Very detailed instructions. Much appreciated. Looking forward to purchasing fabric and sewing!

@alancolclough1524

17 күн бұрын

Good luck!

Thank you for such a great tutorial. You have demonstrated each step so well so I can now make a better flat cap than my previous ones.

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thank you I've just bought this pattern to attempt making some caps from some fabric I've handwoven and your clear demo and instructions have given me the confidence and inspiration to have a go with it after a long break with seeing anything other than straight pieces for curtains etc.

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Isobel you are welcome! I would love to see the outcome as you handwoven fabric sounds fabulous! I would just suggest washing it first (not knowing what material you've used) as it could possibly shrink a little - I would also only baste the centre back dart as you can then adjust this if the cap is too tight or too loose - good luck!

Success! I reviewed your video over and over again, followed your instructions to a ‘T’, and the final product turned out very well. I used a ‘washable’ wool, heavy sew-in interfacing for the brim, and medium-weight interfacing for the cap. The corners were still tricky, but I managed them with lots pinning and patience. Thanks again for the excellent video. Your tutorial is the best on KZread! 🇨🇦

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

L N thank you so much and so glad you got the result you wanted :)

O melhor tutorial do KZread, parabéns Mestre.

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado :)

great video, Alan! makes me think I can do it too, very clear instructions! I will give it a go and let you know!

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emile - would be interested to see your make!

fantastic process video. well done!

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jesse

Very beautiful work and detailed explanation. It is gorgeous and pretty. So thankful for up loading! That let me learn a lot. I'd like to make one for my dad.Hopefully it looks nice. Have a wonderful day!

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comments - hopenit turns out like you want it to :)

Thank you! I was working on a pattern with vague instructions about this part...you cleared it all up for me! Much appreciated!

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

You are more than welcome - its nice to know that it's useful 😊

- Nice Job. Working with plaids is almost a speciality of it's own. Thanx 4 sharing.

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - glad you enjoyed

This is great - the instructions that come with the pattern are sparse and ambiguous in places, so this is really helpful. I would love to see a video on the trilby from this pattern if you ever decide to make it!

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Denise - yes it's on my 'to do' list ! 😀

Hello. Very Helpful Video and Serendipitous as I purchased This very Pattern just as I found your Video. My dilemma or Confusion lies in Pre- washing or not Pre- Washing the Tweed. I'm going to be using Expensive Harris Tweed and don't want to ruin it before I ruin it Sewing the Hat ... lol. And if I use a Woven lining I would have to shrink that too! I've also seen many of these hats made on you tube by professional companies and they don't use any interfacing at all. Again, love the Video and will use it to make the Hat when I have everything in place. Agree that I would love to see a video of the Trilby? Or Fedora.

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am planning more videos - I just need to get round to them! I'm not sure that tweed will shrink much unless you boil wash, which is likely to ruin the tweed. You can use a woven lining - that is likely to retain moisture though so a really good quality lining material might be preferable- or a good silk. Proper Harris tweed should also come with one or two sew in labels proving its authentic- hope that helps and good luck!

@royleecordero

Жыл бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 Hello again and Thanks. Yes it does help. I think I will go with a lightweight woven fabric for the interfacing. Poly Satin lining. I have good quality. Yes, it comes with the Harris Tweed label to sew on. I think ill just do a little (lot) STEAMING. With a Pressing cloth of course. That should shrink it up enough. Thanks again for you Attention. Roy

That was excellent, I fancy I could have a go at that now, thank you, Stewart the Pom, south west Australia.

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Stewart - pom to pom 😉

Very helpful. I'm a reasonably experienced sewer, but have never made a cap and felt a bit daunted when I looked at the instructions with the pattern, but your video has made everything clear. Thank you very much,

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it useful :)

I must say, excellent video.

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching :)

Thanks for the sewalong - i'm going to attempt to make this cap over Christmas and I'll have your video close at hand to show me how to do it!! Many thanks. Darren

@alancolclough1524

7 ай бұрын

Darren you are welcome 😊

Thank you so much for this! I was struggling with the lining, sweatband, and brim parts. You did an excellent job of explaining it! Cheers!

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Thanks I needed that I've got this pattern great tips

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

this is a great video and inspires me to make one thank you 🥰

@alancolclough1524

8 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Good luck!

Wow, I just found you, I love it I love it, I’m going to buy that pattern and can you do a bucket hat one of these days, I love it and thank you.

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes, I keep meaning to do some more - its finding the time....

Thanks for the video. The flat cap is a bonafide Black Inner city Street player style from the early 80s and we still rock them today.

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul - I'm sure you do! 😉

@paulreuben7343

2 жыл бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 peace

Thank you, so much. This tutorial was of great help during my creative process.

@alancolclough1524

5 ай бұрын

Brenda you are very welcome

@puddgyballerina1

2 ай бұрын

I was given 6 yds Robertson Clan Hunting Tartan Plaid wool... I'm sewing caps for the cousins for our upcoming reunion... I think I'll make a couple of test runs... And trying to align the plaid... Hmmm 🤔 Egads sewing on wool... I'm now shaking in my Texas boots... Say a prayer for me, I'm going in... Maybe a contrasting braided leather hat band and a stainless clan brooch..? Go big or go home

Excellent video! Thank you. I was debating purchasing this pattern and this has convenience me to do so. I would love the see the other v8869 hats made. :)

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am planning on doing the others - watch this space ;)

Thank you for this great guide. My son is looking forward to the flat cap.

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gudrun - do check your sizing as it can sew up a little small - I'd rather make it a bit big and add some elastic in the back :)

@gudrunpaladini3768

2 жыл бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 Thank you for your answer and thank you for the tip, it's already noted. I'm excited for new videos, even if I have to dig deep into my school English for them.

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

@@gudrunpaladini3768 thank you - I'll try and subtitle the video to make translation easier :)

Thanks! I have this pattern, but good to see a video to go along with it.

@alancolclough1524

10 ай бұрын

No problem 😊

❤great job

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Muito grato por tantas explicações, você É um super Estilistas, muito DEZZZ!!! Parabéns foi uma aula incrível!!!

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Obrigado por seus comentários adoráveis ​​- fico feliz que tenha gostado!😉

Lovely ❤!

@alancolclough1524

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

the band makes sense now I didn't understand before how to get it smooth so thank you

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

No problem, glad to be of help 😊

Very nice, I'm going to make my own.

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Double check the size you want and make a sloper/toile first as the sizes can come out a little small

This video is terrific! The instructions on the pattern are sparse in areas and this video clears up the mystery of making this hat. I would love to see the trilby hat too, as someone commented earlier.

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dayamitra - I will get around to the trilby and post when done!

Thank you!!!! is pretty, very good video! i need more

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mariam- I'm working on it! ;)

Muchas gracias realmente clarisimo un saludo desde Argentina

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Gracias por los amables comentarios, ¡de nada

I’d enjoy a video of the making of a fedora from the same pattern pack. Thank you.

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Peter, its on my 'to do' list :)

Muito bem explicado. Parabéns!

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Alan. Great job on the making the cap, especially working with plaid. Here are the problems I had…. 1. I mistakenly used buckram for all of the interfacing instead of just for the brim. It was much too stiff to work with. 2. Those two ‘corners’ are very hard to negotiate. 3. The stand is cut on the bias to enable you to ease around the crown. However, once you apply the interfacing it loses its ‘stretchability’, making easing almost impossible. I imagine that if the interfacing is also cut on the bias this would not be a problem. As I said, I used Buckram which will not stretch at all… my fault entirely. 4. I used corduroy and even though I was careful about the grainline when laying out the pattern, the crown has the corduroy lines going sideways in one direction. Best not to use corduroy, I think. Or cut the crown in two pieces and add seam allowance to the centre seam cutting line to allow for joining the two pieces. A question - is it possible to alter the pattern so that the crown is not so wide? Am I correct in thinking that I would redraw the pattern piece making it about a 1/2 inch narrower at each side? I hope that would not change the way the crown meets the stand. I have made one other flat cap using a different pattern with some success, although it was not perfect. I’m determined to follow through with this pattern. Yours is the best tutorial I’ve seen. Thanks for posting it. It is very helpful. 🇨🇦

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes buckram is a pain to work with - and isn't great as interfacing - I think the corners would have been easier without the buckram that would have been causing most of the issues. I found that pinning at 90 degrees to the fabric and pinning a LOT helps - also have the topmost the cap under the side as you sew - it makes it easier to hold and slightly pleat those corners . You can also sew the brim and leave the corners (I.e. from.just past one corner to just before the other) to secure the brim - remone the pins then concentrate on one corner at a time. I don't always cut on the bias for the stand - particularly if using a heavy pattern - if its a heavier material too there is much less bias stretch especially when interfaced. It can also depend on the Interfacing you use - non-woven will give anyway (depending on thickness) woven isuch more flexible but yes, would need to be cut on the bias - your other option is to use sew in - stitch it to the fabric just inside the stitch line then trim the excess so you have no interfacing at the stitch line. I can understand the cord could be problematic but I think it depends on what you are looking for - I would cut it so it runs front to back. If you do want to adjust the width - don't take it from the sides - if you do your stand won't line up properly unless you adjust that too. Take it from the centre - I.e. cut it from the centre back dart to the front peak - making it a dart at the peak so you go to a point on the front peak. You can then remove a strip.from the middle and keep the length round the sides that the stand will still match with - I'm sure you'll get there!

@ln6974

2 жыл бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 Thanks for the tips , Alan, especially about making the crown narrower by taking from the centre rather than from the sides. I will keep you posted on my progress. Merry Christmas, peace and good will to you, Sir.

You have that Cool Alan Rickman sounding voice. Awesome video. Well done.

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Very kind as he was a legend !

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'll take that - he was a total legend!

❤❤❤ thank you!!

@puddgyballerina1

2 ай бұрын

This has been a godsend and a plethora of invaluable info... Thank you!!

@puddgyballerina1

2 ай бұрын

Just FYI, I'm glaring at your perfectly matched plaid on the center... green with envy 💚

@alancolclough1524

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Actually it's out by a couple of mm but sshhh - do t tell anyone ! 😉

ماشاء الله تسلم ايدك

Such a great tutorial. Thank you. Did you use iron on interfacing? If so, which brand / weight do you recommend?

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I used iron on - its recommended to use an interfacing a similar weight to the fabric you use, so a medium weight is probably best - I don't recommend a particular brand as I just buy what is in the shop at the time! :)

Thanks for a good tutorial.... I'm having a rough time with that curved part toward the back.... It looks puckered on the outside. It's small and slight, but to me, still unacceptable. I'll try your suggestion of stopping at the turn.

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes that bit is tricky and puckers very easily (and like you I can always see an issue however small) - there is another option which is to make a small cut in the turn almost to the sewing line - it will help you move the fabric without puckering. I hope you get a great result 🙏

Thank you so much for this video! I'm so confused with the directions.

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

Thank you - I hope this helped 😊

Thank you so much for this! As others have mentioned, you really helped make sense of some areas of this pattern. I purchased some heavy weight black corduroy for this. Should I be concerned with the outcome not being favorable? My thinking, besides how nice it would look, is that it would be nice and sturdy as well as lovely. Thank you so much for this tutorial, and any potential input.

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I would probably wash the Corduroy before making up as it may shrink and that's the last thing you want ! Double check the measurements as different fabrics behave differently - if in doubt - cut slightly larger than the pattern piece as you can always sew a larger seam to make it smaller - you can't however easily make it larger. I would probably use the darts in the back to reduce the size - so check the fit before basting in the lining (bear in mind once the ribbon is in it will be slightly smaller due to turning the ribbon to the inside - good luck!

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Just 1 more quick thought- if it's a thicker fabric it's likely to come out a little smaller

This is fantastic, I got the pattern last week, the only difference is my pattern says it's a 1/2" seam allowance everywhere! I wonder if I've overlooked something

@alancolclough1524

2 ай бұрын

It's possible that the pattern has been updated - mine says 5/8" or 1.5cm seam allowance. Having said that - as long as you are consistent it won't really matter as long as you have measured well.

Thank you for doing this video. I have recently started some projects other than hemming with the sewing machine that we have. My small business of making and selling masks has slowed down and I have been looking for my next project. Being Irish, I own a nice tweed flatcap and have been struggling to find a pattern that closely matches the one I have. I have tried a few of the free ones available online but have not been happy with the final results. I did see this v8869 pattern in my local fabric store but $30 was alot to spend on my first pattern with it being my first sewing project from a pattern I could purchase. I enjoyed watching your video and will probably now purchase that pattern and give it a try. Can you tell me if there are instructions or patterns for different sizes in the envelope? My head is 60 cm around and I want to make sure I will be able to get the right fit. Again it was nice to see the final product from this pattern actually being made.

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark - yes Vogue patterns are quite expensive but they often have half price sales at many stores and I know that FabricLand have permanently discounted patterns - not sure if they have this one though. Yes the pattern has sizes - so I would recommend tracing each size - each size has imperial and the L 23 1/4 inches is equivalent to 60cm - good luck!

Thank you for this tutorial. I was struggling to follow the commercial pattern's direction.

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

Ann-Marie you are welcome- I hope it helped 😀

@ann-mariegreenlee6956

Жыл бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 it did! Thank you!

Great video...!!! I'm looking for the pattern... Greetings from Argentina!!!

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from UK - the Pattern is Vogue V8869- (there are free similar patterns on-line) good luck!

Thankyou for such clear instructions. I have the pattern but it’s missing the instruction sheet.

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Aylwen thank you - I hope that this helps

Thanks i will to make one

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how you get on

I see your Chanel for the first Time .it s Nice .but just a question for the hat .it s said that we must not steam for stick the lining?

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Hi - yes you can use steam for the lining - as long as you don't use too much heat- it really depends on the material that you use 😉

good good. would have liked to see you sewing the darts

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Apologies Stan - the are sewn from the open end to the dots - I'll remember this next time

Can you please show how to measure to get pattern?

@alancolclough1524

5 ай бұрын

Hi, do you mean how do you work out which size to pick? If so, then you use a tape measure around your head just over your ears to get your sizing - try the following link which also has a handy sizing chart. panamahats.co.uk/how-to-measure-your-head/

So nice..please I want how to make the measurements

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Basically use a tape measure around your head - right across the forehead and just over the top of the ears - Google 'head measurement' or 'hat measurement '

@ourchilali1163

2 жыл бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 thank you so much for the clarification

Hi, where can I find the pattern?

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sabrina, this is a Vogue pattern and should be available direct from their website or Amazon/Ebay or other retailers online. There are also free similar patterns online

Very nice cap. Do you live in London? I heard the ambulance or what it was passing by, and I was suddenly in London again 😊.

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kenneth - I did but now I'm in Wimborne on the south coast 😀

Hello, great tutorial, it is possible to share the templates or patterns.

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Denis, thanks for that. Unfortunately as I was using a commercial pattern, I can't share the templates/pattern. However if you search the internet for 'Free Flat Cap Pattern' or similar you will find a few that are available. :)

how to you make the pattern for particular size head?

@alancolclough1524

2 ай бұрын

Hi, you have to measure your head - there are lots of tutorials on the Internet- but basically you measure across the forehead and just above the ears. This gives you a measurement in cm or inches and this equates to the pattern sizes.

@WV591

2 ай бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 Thank you. but my undrestanding is that measuring around head gives head size not pattern hat size. that measurment is then devided by Pi and after that it becomes a mystery. all the tutorials i've seen show how to make the pattern but not how pattern size was derived.

@alancolclough1524

2 ай бұрын

@@WV591 it does give the head size - the pattern size on the commercial patterns are based on head size - you would only need pi calculations if you are drafting your own pattern. I can't help if that's what you are doing- sorry.

@WV591

2 ай бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 Thank you

I’m trying to make this cap but I think the measurements that I got on Pinterest is wrong the cap is either to big or too short at the back can anyone help me with a pattern please ❤

@alancolclough1524

27 күн бұрын

This is a Vogue pattern V8869 - there are other flat cap patterns available. The cap doesn't come down very far at the back - best way to measure is to go from the bump on the back of the head, just above the ears and across the forehead. You can also search how to measure fir a hat. Hope this helps 😊

@lee-annsmith5436

27 күн бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 Thank You will look in the vogue pattern books for one it helped 🫶

Do you remember what size head that Vogue V8869 pattern was for?

@alancolclough1524

Ай бұрын

It's for various sizes - you choose which one you want when cutting out the pattern . 😉

@WV591

Ай бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 Thank you. that pattern is the only pattern I've seen that is as close as you can get to Lawrence & Foster of england amazing hats.

@alancolclough1524

Ай бұрын

@@WV591 Have a search online for 'free flat cap' patterns or 'free baker boy cap' patterns. You might find something a bit closer to what you are looking for. You could always adjust the pattern slightly as the L&F caps seem to have a square join rather that the curve in the vogue pattern.

@WV591

Ай бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 Yes, I'm working on that now. I prefer those square forth flap cuts. getting close. unfortunately each pattern has to be tested on material and you have to finish the hat before you know the pattern was a success or not ;-)

Amigo vc tem o PDF..moldea

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Este é um padrão similat - eu usei um padrão comercial - boa sorte! sew-ing.com/make/flatcap.html

please sir describe the cutting pattern with measurement of the cap

@alancolclough1524

Жыл бұрын

Hi Naveed - this was from a commercial pattern by Vogue - however there are free patterns available on the Internet (search for free flat cap pattern or baker boy cap pattern). The measurement is taken round the head- across the forehead, just over the ears and round the back of the head. There are tutorials on-line and free charts explaining how to take that measurement.

@naveedsultan8087

Жыл бұрын

Ok sir thanks

Where can i get the templates?

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Salvador this is a commercial pattern Vogue V8869 but there are plenty of downloadable free patterns

@salvadortenorio9789

3 жыл бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 Hi Alan, could you recommend some of them?

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Salvador - I haven't made any on them so can't really recommend- however if you search 'free pdf flat cap sewing pattern ' in Google- quite a lot of them come up. There is also one in Vanessa Mooncies book- The Gentleman's Wardrobe- which contains a lot of men's Wardrobe staples - good luck!

@salvadortenorio9789

3 жыл бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 Thank you very much for your support, I wish you a great day, greetings.

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

@@salvadortenorio9789 you are welcome - any time! Greetings! ;)

ciao ho visto il tuo video,mi è piaciuto,lo hai spiegato molto bene elegantemente e bravura,ho provato ha farlo ma non mi è uscito bene ,mio figlio ha una taglia piccola,non lo trovo in commercio,potresti darmi le misure''?SE PUOI TI RINGRAZIO ,buon lavoro e buona serata grazie👋

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

grazie mille - ho usato il modello commerciale di Vogue che ha alcune taglie - potresti cercare su Google "modello di cappellini per ragazzi gratis", ce ne sono molti gratuiti e potrebbero adattarsi meglio. Suggerirei anche di fare prima una toile o una prova per verificare la vestibilità. buona fortuna e grazie ancora per i tuoi gentili commenti

Saludos como obtener los patrones

@alancolclough1524

2 ай бұрын

Disculpas, acabo de ver este comentario. El patrón debe estar disponible a través de Internet, Amazon o Ebay. También hay patrones gratuitos si buscas en Google.

hello del Perú vacan recontra vacan

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Hola desde Inglaterra. No puedo traducir tus últimas 3 palabras 'vacan rectonra vacan'

Здравствуйте. Настройте пожалуйста субтитты 🙏

@alancolclough1524

3 жыл бұрын

Привет, Екатерина, как мне настроить субтитры? Надеюсь, что этот перевод работает правильно .....

Onde tem o padrão por gentileza preciso do molde

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Olá, o padrão é Vogue V8869 e está disponível em revendedores online - no entanto, você pode obter padrões on-line gratuitos que são semelhantes - basta pesquisar por 'padrão de tampa plana grátis'

@marliidalgo5563

2 жыл бұрын

@@alancolclough1524 obrigado procurei aqui no Brasil mas não consegui

@marliidalgo5563

2 жыл бұрын

As q eu encontrei são todas importadas fica muito caro 250 reais em torno de 43 dólares......procurei padrao grátis mas não encontrei

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

sew-ing.com/make/flatcap.html sewway.com/flat-cap-sewing-pattern-and-tutorial.html www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-Flatcap/

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

espero que esses links ajudem

Castellano xfi

@alancolclough1524

2 жыл бұрын

Hola Patricia, lo siento, pero en realidad no hablo Castellano, uso el traductor de Google e intento responder en el idioma de la persona que hace el comentario. Si tiene alguna pregunta específica, haré todo lo posible para responderla.