This is my last project of 2017, and I shall do my 2017 review post soon too.
A while ago I saw this photo-set of simple linen caps, which looked like a nice and practical thing to make. I was aiming for one like this.
Detail from Le Marchand d’Orviétan ou l’opérateur Barri by Etienne Jeaurat, 1743. |
Hat tube. I like the wider hem at the bottom, it makes it more sturdy. |
I have no silk ribbon at all in my stash, so I tied it with this green synthetic one. Someday I will swap it out for a nicer ribbon.
The finished cap, all tied! I made it on Dec. 25th, and I've taken the ribbon off and washed it twice so far, as it gets rather greasy after a while. |
It's much more flopped down in the back than the ones in the paintings, so perhaps I still made it too long? Or maybe my linen is a bit heavier than theirs. I don't mind though, it fits well and keeps my head warm.
You got it made just in time for the cold weather. You can conserve about 10% of your body heat by covering your head. It looks pretty simple to make. You did a great job.
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