Flat Caps

Some call them Medieval Flat Caps, others call them Renaissance caps. Whichever name you choose, they're a fun, perky, saucy type of headgear that can go quite well with a Scottish theme wedding.

This bookplate, c. 1342, shows Mary, Queen of Scots, in a royal blue cap which flourishes a white feather. The band might even be jewel encrusted. The whole outfit could be adapted to tartan and silk with a velvet cap for the bridal headgear.

Image courtesy Wikipedia

Patterns

There are several patterns available for making your own cap. One is from a free online source, the others are from major pattern companies. These can be ordered online or from most fabric shops.

• McCalls 4805
  
  
  Image courtesy McCalls
  
  Here's a closeup view of the cap.
  
  
  Image courtesy McCalls
  
  
• McCalls 4806
  A ladies version of a Medieval cap ~
  
  
  Image courtesy McCalls
  
  
• Simplicity 4059
  A larger, floppier version ~
  
  
  Image courtesy Simplicity
  
  
• Butterick B5116
  
  
  Image courtesy Butterick
  
  
• Butterick 3805
  With the big feather this looks more Edwardian or Roaring 20's, but it's still a basic Medieval cap ~
  
  
  Image courtesy Butterick
  
  
• Sewing Central has a wide selection of hat patterns from the Medieval and Renaissance Eras, plus others.
  
  
• Costumers Manifesto has directions to sew this free pattern
  
  
  Image courtesy Costumers Manifesto
  
  

Ready Made Sources

• Rameset
  A wide selection of hat styles
  
  
• Tall Toad
  Flat Caps
  A feathered version ~
  
  
  Image courtesy Tall Toad
  
  A pleated version ~
  
  
  Image courtesy Tall Toad
  
  Berets
  A tasseled beret ~
  
  
  Image courtesy Tall Toad
  
  Willoughbys ~
  
  
  Image courtesy Tall Toad
  
  

Folkwear Patterns also offers Knot Templates for adorning hats and gowns.

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