Combined with the fact that I was out of time, and not knowing the correct technique for making a proper cap, I ended up whipping one up in an hour on the machine, using modern sewing technique. I knew I wanted to create correct ones later on, when I would have time to actually put some work into them!
It only took me a year to get around to doing that! :P
So I made two caps, using Kannik's Korner's pattern. One is a split ruffle, and the other an un-split ruffle.
For those who don't know the correct technique (like me!), I'll explain it a little bit. First, all the edges of the pieces are finished with a hand-sewed rolled hem. The edge of the ruffle and the caul (the largest piece) are gathered with a whipped gathering stitch, and then they are sewed to the band with another whipping stitch. Finally, there's a casing on the bottom for a drawstring.
The top of the band is pieced, rather than sewn on the fold.
That said, I think they do look rather nice. :) I love how lightweight they are, and "fluffy". :)
Un-split, or....
... split ruffle.
Which one do you like better?
I'd really appreciate feedback, so I can decide which one to wear this weekend! :)
I'd really appreciate feedback, so I can decide which one to wear this weekend! :)
I personally like the split ruffle one. And I think it looks better on you then the other one.
ReplyDeleteNicely done! Very cute! :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd I vote for the un-split. ;-)
(does my vote count for multiple points?? ;-D)
Miss you all! (way too much...)
Oh, definitely more points, Lily! :)
DeleteMiss you too!!
Great job! I really like the un-split look on you :) Hope that helps!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! Love both, but I like the split one best. :) Tara, you are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI like the split one!
ReplyDeleteI think the unsplit ruffle cap looks best on you. You did a lovely job of hand sewing both of these caps.
ReplyDeleteBrigid
the Middle Sister and Singer
I vote for the un-split cap :)
ReplyDeletexoxo, Alesha
Oooo! Your ruffle caps are lovely! I think they both look wonderful on you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Gina
The split cap frames your face a bit better, but they're both beautiful. Need to put on to do list. Sometimes a pinner just doesn't cut it.
ReplyDeleteMorgan
I'd vote for the split ruffle.
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much for the feedback! I guess I really could go with either one, since it's pretty much split evenly vote-wise between the two of them! :)
ReplyDeleteWe like the split hat!
ReplyDeleteHannah and Esther
Since opinions are cut right down the middle... maybe we need to post pictures of them on me and find out which one I should wear first... ;-)
ReplyDeleteHaha, yep, maybe we should! :)
DeleteSo... who wore which cap???
ReplyDeleteI wore the split cap, and Kathryn wore the un-split! :)
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