Hey everyone! Today I’m answering the Costube 21 Questions, and making a simple late 15th century cap!
Here’s a bit more info for the cap, if you want to give this style a try yourself:
main piece: 21″x13″ / 53cmx34cm PLUS HEMS
two ties: 17″x3″ / 43cmx7.5cm PLUS HEMS
measurements are approximate
My linen is a medium weight, so I used 3/8″ or 1cm for my double turned hems, but a finer fabric could take a narrower hem.
Hem all the edges, attach the straps diagonally out at the corners on one of the long sides. Gather the center 9″ / 23cm of that same long edge, then sew the back seam shut from the center of the gathers down to about 1″ / 2.5cm before where the straps attach. And that’s it!
To wear, put the cap on and cross the straps over in the back. Bring them around to the top of your head and either tie in a decorative knot, or wrap them around each other and tuck the ends in.