Silk Road Souvenirs
Pointed Felt Cap
Making a Pointed Felt Cap
During this activity, you will create a pointed felt cap. These caps were a popular fashion with those living around the Tarim Basin during the Tang Dynasty.
Follow all of the instructions carefully, make sure that you are working safely, and remain focused on your task while working. Thanks!
During this activity, you will create a pointed felt cap. These caps were a popular fashion with those living around the Tarim Basin during the Tang Dynasty.
Follow all of the instructions carefully, make sure that you are working safely, and remain focused on your task while working. Thanks!
What You Need:
- Two pieces of felt. Each piece should be 14” X 16”
- Pointed hat template (You can get these from me in class.).
- Pen or chalk and scissors
- Needle and yarn or twine thread
Directions:
- Fold one square of felt lengthwise.
- Place the hat template onto the felt with the long, straight edge of the template matched to the folded side of your felt.
- Trace the template pattern in chalk and use your scissors to cut out your felt.
- Repeat steps 1 & 2 to produce a second cut piece of felt.
- Unfold the two pieces of felt and place on top of each other. Leave a 1/4” seam allowance and stitch the edges together along both sides. A “whip-stitch” is best (See images below).
- Fold up the bottom 2 inches of the hat. Sew the seam on the outside of the hat.
- Enjoy!
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