cap goodness

[jennylafleur]

May I present… a cap! I still have a few threads to clip and some washable pencil marks to wash out but it’s done. *throws confetti*

I’ve discovered that cap making is fun and the variations are practically endless. I was very impressed with the Kannik’s Korner pattern and would highly recommend it for it’s good instructions, documentation and a cute product.

All of the above didn’t stop me from changing the pattern and re-writing the directions of course. *wink* I used cap A’s pieces for the non-spilt variation, but pleated the ruffle instead of gathering it. I took me a few tries to get the pleats right but I think the effort was worth it.

The pattern also instructs the cap to be assembled completely by hand. I ended up doing most everything by machine, which worked out fine. The machining did require going slow because of the super narrow seams and fine fabric, but I was able to do it without much hassle. Most of the seams I finished with zig-zagging, except the ruffle’s edge which I did (by hand) with a narrow hem. I did try a rolled hem there at first but it looked so bad I ripped it out and started over. Rolled hems are not my thing!

The fabric is a fine cotton voile, courtesy of G Streets bargain table. :> I starched it with a generous amount of spray sizing so it would be easier to work with. Cotton voile likes to shift around and the sizing made it much more cooperative and stable. The pattern called for narrow tape for the back ties but as I didn’t have any in the house I just used cotton embroidery floss. I braided three full strands of it together, knotted the ends and stuck it in the casing. So far it seems to work just fine.

Comments

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

That is so cute! I love it!

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Thanks Maggie! *grin*

[emmacarradine.livejournal.com]

I don't know very much about caps, but to my eyes it looks lovely, Jenny. :D

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

*curtsies*

Thank you very much. :>

[eldawen345.livejournal.com]

Cute! I want one!

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Umm... envy is good, I can deal with that.

*hee hee* Thanks!

[rvqavalon.livejournal.com]

That's adorable! :D Great job, as always.

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Gee, thanks! :>

[elegant-musings.livejournal.com]

Very cute!! I love how it sits farther back on the head; I'm definately going to have to try that pattern. Any chance of bringing it with you when you come visit?? *looks hopeful*

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I could bring the cap forward but I prefer it back on my head quite a bit. It opens the face more I think. Looking at portraits (especially in the 1770s and 1780s), this seems to be period correct as well.

I was planning on bringing the cap. I never miss a chance to showoff, ummm... I mean share. :> Any other requests?

I'm also happy to report that Bridget, a disgusting little wench that unlike her sister can wear any style of hat and look adorable, looks horrible in my cap. *glee* I'm way too happy about it actually. It's probably to do with her hair style at the moment though. With long pinned-back hair she'd most likely look better, per usual! *smile*

[elegant-musings.livejournal.com]

Oh goody!! :D Can't think of anything else I'd like you to bring... I'm not going to make you lug the whole gown up here. ;) lol. I'll just have to come visit to see that one!

*laughs at paragraph about B* You're too funny...

[sarahlizzi.livejournal.com]

I want one, too! I really like the pleats. and what a great bargain table find!

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Yeah, I'm all about the pleats... :>

[jennil.livejournal.com]

Super cute! Go you! :)

I was working on the Kannik's View A cap just yesterday. I have to agree, they are fun and addictive. (This is why I have five caps cut out right now. Because yes, a girl really does need five 18c caps!) ;P

I hear you on the rolled hem thing. I find it really challenging to keep nice & even, so I also used narrow hems on my cap instead.

Spray sizing. . . I was just wondering yesterday what that is and where to get it. . . Any ideas?

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm already trying to decide which if variation of this style I want to do next. I think I'll try the same basic thing but with a narrower pleated ruffle for my next one... :>

I'm sure practice makes perfect with the rolled hems. I'm just not willing to practice when I have to wear the results! *giggle* I guess it’s a life of narrow hems for me! :>

I guess the stuff I used (now that I've bothered to actually look at the can) is technically spray starch. Is that the same as sizing? I know it's not real starch, starch. Anyway... it what Mom uses on Dad's shirts and the pillowcases. She gets it at Costco, but I think I've seen it at Wal-Mart too. The brand is Niagara, I can take a pic if you want to see want it looks like...

[floorlamps.livejournal.com]

Very cute!

And... well, that's about the sum of my intelligable contribution to the subj. Aheh.

--Fwirlski

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

Hey- it's probably more intelligent than my typical contributions to your lovely art/LPU posts! *grin*