Simple patterns and sewing of men's and women's caps with visors

This headdress has universal application. It can be worn at any time of the year. There are a huge number of colors and styles, from which it is easy to choose the right one for almost anyone. It is possible to make a fashionable and stylish cap with your own hands. How to do this is described in detail below.

What types of caps are there?

The appearance of caps was not due to fashion, but necessity. This headgear first appeared as an element of the military uniform of British and French troops in the 19th century. At first, their peaks were round, then they began to be made square in order to improve protection from rain.

When cars became common, it was considered fashionable for drivers to wear this headdress. At first, caps were worn only by men. Over time, women began to use this headdress.

There are several main types of caps in common use today:

1. The classic variety is characterized by the following features. Natural materials are used for production. The cut does not contain excesses. There is a large visor of a curved shape.
2. Five-panel caps fit softly and comfortably around the head. The main part is made from five rectangular pieces of fabric of varying sizes: two on top, two on the sides, and one in the front.
3. The variety, characterized by a shortened visor, is called a bicycle visor. A short visor allows for a wider field of vision.
4. NEEDLE HAT models are made from wedges, the sharp sides of which are sewn together at one point. The peak of such caps is always curved.
5. Trucker caps have mesh front and sides. They have a large visor. They have a clasp that allows you to adjust the volume of the hat.

6. Military caps use a flat top. The sides are vertical along the entire length.
7. German caps have a flat top and are distinguished by their deep fit.

Necessary materials and tools

To sew a cap you will need the following materials and tools:

1. Sewing machine. It is advisable to use a model that can make overlock seams.
2. An awl is necessary because you have to work with thick fabric.
3. You need strong threads in the color of the material and thick needles. For sewing baseball caps, you can use #100-120.

You will need about 0.5 square meters of thick fabric, the same amount of lining and a hard material for the base of the visor. You will need a button wrapped in fabric, which must be sewn on at the top of the cap, where the tops of the wedges meet. The patterns must be prepared using a pattern.

Cut out a denim baseball cap

These hats got their name from the fact that they are part of the sports uniform worn by baseball players. However, they gradually became popular far beyond the sports sphere. Baseball caps are stylish and comfortable headwear that are popular all over the world.

The cap pattern is made as follows:

1. You need to measure the circumference of your head. To ensure a more comfortable fit, add 2 cm to the resulting value.
2. The pattern of a full-size baseball cap for men implies that to determine the length of the base of the wedges, you need to divide the previously obtained value by 6. In order to calculate the height of the wedge, it is recommended to divide the head circumference by 4.
3. To construct a wedge pattern, first draw a triangle with a given base and height. Now you need to make side extensions. To do this, put a mark in the middle of the sides. Perpendicularly, put off 9-13 mm, depending on the head circumference. The resulting points, the top and the edge of the base are connected with a smooth rounded line. Having cut out the wedge pattern, you need to make sure it is symmetrical.
4. To sew a summer cap with your own hands, the pattern should provide for a large visor. To construct it, you need to take into account that the length of the visor can be equal to or slightly more than two wedges. Another way to determine the length is to find out the distance from temple to temple. To make a pattern, draw a horizontal line on paper. From its middle, draw a perpendicular, put a mark at a distance of 3 and 9 centimeters. Smooth rounded lines are drawn through these points and the edges of the segments. There should be two such parts. The main fabric is used in their manufacture.

After this, the baseball cap pattern is ready.

Sewing a baseball cap

This headdress has its own important features. A baseball cap can be sewn for an adult, a baby or a doll. In all these cases, the work is carried out according to the following rules, they are described below.

Processing of the visor

To give the visor its shape, a plastic piece is inserted into it. It should be slightly narrower than the material.

Processing of the upper part (crown)

Each of the wedges is sewn to the lining part. Small darts are made on the upper part. A 4-5 mm long cut is left at the tops. After the wedges are sewn, the seams are ironed.

To hide the seams, bias tape is sewn onto them. The seams that secure the tape are laid on the front side of the baseball cap.

Processing the rear recess

A semicircular notch is made at the base of the back wedges. To process the edge, take a strip of fabric, place it on the outside and sew it along the edge. Then turn the strip inside out and secure the second side edge of the strip.

Connecting the visor to the crown

First, you need to sew both parts along the outer side. The inner side remains open. The part is turned inside out and a hard plate is inserted inside.

Processing the lower edge with piping

Along the entire bottom edge of the baseball cap, except for the opening, a facing is sewn. It is a strip 7 cm wide. It is folded in half and secured.

Sewing on elastic

For the elastic, you need to use a drawstring. It is a strip of fabric 3 cm wide, folded in half. The elastic is sewn inside. The drawstring is sewn along the bottom side of the back notch.

Final finishing

A button wrapped in fabric is sewn to the top of the headdress. If necessary, a strap is attached to the cap above the visor, embroidery or a drawing is made in accordance with the author's idea.

If the cap is made for a boy, additional decorations can be provided.

How to sew a women's cap with a visor with 6 wedges

Women's caps combine comfort and a spectacular appearance. They are made of thick fabric. Tweed, drape or other similar fabrics can be used to make the headdress.

Before sewing a cap with a visor, you need to prepare the following:

1. A sewing machine. It is advisable to use one that can do an overlock stitch.
2. You need to prepare needles No. 100-120. They should be thick so that you can easily sew caps from several layers of fabric.
3. Chalk for marking.
4. Awl.
5. For the visor of the hooligan cap, you will need to prepare cardboard or plastic.
6. It is necessary to prepare the necessary fittings.

Before making a cap pattern, take the necessary measurements.

Pattern

To make a cap in exact accordance with the sizes, it is necessary to make the necessary measurements correctly. To do this, you need to do the following:

1. Measure the circumference of your head where the bottom of the cap will be located.
2. The height of the cap should be equal to the distance from the bottom of the headdress to its top point.

A gavroche with six wedges will be made. The peculiarity of this style is that the upper part is made more voluminous than usual.

It is necessary to take into account that the construction of the gavroche cap will have a soft structure. Therefore, it is allowed to make visors without a rigid base.

Opening

The pattern is made as follows:

1. The previously determined circumference of the lower part of the cap is divided into six equal parts. The result will be the length of the lower part of the wedges.
2. The length of each wedge is measured in the center. It is equal to the previously measured height of the cap.
3. The side of the cap is positioned vertically to a certain level. Then the wedges converge to the center. It is necessary to determine what the height of the side part is. From the base to this level the wedges will widen, after which they will converge in a triangle to the top.
4. A narrow strip of fabric is used to make a cap band. It will consist of two parts. The length of the band should correspond to the head circumference. You can add another 1 cm for the fit.
5. It is necessary to decide what width of the visor is required and prepare the corresponding pattern. It is taken into account that its inner part of the circumference in length is one third of the head circumference.

The patterns are placed on the fabric and outlined with chalk. Allowances are usually 0.5–1.5 cm. After this, pieces of fabric are cut out for sewing the product. These operations are performed in the same way for the main and sewing fabric, with the exception of the visor. Lining fabric is not used for it.

Sewing

The production of the product takes place in several steps. Sewing is performed in the following sequence:

1. First, you need to sew the wedges together. To do this, it is convenient to first sew three wedges into one piece, then the other three into another piece. After that, the pieces are connected to each other.
2. In the central part, the tips of the wedges need to be cut a little to avoid thickening.
3. Now you need to sew the wedges from the lining material in a similar manner.

4. The wedges are turned inside out, then the lining is placed on them with the right side facing up. They are sewn together.
5. Connect both blanks for the visor together.
6. If necessary, a sealant should be inserted into the visor. Its size should be half a centimeter smaller than the visor fabric.
7. Now you need to sew the parts of the cap band.

8. The middles of the band and the peak are marked. Then the band is sewn so that they match.
9. The band with the visor is sewn to the top of the cap. It is sewn between the outer part and the lining.

For beauty, you can sew a button on the top of the cap. Now the headdress is ready and you can try it on.

How to sew a men's six-panel cap correctly

The sewing of the upper part of the cap is no different from the previously considered options. Unlike a baseball cap, there is no cutout at the back. The cap has a band. Sometimes warm ear pads are sewn on to help keep you warm in cold weather.

How to sew caps from 5 wedges

When making a men's summer cap, the pattern is made according to the usual rules. Since an odd number of parts is used here, one of the wedges is located at the back. Otherwise, the procedure is mostly similar to those discussed earlier.

How to sew an eight-piece vest

The sewing procedure is similar to working with other types of caps. The difference is that 8 wedges create more elegant outlines of the headdress and give more opportunities for the master's design.

How to make a lining for a cap

When making the top of the cap, each part is sewn from the inside with the same lining fabric. Using a lining makes the headdress not only warmer, but also more comfortable.

The skill of making a beautiful and original headdress yourself will allow you to feel comfortable at any time of the year. To make a cap, you need to know how to sew a cap, make a pattern and sew the finished product in accordance with the rules.