Professional Documents
Culture Documents
by ProperFit Clothing
Detailed video tutorial to help visualize the process if you get stuck on a step!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yuoz9nH9k8
Here is a list of supplies you will need to help with the ***Supply Links***
making of this cap. -LINK to Buy Pattern:
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
Side Panel
-Place fusible interfacing over the panels. used was to hot at the lowest setting and melted the
interfacing. We solved this by adding a piece of paper
-Wrong side of the panels should be facing the between the iron and interfacing.
adhesive side of the interfacing.
-Iron and let sit until the adhesive is try.
-Take iron and apply heat to the panels. Avoid hitting
the table surface. -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.
-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. above supply list.
-Switch machine to zigzag stitch with 0 width. -Thread the machine with two spools of thread and
you are good to go!
-Add folder on to the machine. We used tape
because our folder is designed for a industrial sewing -You totally can just top stitch this seam like normal.
machine. We use the bias tape for a more professional finish.
-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.
-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.
-Stitch on top of the brim near the outside edge. This will secure the fabric even more onto the 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.
-Place the lining and the outer layer wrong sides together.
-Sew all the way around the bottom edge with about .25 seam allowance.
-Take the sweatband and place it on the back middle -You can also make your own sweatbands by folding
seam. Wrong side of the sweatband to the right side fabric in half or you can buy premade professional
of the crown. ones at capsupplyco.com
-Use a zipper/narrow presser foot and start sewing -When you near the end. Fold the end of the
around the bottom attaching the sweatband. Keep as sweatband under so you have a finished edge. Sew
close to the edge of the sweatband as possible. 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.