Paneled Flat Cap with Brim

Name: Paneled Flat Cap with Brim
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 6125
Price: 8.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #6125

Craft an accessory with this paneled flat cap with brim. This Minerva sewing pattern is drafted to your own measurements, or you can choose a standard size. It creates a lined, paneled cap with a top piece, a front panel, and a two-piece back, finished with a stiffened, topstitched peak. This cap is suitable for everyday style, outdoor pursuits, or complementing heritage looks. Choose structured and durable fabrics that will hold the cap's shape well.

Tech. Description

Paneled Flat Cap with Brim

This pattern creates a lined, paneled cap with a top piece, a front panel and a two-piece back, finished with a stiffened, topstitched peak.

When To Wear

The timeless design of this cap makes it a versatile accessory suitable for:

Everyday Style: An elegant finishing touch for casual and smart-casual ensembles.
Outdoor & Country Pursuits: Practical and stylish for walks, sporting events, or countryside excursions.
Heritage & Vintage Looks: Perfectly complements retro-inspired outfits and period costumes.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: A rounded, low-profile cap with a snug fit.

Crown: Made of an upper (top) part, a front panel and two back panels shaped with darts and joined by a center back seam; all seams are topstitched.

Brim: A short peak stiffened with fusible interfacing and decorated with parallel rows of topstitching 0.5 cm apart.

Lining: Fully lined for a comfortable finish against the head.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires precision in curved seam construction, interfacing application, accurate topstitching, and a neat hand-stitched lining finish.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose structured and durable fabrics that will hold the cap's shape well:

Dense cotton fabrics such as twill or canvas
Woolen fabrics including tweed, melton, or flannel
Water-repellent fabrics

Additional Supplies

Lining fabric
Dense fusible interfacing

Cutter's Must

Main fabric:

Upper Part - 1 piece
Front - 1 piece
Back - 2 pieces
Upper Peak - 1 piece
Lower Peak - 1 piece

Lining fabric:

Bottom - 1 piece
Front Lining - 1 piece
Back Lining - 1 piece

Fusible interfacing:

Peak Fusible - 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the dart on each back piece. Cut the dart open and topstitch on both sides of the seam.
Stitch the back pieces together, right sides facing. Topstitch on both sides of the seam.
Stitch the front to the upper part, right sides facing. Topstitch the seam allowances onto the upper part.
Place the upper part and the back right sides facing and stitch; press the seam allowances towards the upper part and topstitch.
Fuse interfacing to the upper peak. Place the peak pieces right sides facing and stitch along the outer edge. Trim the seam allowances close to the seam. Turn the peak right side out, roll the seam and press. Topstitch parallel rows on the peak, 0.5 cm apart.
Place the peak on the cap right sides facing, matching the centers, and stitch the peak to the cap. Turn the lower edge of the cap to the wrong side and topstitch.
Sew the lining pieces (Bottom, Front Lining, Back Lining) together in the same way as the outer cap. Insert the lining into the cap, smooth it out and tack it in several places. Turn under the lower edge of the lining and slipstitch it in place.