For a long time now I have admired the flat cap. They are also known as the ivy cap, riding cap, golf cap, newsboy cap, touring cap and several other names. They have a very classy appeal. There is a place for the tuque when the temperatures dip down low, but when you just need to cover your head the flat cap is very stylish. combined with a matching scarf the set is very charming.
We had purchased a flat cap for my husband a few winters back. I thought it would be nice to make him one out of tartan. So the search began for a pattern. Flipping through the pages of the pattern books at the fabric stores did not help at all. No patterns were even close to what I was looking for. Many searches online only turned up others like myself who were also looking for a pattern. Finally, finally I was able to find a pattern. Being rather particular, several samples later and a few adjustments I now have a workable pattern. Since I put a lot of time into this idea I thought I would share a few photos of the process.
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nicholas
6/16/2014 01:27:32 pm
where did you find a pattern for these caps
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Barbara White
2/6/2017 02:00:44 pm
I have to tell you that my significant other LOVES the Royal Stewart Tartan flat cap that you made for the order I sent you. He wears it all over and wherever he is, he gets multiple comments from STRANGERS on how they like/love his hat. He is happier with this hat than I have ever seen him! The quality is superb and I have told everybody who has asked, where I bought it and where they too can obtain one.
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Charles Barton
6/18/2017 02:33:04 pm
My son gave me the RCAF cap and scarf for father's day. Beautifully made to exact specifications. As a "yank" who flew with the RCAF some many years ago, I'll wear both with pride. Thanks for a job well done.
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AuthorGoing back to my childhood my mother tells me that if given a choice I would always choose plaid clothing. That interest seems to have changed into decorating items and accessories. Since then I have decided to create and share tartan products with others who also have Scottish roots or just plain enjoy these colorful fabrics. All products on this site are handmade by me in rural New Brunswick. Archives
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