Hat School - The Classic Men's Flat Cap step by step tutorial

This iconic hat never ever goes out of style! Men love it, women love it. Always a favorite in our business and always sells out fast. Make it a winner for your business too! Or make it for the family and friends. Father's day, birthday and holiday gift winner.
Use everyday fabrics or re-purposed fabrics from a favorite cotton shirt etc to make this cap. New stabilizers in the marketplace means we don't have to struggle with plastic visors. The visor construction in this video uses a flexible firm stabilizer that is easy to sew. The cap has a retro but jaunty look as a result. You can make it with a snap in the visor or you can pin the top to the visor, or you can sew across the front for that sloped flat look.
Our own Mad Capper Adrian wears this style of hat just about every day.
There is a free simple PDF copy of the pattern in size Large, which is 23.5 inches in head circumference or 60 cm, available for download from our website.
No personal information is required. The size Large is the average men's head size.
Find the pattern here - madcaphats.com/pages/classic-...
We also have TWO full digital PDF patterns available for a nominal fee. The orignal includes 4 head sizes (Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large) and a NEW Version, we call Deluxe, that has 12 heard sizes. Both paid patterns include a full color instruction booklet that refers back to the video and a template for the sweatband bias piece for each size. plus a handy reference for measuring head size. Once you have the pattern you can print and create this cap over and over again for personal or commerical use.
The original four size pattern package is available on our website at this address madcaphats.com/products/flat-...
The NEW Deluxe 12 size pattern is also available on our website at this address
madcaphats.com/products/class...
Both patterns are also available on our Etsy shop following this link ...
madcaphats.etsy.com
Letter printer -12 sizes on Etsy - madcaphats.etsy.com/listing/1...
A4 printer - 12 sizes on Etsy - madcaphats.etsy.com/listing/1...
Snap kit I use is in the links below. The snaps in the video are 1 cm or 3/8 of an inch in diameter and hold the visor and top together perfectly.
Canada Amazon - amzn.to/4d38OOH
USA Amazon - amzn.to/3y3WTRC
UK Amazon - amzn.to/3WjQDyG
You can use Google Translate to change any english PDF into your own language. Find this tool here. translate.google.ca/?sl=en&tl...
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Fabric landing page for Amazon - amzn.to/457gknX
The industrial sewing machine I use, a Jack, with auto thread cutter, is available here on Amazon -amzn.to/3Qg8anR
The simpler version is here, without the auto thread cutter option - amzn.to/443IJvz
For your convenience I am compiling all my favorite sewing tools and items we use at our 5-star super host Airbnb on easy to use lists on Amazon. There also some review videos on each Amazon page as well.
In Canada the list is here - www.amazon.ca/shop/madcaphats
In the USA the list is here - www.amazon.com/shop/madcaphats
In the UK the list is here - www.amazon.uk/shop/madcaphats
Flexi Firm Peltex 9290 Sew in stabilizer for visor - shipped from Canada - amzn.to/3KbXML9
70 Peltex ultra firm stabilizer (USA) - amzn.to/3Khi1Hj
Pellon medium weight one sided fusible interfacing - amzn.to/3RvJKGn
2 mm craft foam sheets for visor alternative - amzn.to/3KoIl2r
Here is a nice hat that is already made! Very stylish. amzn.to/3Oy63eT
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  • @iankeith9847
    @iankeith98478 ай бұрын

    I'm pretty new to sewing, but love to make things and this was my first real project. I was able to use the wonderful pattern and video to make this hat over the weekend! It's pretty special to me; both of my parents are gone now, but I used an old pair of my dad's jeans and some of my mom's fabric for the lining, plus I used her old machine. As a bonus, I stitched a "hidden" pocket into the top lining to store cash or credit cards. Thank you!

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this story. You have really made my day. I still have some of my dad's shirts and now I am going to make a cap for my brother. Love this story! Tori.

  • @iankeith9847

    @iankeith9847

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing the video and free pattern. I'll definitely be making one for my brother as a Christmas present.@@madcaphats

  • @LLiamDude

    @LLiamDude

    5 ай бұрын

    I'd love to see the idea for the added hidden storage.

  • @monicaacosta6098
    @monicaacosta6098 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ❤thanks

  • @karencollins4559
    @karencollins45599 ай бұрын

    Thankyou so much for your video made it in one day and fits him perfect .looking forward to making more of you creations.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I am so glad you made a successful hat with a happy him to wear it!! Tori

  • @cathrung9220
    @cathrung922011 ай бұрын

    Love this tutorial. I am going to give it a try today. Thanks so much !!! Please make more hat tutorials.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    11 ай бұрын

    You got it! New one coming up soon! Thanks so much, Tori

  • @gwynhigginson4871
    @gwynhigginson48718 ай бұрын

    Just getting scraps together to make 1st hat....excited

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    8 ай бұрын

    Check those printer settings to make sure the measuring lines are correct and have fun!! If you need any help, just reply and I will respond quickly. Thanks for watching and happy sewing! Tori

  • @user-ng8po2lb9w
    @user-ng8po2lb9w11 ай бұрын

    Sehr toller Hut.Mein Mann ist begeistert .Danke für die tolle Anleitung

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    11 ай бұрын

    Ich freue mich sehr, dass dir das Schnittmuster und die Mütze gut gelungen sind! Mein Mann sagt, dass dies sein Lieblingshutstil von allen Hüten ist, die ich im Laufe der Jahre gemacht habe. Ich werde wieder ein paar mehr machen, um sie auf meiner Website zu verkaufen! Vielen Dank für Ihren lieben Kommentar. Tori

  • @andrewhypher2087
    @andrewhypher20875 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great pattern and inspiring video! I can't wait to get started on this project and have just woven my own herringbone tweed for it. Love the design!

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    5 ай бұрын

    Wow that is incredible!!! You are amazing! I would have loved to have had the time to make my own fabric and then the hat but was always so busy with everything else running my business. I am so happy that you found our page and would love to see a picture when you are done!! Thanks so much for this comment, Tori

  • @sondragingery5949
    @sondragingery5949 Жыл бұрын

    Really nice pattern! I went ahead and ordered the pattern. Can't wait to surprise my hubby.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sondra 🙂 let me know if you have any questions once you get started!! Tori

  • @mandyhasler4802
    @mandyhasler4802 Жыл бұрын

    Love it. My fella’s going to love this! In New Zealand we call these ‘cheese cutters’. LOL

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Mandy! Lol love cheese cutters. My hubby is Welsh and he calls them flat caps. Tori

  • @junejung3284
    @junejung32847 ай бұрын

    Love this cap made a denim one for hubby now onto a cord one😀

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome 👍

  • @abodiceripper
    @abodiceripper8 ай бұрын

    This is so charming - have been looking for something to make my famously indecisive Father for Christmas this year, and I know he would love this hat! He's going to love it

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    8 ай бұрын

    Once you make that first one, he is going to want a few more!! They get super easy the more you make them! Tori

  • @catharinemariekuhayda8162
    @catharinemariekuhayda8162 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! I love this. Thanks for the free pattern too!

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @kathernbrown583

    @kathernbrown583

    Жыл бұрын

    @@madcaphats where do I get the pattern. I don’t see a link

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    It is in the description for the video Kathleen

  • @sharonhoare5790
    @sharonhoare5790 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your creation - I have some lovely fine wool fabric that I bought years ago from a woollen mill that will be lovely once I make them up. ❤

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    That is great Sharon!! Please share some pictures when you get some made!!

  • @SharonPuleston
    @SharonPuleston8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this wonderful pattern and clear guidance. I have just finished hats for my brother and niece. I modified the way the peak was done because I was using old plastic folder dividers and it worked fine. Much appreciated!

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    8 ай бұрын

    Wonderful! Thanks so much for the tip! Tori

  • @LLiamDude
    @LLiamDude5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I have recently found myself intrigued with sewing and trying more ambitious things. I have made some bucket hats, welding caps (which I will use because I also love welding) and some tulip hats. I have watched this tutorial a few times now and will attempt to make one of these today. I hope my machine can get through that many layers, lol.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    5 ай бұрын

    You can do this!!! Cheers, and let us know how your hat turns out! Tori

  • @Porterstout
    @Porterstout5 ай бұрын

    Makes me want to buy a sewing machine. Awesome hats!

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    5 ай бұрын

    Go for it! You will love it!!! Thanks so much for watching, Tori

  • @wes7600
    @wes760011 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for this video. I love flat caps but I can never find the perfect one for me. Now I can actually make the perfect one for me! I’ve only ever hand stitched repair work and maybe a hem or two. So i’ve still gotta learn sewing machine. Hopefully it looks like a hat when i’m done.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    10 ай бұрын

    You can do it!

  • @gingernut9189
    @gingernut9189 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this informative video, sharing your experience and knowledge and free pattern! I am in a process of sewing one flat cap for my teenage son and I keep coming back to your video for construction process. Many thanks 😊 it is finished and my son loves it- pale green linen mix fabric with puppy print cotton lining for some fun

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a great comment to stay my day!! Thank you so much for sharing and so glad your son loves his new hat!! Tori

  • @gingernut9189

    @gingernut9189

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@madcaphats I couldn't stop so I made a few flat caps for myself and a few for elderly friend that admired my son's hat ( he wears it everyday!) Thanks again!

  • @vickiparkhill1359
    @vickiparkhill13596 ай бұрын

    Made this for my husband out of an old shirt for my first one, just forgot to mirror the side panel and had to recut it. Turned out great and he loves it. Next one will be made from a lovely piece of Harris tweed! Thanks for a great pattern!

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you Vicki! You made my evening! Tori

  • @simonbanks6641
    @simonbanks6641 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @yulianaalexeenko4292
    @yulianaalexeenko42923 ай бұрын

    Thank you sooo much! I've just made it for myself, it's a bit big for me, but for the first cap it's quite nice! Next time I'm just going to make it smaller.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi there! The fabric can make a difference too, and whether you are cutting on the bias or not. Keep us posted!! Thanks so much, Tori

  • @maxineiles6806
    @maxineiles6806 Жыл бұрын

    thank you your a winner or am i a winner for finding you , so great

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your lovely comment Maxine. I am so lucky you found me and look forward to sharing my passion for hats with you!! Tori

  • @lorrainerowe247
    @lorrainerowe247 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Made one yesterday morning & I’m really happy with it! I’m going to give it too my son for his birthday. Would send a photo but didn’t know how to attach.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Lorraine 😊😊😊 ☺️☺️☺️

  • @golnaza378
    @golnaza378 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for free pattern ❤️❤️

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome! Thanks for watching! Tori

  • @marlenereimchen9141
    @marlenereimchen914110 ай бұрын

    I'm going to try this one for my dad. He loves these hates as well so he would love to wear one that I make for him. Great tutorial, thanks

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    10 ай бұрын

    That is awesome Marlene ... I hope he loves it! Let me know if you have any questions once you get started! Tori

  • @marlenereimchen9141

    @marlenereimchen9141

    10 ай бұрын

    opps I suppose I should proof read before pushing reply. I meant to write-- hats not hates. You are very kind.

  • @marlenereimchen9141

    @marlenereimchen9141

    3 ай бұрын

    So the hat I made for my dad was too big. My husband has a big head and I gave it to my husband and he was so happy with it. It's his going out hat. I made is with old denim jeans and it looks great. Today I'm making a smaller one for my dad and it's so darn cute!! I will surprise him this week because I could see he was so disappointed that the other one was too big for him. He will be thrilled. Thank you so much again.

  • @marlenereimchen9141

    @marlenereimchen9141

    3 ай бұрын

    I also forgot he gets so many compliments on his hat and they ask where he got it 😁

  • @WV591
    @WV5912 ай бұрын

    Beautiful professional work. almost like Lawence & Foster. TU

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I will have to lookup Lawence and Foster!! Cheers, Tori

  • @rodrigos.2260
    @rodrigos.2260 Жыл бұрын

    I loved your video, it's the best I've ever seen. I had already started doing it a while ago, but now I learned a lot from you. I spent the night making one out of jeans, and it turned out really nice. Thanks.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    What a great comment to start my day with!! Thank you so much and I am so glad you have a new hat!! Tori

  • @vinfront1807
    @vinfront18074 ай бұрын

    Wow..nice I love these hats.. wearing them with a suit and a long overcoat like THOMAS SHELBY. By order of the PEAKY BLINDERS.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you Vin!! More classic hat patterns coming!

  • @johnfurr8779
    @johnfurr87798 ай бұрын

    Well, I've made a few flat caps from this pattern or one very similar to it. I can't remember where I found the download so I'm not sure if it is truly the same pattern. I hadn't much experience sewing but managed to do a decent job of it based on the tutorial that came with the pattern, but after watching this video I have learned a few tips that will make my next cap much easier. Thanks.

  • @henriliu9851
    @henriliu985110 ай бұрын

    very useful, great tutorial! This design is modern, although I prefer more classic design( wide one), tks.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    10 ай бұрын

    I will be doing a wider version as well as a panelled top version like the Peaky Blinders show caps. Thanks so much for your feedback and stay tuned!! Tori

  • @tayloruseche6964
    @tayloruseche69646 ай бұрын

    Excelente. Agradecido desde Venezuela.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    6 ай бұрын

    ¡Gracias por ver! tori

  • @johnfurr8779
    @johnfurr87798 ай бұрын

    I just discovered that you're Canadian (yay), and went to George Brown, one of my old colleges, and live in the same county I used to live. I guess that merits me buying a pattern from you

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    8 ай бұрын

    Haha John! Yes I studied in the Fashion program at George Brown a lifetime ago!!! Nice to meet you on the Channel!! Thanks so much! Tori

  • @simonbanks6641
    @simonbanks6641 Жыл бұрын

    Gona try my first cap today , wish me luck 😂

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    You've got this Simon!! The printer settings are the hardest part if you are a sewer. Any problems have always been about printing. Make sure your settings are at Actual or Custom 100 percent! Never fit to page. Please send me a picture when you are done. I would love to see your new hat! Tori

  • @johannaroach4880
    @johannaroach48803 ай бұрын

    Love this pattern, Although I find the sizes to be a wee bit on the larger side. I made my own bias tape to create the swear band and it turned out great.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    3 ай бұрын

    That is awesome Johanna!! I am so glad you made it work for you! Cheers, Tori

  • @andrewmunoz8374
    @andrewmunoz83748 ай бұрын

    Best video for these Caps. New to sewing but I’m ready to take on making this cap. I wear these all the time and I’m so excited to make some out of all kinds of material! Lol thank you so much. I was stuck about visor material, but not anymore. If you have any tips for me, please let me know. I love the seam magnet that you use I kind of like the fact of having some elastic in the back just for tighter fit. What do you think? And could you maybe show me how to put it in? Please and thank you God bless love your videos.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you Andrew for your lovely comment. I have a new cap video that shows how to add elastic in the lining of a different cap but that is where you would put some elastic, in the lining on the wrong side of the lining. You can see the elastic bit at around the 17:40 minute mark. The new video is here ...kzread.info/dash/bejne/apyHz6alfauYndY.html Some sewers have cut up the 2 litre size pop bottles to make visors. Just use two layers of a sturdy sew in interfacing if you can't get what I use in the video! Keep me posted! Tori

  • @williamolliges2622
    @williamolliges26223 ай бұрын

    Oh, Mom. Remember me? I’m your son. You know. The one who loves ya. Warm up the sewing machine. . .

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    3 ай бұрын

    Lol

  • @claudiadelao5591
    @claudiadelao5591 Жыл бұрын

    Hola Gracias por el patrón Dios la bendiga le hablo desde aquí desde Costa Rica

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    ¡Muchas gracias por mirar y saludos desde Canadá!

  • @thom-bennett-tailoring
    @thom-bennett-tailoring2 ай бұрын

    Great video tutorial, thanks for taking the time to make it. My only question is how to grade a pattern to different sizes?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    2 ай бұрын

    The fastest way is to buy the very moderately priced full pattern set with full pattern pieces in a few sizes. If you have a head that requires grading, we do customize patterns for customers as well if you can provide head measurements. Cheers, Tori

  • @teketopa
    @teketopa6 ай бұрын

    Thank's for the video and pattern. Did you make any of these with a foldable ear-flap? Any tips to make it fit and make a tight edge around the ears in winter?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    6 ай бұрын

    No, I have never added Earflaps on this pattern. I knpw the Tilley Company has a finished cap with earflaps but they sell ready made hats rather than patterns. Could be there is a pattern out there for one with flaps, check on Etsy! All the best, Tori

  • @MsYovanni123
    @MsYovanni12310 ай бұрын

    Verdaderamente hermosas quiero aprender ❤❤❤

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    10 ай бұрын

    ¡Solo tomate tu tiempo! ¡Puedes hacerlo! ¡Te encantará este sombrero! Gracias por mirar, Tori.

  • @tonihamilton2367
    @tonihamilton23678 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this pattern. I measured my head and it is exactly 22.5" so I made the medium size. The hat turned out beautifully but sits on the top of my head. Almost like it is made for a small child. I will try the XL size and see if that works. I would be interested if anyone else experienced this.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    8 ай бұрын

    It sounds like your printer is not set to print the pattern at "Actual Size" or Custom 100%. When a pattern is too small it is always the printer or possibly your seam allowance is larger than the pattern requires? Most printers have a fit to page setting. You want to change that. Did you check the measuring line on your pattern? If you did and it is correct then it is your seam allowance. 1000s of people have successfully made this hat! I get their pictures all the time! You can email me at madcaphats@gmail.com and we can go through your printer settings and how to choose Actual size or custom size 109% from your printer menu.

  • @jackyrobinson1716
    @jackyrobinson1716 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I've been wanting to make one of these for a couple of years, but couldn't find a pattern

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    We could never keep these in stock. Demand is high for this one. Would make an excellent business for someone looking for a sewing business idea!! Thanks Jacky, let me know if you have any questions once you get started.

  • @willbelieverable

    @willbelieverable

    Жыл бұрын

    Where can I find its pattern? Thank you.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    @@willbelieverable There is a link in the video description for both the free and the paid version of the pattern. The shop shelf under the video has a link to your website for the paid version as well! Both are on our website www.madcaphats.com

  • @elianiberman3096
    @elianiberman30965 ай бұрын

    Love the cap . Thank you but i wish the video was in order of assembly.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    5 ай бұрын

    It is always a challenge to teach a hat pattern from scratch via video but hopefully you can skip ahead with the chapter feature of KZread!! Will check to see if this video has the chapters generated and if not will work on adding them. Thanks so much for watching and for your comment, Tori

  • @sasa-qq9em
    @sasa-qq9em4 ай бұрын

    I love this type of hat. Thank you for this video.. How can I get the correct sizes?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    4 ай бұрын

    There is a full pattern available is different sizes on our website. You can check out the pattern here ...madcaphats.com/pages/classic-flat-cap-pattern

  • @TJMisfit
    @TJMisfit2 ай бұрын

    I was just gifted my first sewing machine, I purchasd this pattern and I cannot wait to learn how to make this hat. Thank you a ton for the detailed pattern and accompanying video, I'm excited to give 'er a go!

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    2 ай бұрын

    So exciting!!! Take your time and the second one will be a breeze. You are learning a new machine and a new pattern so hopefully all will be smooth sailing. Make sure you check the measuring line on the pattern to make sure the printer printed it the size I want you to have! If you have questions please reach out! Thanks so much for watching and purchasing!! Tori

  • @TJMisfit

    @TJMisfit

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@madcaphats I checked the measuring line and it's 10cm on the dot! My printer weirded out and printed the pattern at A4 size despite having Letter sized paper, but it still seems to have worked out. I've got everything taped up and ready to be cut out. Thanks for the response, if I have any trouble I'll definitely send ye an email! B)

  • @alanmuir5301
    @alanmuir5301Ай бұрын

    Hello! I'm a bit new to sewing. I tired following the free template but my band and the top aren't the same length is that how it's supposed to be? When I line up the seem with the notch the back corner of the band can't reach the back corner of the top when I lay them out, is that how it's supposed to be?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Ай бұрын

    Can you email me with a picture? madcaphats@gmail.com. Cheers, Tori

  • @MiniNewtCrafts
    @MiniNewtCrafts6 ай бұрын

    Any advice on a patter or is it even possible. Im looking for a hat like this except where the fabric goes directly over the bill part with no flap part. Id like to have one out of waxed canvas that i can wear in the woodshop. The reason for the absence of the flap is i dont want places dust can accumulate. Any ideas on a pattern or how to modify it?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    6 ай бұрын

    I would search Etsy for a Flap Cap Pattern that will match what you are looking for. Sorry, I have no designers to offer. I know that is a modern cap you are looking for so maybe add the word modern flap cap in your search. Good luck!

  • @MiniNewtCrafts

    @MiniNewtCrafts

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!@@madcaphats

  • @monicasantos8233
    @monicasantos82332 ай бұрын

    I'm having a problem with the visor matching up with the band. There is about an inch difference, the band being wider. If I sew the visor at the edge of the band, the brim will be under the front of the cap - not sticking out forward from underneath. I only printed large and extra large and I am making the large. I've checked the visor as it is sewn and it matches the size of the stabilizer piece. What can I do at this point?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    2 ай бұрын

    I am not sure what you mean. Can you email me a photo ... madcaphats@gmail.com.

  • @johnfurr8779
    @johnfurr87797 ай бұрын

    Did Peltex change their name for 9290 flexifirm? I cannot find this anywhere on their website. I can find HTC retail's 9290 flexifirm at one online location, but I prefer to try my local fabric store that carries pellon products.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    7 ай бұрын

    It is sold in Canada under that code but I think they must call it something else in the USA. You can get it in Canada at Fabricland. There is a similar stiff sew in interfacing available from Thermo Web. I will check the code when I am in my studio today and add it to this comment.

  • @johnfurr8779

    @johnfurr8779

    7 ай бұрын

    @@madcaphats thanks I appreciate it. I did try one type of peltex in my first caps (I can't recall which) but I didn't like how I could not shape it to retain a curve. I ended up using bills from old ball caps instead. They are harder to trim to the correct shape smoothly though, and my wife doesn't like the look of the untrimmed bills (I do though). I may experiment a bit with wonderflex' fossshape 300 and 600 as well, but I sure whish I knew where to source uncut thermoplastic used for ball caps. That can be easily cut with a laminate trimming router and a hardboard template...

  • @mtnmonamona842
    @mtnmonamona8427 ай бұрын

    Beautiful cap, thx for the pattern. I wonder why you make only for husband and not one for yourself? I’d like to try one for me!

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    7 ай бұрын

    I made a few for myself and my family keeps stealing them 😂! 🙏 Tori

  • @mtnmonamona842

    @mtnmonamona842

    7 ай бұрын

    We need to see more woman wearing these adorable hats! I want one, went looking for woman’s hat couldn’t find when I stumbled across your video. I sew so I can make one. Then I will tackle weaving my own material for one. Thx SO MUCH.@@madcaphats

  • @RebeccaHaokip-uk7oj
    @RebeccaHaokip-uk7oj12 күн бұрын

    She’s only making me more dumb and crazy😭 I want clear one

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    10 күн бұрын

    Lol! Never dumb or crazy!! Hats are just so awesome right? Cheers, Tori

  • @IssacNogu
    @IssacNoguАй бұрын

    I'm from papua new Guinea and I would like to see one for myself so can you give me the measurements of you pattern

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Ай бұрын

    I can't do that as it would take ages and that is why I pay someone to input my pattern and create the digital version that I give away! Cheers, Tori

  • @is_what_it_is
    @is_what_it_is6 ай бұрын

    This comment is purely for curiosity's sake, no insult intended. I love this cap style, I've been making them for about a year now and they are all based on a generic flat cap pattern that can be had anywhere. They look just like yours and other makers, but I can sell mine whenever and wherever I please. So many youtubers are creating hats and saying not for commercial use because it's their pattern or creation. My question is: What makes your cap any different than any other flat cap. When compared to other patterns, yours are identical in every way. If the patterns are the same from one maker to the next, how could anyone say I stole their pattern, and I can't sell the hats commercially? Doesn't make sense to me. Unless the hat has been clearly altered to add extra pieces or the shape has changed drastically,, nobody can claim a flat cap or newsboy cap, or any other as theirs. Thanks, love the video and like I said, I mean no offense at all, I'm just curious.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    6 ай бұрын

    No offense! You will find that hats and caps that stand the test of time are usually the same shape no matter who the maker. Apply that to ball caps, fedoras and of course large brimmed sun hats. I do not restrict use of my patterns and if you are planning to use your skills to make hats for income that is awesome. It is good to understand small nuances that make a hat flattering so I really recommend you experiment to make any changes to any pattern. That is the fun of learning and creativity. I am only here to share my work as I am a trained hat designer and am soon retiring after 37 years! I really can't say what is different about my pattern except for the little extra piece I add above the main visor that in my experience has made the cap better I think!! Happy sewing! Tori

  • @is_what_it_is

    @is_what_it_is

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for that reply. Happy retirement!@@madcaphats

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    6 ай бұрын

    @@is_what_it_is Thank you! Also I will add to my answer if you don't mind ... I have always designed for comfort and fit and in the case of public patterns, the ability to sew at home without expensive equipment like I have in my studio workshop is part of the process at my end right now. Any hats on our KZread channel have been reworked so that home sewers can make them. Some require more sewing skill than others but little things like giving you a few options to close the visor at the front, replacing the snap with a well placed pin or sewing it down, are part of the pattern and video for this hat. Hope that helps and please come back and check out some of my other hats as I continue to digitize my patterns and release more hat school lessons! Tori

  • @littleyeti8146
    @littleyeti81468 ай бұрын

    .y oldest son wears one of these caps everyday...think its time to replace it with a new one! thanks

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    8 ай бұрын

    This one is quite easy to make once you have one done. I made a big pile of them for hubby and now my son and grandson want more of them too!! I think all of them will be getting some for Christmas. Tori

  • @alainabodi9334
    @alainabodi93347 ай бұрын

    I’m thinking about purchasing this pattern, but can’t seem to find how much fabric is required. Can anyone advise? I’d like to know how much I’m going to spend on fabric before I purchase it.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    7 ай бұрын

    I would buy a yard or meter and you will have enough for two!

  • @skullofpain89
    @skullofpain89 Жыл бұрын

    I'm not is good for manufacturing, but i dream from more time have an artigial flat cap, i've very passion for this style of cap. Yours cap is very beatifull, can i buy one and what costs?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Roberto .... thanks for your comment! I find that my family snaps up all of these caps that I make as I am starting to prepare to retire from sewing inventory. After 36 years, it is time to work on my design and pattern making for a couple of years rather than selling finished hats. Likely someone who will be making these for their own business may see this comment and respond to your request. Hopefully someone will introduce themself to you here and sell you a cap!! Tori.

  • @skullofpain89

    @skullofpain89

    Жыл бұрын

    @@madcaphats Hi, thank you for response. Yes Say than Is my deside have One artigial flat cap, because Is my great passion this style of cap

  • @debrasimon7044
    @debrasimon7044 Жыл бұрын

    I thank you for your video’s. I have successfully made several with no problem. But on this one the part about the band was very confusing. In the beginning of the video it looked like you sewed the band together at the seems. When you went to attach it to the lining top it looked like it wasn’t sewn together? I’m confused

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Debra can you give me a time stamp in the video that is confusing? That will help me answer!

  • @debrasimon7044

    @debrasimon7044

    Жыл бұрын

    @@madcaphats 6:22 and 10:05

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    The part of the hat that wrap around the head, the band, has an outside piece and a lining and in both cases there are two pieces that the same but sewn together at the center front. At the 10 minute mark I start to assemble the top and the band together ... they are not your usual hat shapes so I think you may be looking at the back of the cap which will have some darts and getting a bit confused by that. The pinning together starts at a back corner of the top, on the wide curved part of the band and you wrap the piece around joining the center seam of the band with a notch in the center of the top at the front. Hope that helps!!! Tori

  • @debrasimon7044

    @debrasimon7044

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for responding. I will absolutely continue to follow you because your hat videos are great . I appreciate you for all you teach us but I’m going to pass on this one

  • @ivy-go8pz
    @ivy-go8pz25 күн бұрын

    You are so sweet thank you🎀🩷

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    17 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much back Ivy!! Cheers, Tori

  • @galemaurer2820
    @galemaurer2820 Жыл бұрын

    ❤🙂👍🧢

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Gale!!! Awesome! Tori

  • @JorgeRojas-is8lg
    @JorgeRojas-is8lg3 ай бұрын

    Donde puedo conseguir los moldes y que cuestan desde Guatemala gracias

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    3 ай бұрын

    A la gorra se le da forma cosiéndola, pero las piezas de la visera son de una entretela firme o de plástico liviano (puedes usar una botella de refresco de 2 litros para cortar las formas) o un trozo de archivador de plástico.

  • @courtneyv323
    @courtneyv323 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the free pattern and great video tutorial!I’m going to make one as an anniversary present 😃 Only question I have is how much fabric do I need to get? 1/2m of each? TIA ☺️

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    Courtney, Yes get about 1/2 meter of each and you will have some left over, maybe enough for two!😊

  • @mandyhasler4802
    @mandyhasler4802 Жыл бұрын

    Love the pattern - Do you ever interface the main cap pieces or it is just the visor?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    You can use a light or medium weight one side fusible on the pieces ... depending on the weight of the body fabric. In the video I made one of the caps from my hubby's old cotton plaid shirt and I use as a medium weight fusible interfacing on the pieces. Check it out at the 1:20 mark in the video!! Thanks for watching! Tori

  • @mandyhasler4802

    @mandyhasler4802

    Жыл бұрын

    No mention at 1:20? Or 11:20. Or am I looking at a different video?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mandyhasler4802 I think i was a bit ahead ... looks like i mention it at the 0.57 sec mark ... i just mention it in passing when I am showing the shirt I cut up.

  • @mandyhasler4802

    @mandyhasler4802

    Жыл бұрын

    Okay. Just got it. LOL Think I skipped past that bit - keen to get to the construction details. My impatient self. You’ll be staggered to hear I paid an eye-watering whopping $A250 for a leather version from a New Zealand Hat Co last year for partner’s birthday. Kicking myself now when I see how easy a make they are. (We’re both Kiwi expats living in Australia).

  • @elizabethburnside6393
    @elizabethburnside6393 Жыл бұрын

    Can you make these hats on a regular sewing machine ?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes of course! IF you have a metal plate over your feeding teeth, really consider getting yourslef a larger size magnet and then you can rest the fabric against it while you stop and start for putting the visor on and the sweatband in. Before I got my larger magnet, the one I use in my videos, I used two smaller ones lined up back to back and that works great too. Any of my patterns will work on a regular sewing machine Elizabeth. I use my industrial because that is what I am used to working on.

  • @bonniestrachan-oman9459
    @bonniestrachan-oman9459 Жыл бұрын

    Hi is it possible to get this pattern in XXL size?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    Bonnie do you know the head circumference you need? Can you email me at madcaphats@gmail.com? Tori

  • @kielgustafson
    @kielgustafson3 ай бұрын

    I ordered the patterns but I can't download them. My computer is saying there are viruses attached to them.

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    3 ай бұрын

    They are coming from a company supported by Shopify so I will let them know but I did email you the files from our main computer just now. Thanks for letting me know and I will let Shopify know!

  • @tonyvaino2425
    @tonyvaino242511 ай бұрын

    Can’t find the link to buy this pattern

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    11 ай бұрын

    Here you go Tony ... just select the correct paper size for your printer and then you can add the pattern to your cart. madcaphats.com/products/flat-cap-for-men-or-unisex-sewing-pattern-and-instructions-digital-format?variant=

  • @marcydoyle9279
    @marcydoyle9279 Жыл бұрын

    How many caps can you make in an hour? Do you always make 2 at a time?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    11 ай бұрын

    Hi Marcy ... I did make two at a time when I was making them to sell. My younger self, who did not pay as much attention to detail, could make several in a day. Now, taking my time and sewing more for joy, I can make three in a day before I am distracted by a walk in the woods, video editing, answering emails etc. I can only produce three of any of my hats in a day now that I am semi retired.

  • @vanessadelgado7385
    @vanessadelgado73853 ай бұрын

    Hola! No se puede acceder al link para descargar el patro 😢

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    3 ай бұрын

    Todas las opciones de patrones deben ubicarse aquí en esta página... madcaphats.com/pages/classic-flat-cap-pattern

  • @patfurgerson4856
    @patfurgerson4856 Жыл бұрын

    How do I order the paper pattern?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    We don't sell paper patterns due to the cost of printing and shipping. Digital means you print at home and you can do that over and over! The pattern links are in the description for the video. We have a website and an Etsy shop that sell the digital multi size versions.

  • @amandabrinkley3276
    @amandabrinkley3276 Жыл бұрын

    Some how the measurements are wrong on the side of the cap mine istoo small ?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    Check your printer settings. If it is fit to page instead of Actual or Custom 100% then the pattern will print too small. This pattern has been downloaded alot and the only reason for a smaller than expected hat is always at your printer and the settings for page size. Check the settings in your PDF program and make the printer settings from there. You can do a screen shot and email me at madcaphats@gmail.com if you want. I can better advise if I can see what you see!

  • @urbanrider771
    @urbanrider771 Жыл бұрын

    How can i order from you a snap cap black with 60cm size im from Philippines?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    You need to find someone who can sew one for you! You can buy the sewing pattern.. 60 cm is our size Large in the pattern. Cheers from Canada! Tori

  • @tannerarmstrong1496
    @tannerarmstrong1496Ай бұрын

    On a scale from "this could be your first sewing project" to "don't even attempt this if you aren't a skilled seamstress," how difficult is this?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Ай бұрын

    This is not a good first project. It requires skill especially setting the visor in place so the top sits nicely over the visor. First sewing project definitely the headbands. Then the fleece toque. You will get there!! Cheers, Tori

  • @brighidgar4121
    @brighidgar41218 ай бұрын

    'Paddy cap' is a derogatory term used by the British and is offensive to Irish people. You might please edit that part!

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! My Irish friend Kirei told me that is what she called hers growing up in Ireland. I will try to edit but likely can only get it off of the thumbnail but I will try! Tori

  • @TheDaisey68

    @TheDaisey68

    7 ай бұрын

    I am irish and i make paddy hats, this is not derogitory at all. I call them paddy hats, all the irish do 😉

  • @jairoalonsovictoria7563
    @jairoalonsovictoria7563 Жыл бұрын

    Buenas noches saludos como consigo los moldes de la gorra

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    Жыл бұрын

    El patrón está disponible en nuestro sitio web y el enlace está en la descripción del video arriba de estos comentarios. Deberá usar el traductor de Google para cambiar a español de inglés. Aquí está el enlace a nuestra página de patrones para todos los videos. ¡Gracias por ver! madcahats.com/pages/summary-sheets-for-youtube-videos-in-pdf-form

  • @sabineritter4472
    @sabineritter44726 ай бұрын

    Ich habe mir das Schnittmuster gekauft, aber es ist schwer, es in deutsch zu übersetzen, da die handelsüblichen Übersetzungsprogramme (Google, Deepl) die Fachausdrücke nicht kennen und da nur Quatsch herauskommt! Hat jemand vielleicht eine deutsche Übersetzung des Schnittmusters, dier auch Sinn ergibt bzw. könnte diese noch "nachgeliefert" werden?

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    6 ай бұрын

    Sind die deutschen Untertitel im Video hilfreich? Ist es die Schrift auf dem Muster, die Sie übersetzen müssen, oder die Anleitung? Ich kann meinen deutschen Onkel in Frankfurt bitten, mir bei Übersetzungen zu helfen. Er spricht auch Englisch, aber Deutsch ist seine Hauptsprache.

  • @sabineritter4472

    @sabineritter4472

    6 ай бұрын

    Es ist eher die Anleitung, für die ich Hilfe brauche - da das Video durch die Bilder schon viel erklärt. Aber auch hier sind die Untertitel oft im Satzbau verdreht, da ist es aber nicht so tragisch. Die Anleitung wäre wichtiger. ❤

  • @madcaphats

    @madcaphats

    6 ай бұрын

    Können Sie mir eine E-Mail an madcaphats@gmail.com senden? Ich kann Ihnen das, was ich von Google Translate habe, zusenden, um zu sehen, ob es besser ist, während wir auf die Hilfe meines Onkels oder meiner Tante warten. Prost, Tori

  • @sabineritter4472

    @sabineritter4472

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@madcaphats: ich habe mir eine Version selbst übersetzt - vielleicht kann sie Ihr deutscher Verwandter auf Richtigkeit prüfen? Das wäre super!