Ferra Sailor Cap
Ferra is a lined sailor cap with an upturned brim. The double-layer brim has clean-finished back edges and is laced at the back with a drawcord threaded through metal grommets set along the edges of the brim. The cap features topstitching along the panel seams and around the brim.
Approximate sewing time – 1 day (5 hours).
To sew this cap, choose medium-weight, soft, non-stretch, opaque fabrics made of natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
Recommended fabrics: satin, corduroy, denim, poplin, sateen.
For the lining, choose lining fabrics made of artificial fibers (viscose), natural fibers (cotton), or blends (viscose + elastane, viscose + polyester).
The cap in the photos is made of heavyweight satin. The fabric is medium weight, soft, and without stretch. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 250 g/m2.
The lining is 100% cotton batiste. The lining fabric weight is 75 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm (55") wide, with a directional print/nap, 180–250 g/m2:
Size | 52 | 54–60 |
Length, m | 0.25 | 0.3 |
Length, yd | 1/4 | 3/8 |
2. Lining fabric, 140 cm (55”) wide, 60–80 g/m2:
Size | 52–54 | 56–58 | 60 |
Length, m | 0.45 | 0.5 | 0.55 |
Length, yd | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Lightweight interfacing, knit or woven, 140 cm (55") wide, 30 g/m2, for all sizes – 0.5 m (1/2 yd).
4. Round cord, 3–5 mm (1/8–1/4") in diameter, for all sizes – 70 cm (27 1/2").
5. Eight metal grommets, 3–5 mm (1/8–1/4") in diameter.
6. Matching thread – 1 spool for the sewing machine.
- sewing machine for construction
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
- grommet press tool with a set of dies, hole puncher
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Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
Ferra Instructions Sample
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