will certainly attract attention.
Preparing to sew
To sew a dress in the 50-60s genre, take two and a half meters of knitted fabric, the width of which is one and a half meters, and the same amount of tulle for the lining fabric. You will also need an elastic band and a hidden zipper. To begin, glue together with tape or pin together several sheets of whatman paper and draw on them two semicircles located inside each other for the pattern of the upper skirt. The radius of the first semicircle should be 73.5 centimeters, and the radius of the 2nd semicircle should be 13.5 centimeters. A pattern for the lower part of the skirt is drawn in a similar way, only the size of the larger radius should be at least 90 centimeters, and the smaller one - 30 centimeters. After this, the resulting parts must be cut out so that all of them at a time make up half of the patterns for the upper and lower parts of the skirt. To create a pattern for the top of the dress, take a closed jersey shirt, fold it in half, attach it to whatman paper and trace along the silhouette. After this, set aside a shoulder seam measurement from the very top of the shirt, equal to the distance from the waist to the seam. Draw a perpendicular through the resulting point and cut out the pattern. At the same time, the main thing is not to confuse the parts of the skirt - to prevent this from happening, you can put marks on the details of the pattern.
Final work
You can buy a ready-made badge in the shape of a star or cut it out of red material and sew it on. Embroidering a star with red thread is suitable.
The flight attendant's cap is decorated with the corporate emblem or logo of the aviation company. This type of headdress can be transformed by sewing on bias tape.
You can give the pioneer cap a complete look with a bubo, ribbons, or apply the unit’s emblem, which can be painted or embroidered.
The new cap will stand out against the general background and will last for many years.
Longsleeve
The most primitive method of sewing a black velvet long sleeve for a homemade New Year's bee costume is to take a child's old turtleneck as the basis for the pattern. With her help, create 4 details of the cut: back, front, sleeves. Don't forget to leave seam allowances! Combine the elements of the long sleeve with pins and stitch the parts together on a sewing machine. Unscrew the neckline, bottom and edges of the long sleeve sleeves and sew 1-2 primitive lines.
Please note: before sewing, you need to make sure that the child’s head fits into the neck of the long sleeve. If necessary, widen and deepen the cutout.
