E-PATTERN "Bess" Cap 1770s | G105C | 18th Century Millinery | Simple Cap Pattern | Virgil's Fine Goods Historical Sewing Patterns

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Difficulty: Early Intermediate
Hairstyle: Small-medium bun on back-to-top of head

US Sizes 21"-24" head circumference
EU Sizes 53cm – 61cm head circumference


The "Bess" 1770s Cap Pattern from Virgil's Fine Goods is appropriate for approximately the late 1760s–1780s and is based off of original images and drawings of the middling and lower classes. As it is a simple style, this cap features a smaller caul—most suitable for smaller hairstyles or to perch atop a large one—and one whip-gathered ruffle around the face. Bess is a great basic cap when made of a simple linen for middle-lower sorts or of a finer fabric for 1769–1775 upper class impressions.

The pattern instructions are for hand-stitched construction, as studied in period originals. Techniques explained include rolled hems, whip-rolled gathers, and the butted whipstitch seam. The amount of fabric needed for this make is approximately 15" x 45" (0.4m x 106cm) or one half yard (0.4m) of a light but crisp cotton, linen, or silk.


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Recommended Fabrics:

Amount: Approximately 15" x 45" (0.4m x 106cm) or 1/2 yard (0.4m)
Types of Fabric: Light but crisp cottons such as organdy, voile, or muslin OR lightweight linens such as cambric, handkerchief-lightweight or fine weights OR plain weave silks such as organza or batiste.



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This pattern is formatted to 8.5"x11" US Letter Size or A4 Printer Paper (excepting Copyshop Files in AO)

Once purchased, you will receive a downloadable .zip file with the following PDF files:

Instructions Booklet PDF (11 pages)
Printing Instructions PDF (2 pages)
At-Home Pattern Pieces Printing Docs PDF (6 pages)
Copyshop Pattern Pattern Pieces Printing Doc PDF (1 page @ 43cm x 51cm / 17” x 20”)



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*Download the File after purchase
*Select "Unzip" or "Extract All Files" to view
*Open the "READ FIRST" file on how to print
*Print files as instructed
*Trim page borders and tape/glue your pattern pieces together
*Sew as you would a conventional sewing pattern



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