Kids Cap Sewing Tutorial & Pattern

EASY Kids Baseball Cap Sewing Tutorial | FREE PATTERN | Quick DIY Sun Hat for Beginners

 To make a cap, you will need:

• Cotton fabric for the outer layer (the amount varies depending on the size)

• A scrap of lining fabric (I prefer to use the thinnest cotton possible so the cap isn't too warm or stiff)
• A scrap of fusible interfacing for reinforcement
• Sewing machine, sewing supplies...

1.) To create the pattern for the cap, you will need the following measurements:

- Child's head circumference
- Length from the top of the head to just above the ear

Divide the head circumference by 6 and draw a line of that length. From the midpoint of this line, mark off the second measurement at a right angle upwards, creating an isosceles triangle. Now you need to round off the triangle, being careful not to make it too rounded, especially at the top, otherwise the cap will have a very bulky shape.

It's best to sew a test piece first before cutting into your nicest, most expensive fabric. The pattern I used for my son's cap (head circumference = 43 cm) can also serve as a guide for other sizes; you can download it here.

You need to cut this pattern piece 6 times from the outer fabric and 6 times from the lining fabric (each with a 1 cm seam allowance).

You will also need two strips of the outer fabric, the length of the head circumference and approximately 2 cm wide. Cut these strips with seam allowances (1cm); the seam allowance can be a little more generous in length.

For the cap's visor, it's best to draw a circle (or semicircle) whose radius you calculate by dividing the head circumference by π. The circle's outline determines the shape of the cap's inner edge. It's best to look at the sketch above! ;-) The visor is cut out (including seam allowances) twice from the outer fabric and twice from interfacing.

2.)

a) Sew two pattern pieces together, right sides facing, along one outer edge. Starting at the top point, begin sewing at the seam allowance and continue sewing to the bottom edge.

b) Now unfold the two pieces and sew a third piece, right sides facing, to the outer edge of one of the two already sewn pieces.

c) Repeat this with the other three pattern pieces; you will have two semicircles.

d) Now pin these two semicircles together, right sides facing, and sew them along the curve. (It would be good if you could try it on the child at this point. If the fit isn't perfect, you can easily make adjustments now.)

3.)

a) Repeat step 2.) with the lining pieces. It's a good idea to trim the seam allowances a little now and give everything a good press.

b) Now, place the lining inside the outer cap, wrong sides together, and pin both pieces together. Make sure the seam lines are exactly aligned.

c) Sew both pieces together, keeping the seams close to the existing seam lines. It's helpful to start from the outside and sew only to the center, then sew again from the other side to the center.

4.)

a) Pin one of the two fabric strips right sides together to the bottom edge of the cap.

b) Sew the strip in place, making sure both ends extend loosely; leave a gap of about 0.5 cm between the two ends of the seam.

c) Now pin the two open ends together to form a circle and sew them together.

d) Fold the strip down – the cap is now clearly recognizable. (A fitting is always a good idea.)

5.)

a) Iron the fusible interfacing onto the visor pieces and pin both pieces right sides together. Now sew, trim the seam allowances, turn right side out, and press.

b) To further stiffen the visor and give it a nicer shape, topstitch the outer edge and additional lines on the inside (approximately a presser foot's width apart).

6.)

a) Now pin the cap visor to the bottom edge of the already sewn-on fabric strip and sew it as close to the outer edge as possible, i.e., within the seam allowance. (This will prevent it from slipping.)

b) Now pin the second fabric strip right sides together; the visor will be sandwiched between the two fabric strips.

c) Sew the fabric strip in place as described in step 4, and close the ends.

d) Now fold the fabric strip inwards and tuck in the ends.

7.)

a) It's best to pin the folded ends of the second strip of fabric in place from the outside.

b) Sew all the way around – from the outside, since that's where the seam will be visible. Sew all the way around the bottom edge as well.

The cap is FINISHED!