How Do You Make A Newsboy Cap?
The newsboy cap was popular with men and boys in the 19th and 20th centuries. It was usually made out of wool or tweed. Today it sewn from a variety of fabrics, as well as knitted or crocheted, and is worn as a fashion statement by both males and females. This style is often referred to as Baker Boy, Jay Gatsby, Eight Panel, and Fisherman’s Cap. Measure the circumference of the forehead with a cloth tape measure. Add 1 inch to this measurement for seam allowance. This is the length needed for the cap band. Draw a rectangle on the paper that is 3 inches wide and as long as the measurement for the band. Cut it out. Draw and cut out the piece for the cap brim by creating a triangle that has slightly curved sides. Start with a base that is 2 inches wide. The distance from the right corner of the base to the top corner of the triangle should be 6.5 inches. Add a one-half-inch seam allowance around the brim piece. Draw and cut out the piece for the cap body pattern by creating another triang
