Scrub hats!!! Anyone making them? Just drafted a pattern as I needed to make one for a doctor friend and, as usual, since I did the work and digitised the pattern, I also took photos of the process and I'm sharing it all here. Feel free to share the link to this blog anywhere you like for people to find it, but please don't share/post the pattern file itself.
17 free DIY nurse cap patterns with practical tutorials for making your own scrub hat. Choose a fun fabric print and the surgical scrub cap tutorial that works best for your sewing skill level. I just love all of the colors these nurse caps are made out of. It really spices up an every day uniform. These can be made for a nurse, food service worker, doctor or anyone else who wears a medical uniform and needs a scrub cap! Thanks to all the Tip Junkie Facebook requests... I've made things super easy for you. These free tutorials, videos, and
Wondering How to Make a Scrub Cap? Top US sewing blog and vlog, Sweet Red Poppy shares their FREE sewing pattern and tutorial. Click here now for more!!
Our local hospital has put out a call for 1,000 surgical or scrub caps to help them respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to sewing up a storm, I made this DIY Surgical Cap Tutorial to help others join in this effort. Below you'll find a free printable pattern, step-by-step tutorial and YouTube demo (my first, awkward attempt at a video - which was much harder than it looks!). If you're local to Guelph, you can join Guelph Covid19 Surgical Cap Sewists on Facebook - donations are being coordinated there, and you can find out about current needs and where to drop off completed caps. I know that during this crazy time I feel better when I can do something productive, no matter how small (and the fact that it can be done at home while social distancing makes sewing the perfect way to contribute). I've also been asked about where to buy fabric and supplies locally right now. Make 1 Guelph (where I also teach classes) is a lovely local fabric shop that is open online and has a beautiful selection of high quality quilting cotton perfect for caps and masks - they are currently offering free local no-contact delivery within Guelph (and $12 flat rate shipping Canada-wide). Highly recommended! Here goes... How to Sew a Surgical Cap - Step-by-Step Video Tutorial Note: This pattern is provided for personal use only - please do not make caps to sell or make a profit using my pattern! You'll need: PRINTABLE SURGICAL CAP PATTERN (Click to download - print at 100% scale) *Note: If you don't have access to a printer, I have added a scale diagram of the pattern below, which will help you to draw the pattern out yourself. Quilting cotton - about 1/3 metre (13") x width of fabric (44"- 45") (pre-washed and dried) Coordinating thread Two buttons (optional) 1/4" elastic - 3" (optional) Straight pins, fabric scissors or rotary cutter and mat Sewing machine Iron Watch my YouTube tutorial above, or follow these instructions: After printing or drawing your pattern, cut out the pattern pieces and tape Piece 1a and 1b together where indicated. Be sure to pre-wash and dry your fabric! This ensures your cap won't shrink the first time it's washed. Give your fabric a quick press to remove wrinkles, then fold in half so the selvedges meet. Lay out pattern pieces (being sure to place Piece 1 on the fold), and cut. If you cut with your fabric doubled (like on the black fabric, above), you will get one side piece and two top pieces. In order to cut two caps at once, just flip your side piece up and cut a second side piece (like on the green fabric, below). This lets you make two caps out of about 1/3 m of fabric. Double fold back of Cap Top (Piece 2) and sew: Fold over the flat edge 1/4" to the wrong side and press, then fold another 3/8" and press. Sew a straight line across this folded edge. If you are using elastic in the back for a closer fit, thread it through this opening and baste at each edge. Elastics can make for a more snug fit, but are also prone to breaking down after repeated washings in hot water (like when they are sanitized frequently for hospital use) - so you can choose whether or not to use it in yours. Attach Cap Top (Piece 2) to Cap Side (Piece 1): With right sides together, line up the centre front of both pieces and pin, then continue pinning along the curved edge of the Cap Top all the way around each side. With a 1/4"-3/8" seam allowance (it doesn't need to be precise), sew with a straight stitch all the way around, backstitching at the beginning and end of the seam. (Optional: if you have a serger, serge this edge all the way around, beginning and ending a couple of inches before and after the curved part of the side piece.) Finish this seam with a zig zag or overlock stitch: Start and stop sewing a few inches before and after the curved part of the side piece (shown as a blue line in the photo below). Zig zag stitch all along the edge of this seam to finish it and prevent fraying. Cap with serged edges (starting and finishing beyond the curved part of the pattern piece) Starting at the curved top edge, fold over the raw edges of the side piece by 1/4" all the way around and press (top edges with curve, bottom of cap, and ends of ties). Fold the bottom of the cap side piece up to meet the top folded edge, press and pin in place. You can see below why we finished that seam in the first step - once the band is folded up, all raw edges are enclosed and the part of the curved edge left exposed is nicely finished. Beginning at the end of one tie, with the open edge facing towards you, sew along the open end of the tie, then along open top edge of the tie piece. Start sewing down one open end of the tie. Continue along the open top edge of the tie until you get to the curved edge (see below). When you get to the curve, veer off and sew up the curve as far as the hem at the back of the top piece, then with your needle down in the fabric, pivot the cap to sew back down the curve until you meet your original stitching line (see photo with messy green arrows below). Pivot your cap (again with your needle down) and continue sewing around the entire hem of the cap until you get to the curve on the other side of the cap. Veer off again to sew this one the same way you did the first one. (See photo below and/or the video tutorial - this part will make sense when you see it!) Stitch in the direction shown by the green arrows - up the curved edge as far as the hem at the back of the top piece, then make one stitch across, then turn and come back down to meet your line of top stitching, then turn to continue stitching along the bottom hem. This shows what the stitching looks like on the right side of the cap. It's not the prettiest, but it really reinforces the part of the cap that gets the most stress when it's tied up. Optional: Add buttons to the outside back of the cap - this gives medical staff a place to hook their masks, which gives their ears a break. (You can see button placement below - a towards the back of the cap, a few inches from the start of the ties.) I sew a batch of caps, then use my sewing machine to sew on the buttons all at once. To attach buttons by machine, remove your presser foot (or use a button-attaching foot if you have one), switch to a zigzag stitch with your stitch length set to 0, place your button under your needle and use your flywheel to carefully determine the correct stitch width that will sew from one buttonhole to the other. Set that width, then sew! I go back and forth about 10 times, then tie off my threads a few times by hand before clipping them short to make sure the button stays on. If you have any tips for machine-sewing buttons, please share them below! You're done! I hope this tutorial is helpful! If you're making these to donate to local front line health care workers - thank you for doing your part while staying home and sewing. If you're a health care worker making one for yourself - thank you for your hard and selfless work keeping us all safe and healthy. Regardless of why you're making one, you're amazing. Stay home and stay safe out there. xo
Scrub hats!!! Anyone making them? Just drafted a pattern as I needed to make one for a doctor friend and, as usual, since I did the work and digitised the pattern, I also took photos of the process and I'm sharing it all here. Feel free to share the link to this blog anywhere you like for people to find it, but please don't share/post the pattern file itself.
Use the free scrub cap pattern to make a reversible, bouffant style scrub hat. Detailed, easy to follow instructions with photos are also provided.
17 free DIY nurse cap patterns with practical tutorials for making your own scrub hat. Choose a fun fabric print and the surgical scrub cap tutorial that works best for your sewing skill level. I just love all of the colors these nurse caps are made out of. It really spices up an every day uniform. These can be made for a nurse, food service worker, doctor or anyone else who wears a medical uniform and needs a scrub cap! Thanks to all the Tip Junkie Facebook requests... I've made things super easy for you. These free tutorials, videos, and
Having printable surgical hat patterns at your disposal allows you to create personalized and comfortable headgear, essential for maintaining hygiene and safety in medical or lab environments..
Now are really weird times, but I like to find the silver lining. I have several at the moment. One is that I’m home (which means I’m not in the hospital fighting for my life like so ma…
Looking for a free scrub cap pattern? In this video sewing tutorial I will show you how to make scrub hats - I have 2 different styles and two free printable scrub cap patterns.
Cotton scrub caps with a drawstring closure would make an excellent gift for the healthcare workers in your life. Styled after those seen on the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, they are one siz…
Scrub hats!!! Anyone making them? Just drafted a pattern as I needed to make one for a doctor friend and, as usual, since I did the work and digitised the pattern, I also took photos of the process and I'm sharing it all here. Feel free to share the link to this blog anywhere you like for people to find it, but please don't share/post the pattern file itself.
Having printable surgical hat patterns at your disposal allows you to create personalized and comfortable headgear, essential for maintaining hygiene and safety in medical or lab environments..
Looking for a free scrub cap pattern? In this video sewing tutorial I will show you how to make scrub hats - I have 2 different styles and two free printable scrub cap patterns.
17 free DIY nurse cap patterns with practical tutorials for making your own scrub hat. Choose a fun fabric print and the surgical scrub cap tutorial that works best for your sewing skill level. I just love all of the colors these nurse caps are made out of. It really spices up an every day uniform. These can be made for a nurse, food service worker, doctor or anyone else who wears a medical uniform and needs a scrub cap! Thanks to all the Tip Junkie Facebook requests... I've made things super easy for you. These free tutorials, videos, and
Best free Scrub Cap Patterns to DIY for health care workers : this list rounds up how to create protective surgical hats for nurses and doctors
Coronavirus is causing a lot of troubles for health workers all around the world. Not only do they have to work much more than usual, but they also have to
17 free DIY nurse cap patterns with practical tutorials for making your own scrub hat. Choose a fun fabric print and the surgical scrub cap tutorial that works best for your sewing skill level. I just love all of the colors these nurse caps are made out of. It really spices up an every day uniform. These can be made for a nurse, food service worker, doctor or anyone else who wears a medical uniform and needs a scrub cap! Thanks to all the Tip Junkie Facebook requests... I've made things super easy for you. These free tutorials, videos, and
Our local hospital has put out a call for 1,000 surgical or scrub caps to help them respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to sewing up a storm, I made this DIY Surgical Cap Tutorial to help others join in this effort. Below you'll find a free printable pattern, step-by-step tutorial and YouTube demo (my first, awkward attempt at a video - which was much harder than it looks!). If you're local to Guelph, you can join Guelph Covid19 Surgical Cap Sewists on Facebook - donations are being coordinated there, and you can find out about current needs and where to drop off completed caps. I know that during this crazy time I feel better when I can do something productive, no matter how small (and the fact that it can be done at home while social distancing makes sewing the perfect way to contribute). I've also been asked about where to buy fabric and supplies locally right now. Make 1 Guelph (where I also teach classes) is a lovely local fabric shop that is open online and has a beautiful selection of high quality quilting cotton perfect for caps and masks - they are currently offering free local no-contact delivery within Guelph (and $12 flat rate shipping Canada-wide). Highly recommended! Here goes... How to Sew a Surgical Cap - Step-by-Step Video Tutorial Note: This pattern is provided for personal use only - please do not make caps to sell or make a profit using my pattern! You'll need: PRINTABLE SURGICAL CAP PATTERN (Click to download - print at 100% scale) *Note: If you don't have access to a printer, I have added a scale diagram of the pattern below, which will help you to draw the pattern out yourself. Quilting cotton - about 1/3 metre (13") x width of fabric (44"- 45") (pre-washed and dried) Coordinating thread Two buttons (optional) 1/4" elastic - 3" (optional) Straight pins, fabric scissors or rotary cutter and mat Sewing machine Iron Watch my YouTube tutorial above, or follow these instructions: After printing or drawing your pattern, cut out the pattern pieces and tape Piece 1a and 1b together where indicated. Be sure to pre-wash and dry your fabric! This ensures your cap won't shrink the first time it's washed. Give your fabric a quick press to remove wrinkles, then fold in half so the selvedges meet. Lay out pattern pieces (being sure to place Piece 1 on the fold), and cut. If you cut with your fabric doubled (like on the black fabric, above), you will get one side piece and two top pieces. In order to cut two caps at once, just flip your side piece up and cut a second side piece (like on the green fabric, below). This lets you make two caps out of about 1/3 m of fabric. Double fold back of Cap Top (Piece 2) and sew: Fold over the flat edge 1/4" to the wrong side and press, then fold another 3/8" and press. Sew a straight line across this folded edge. If you are using elastic in the back for a closer fit, thread it through this opening and baste at each edge. Elastics can make for a more snug fit, but are also prone to breaking down after repeated washings in hot water (like when they are sanitized frequently for hospital use) - so you can choose whether or not to use it in yours. Attach Cap Top (Piece 2) to Cap Side (Piece 1): With right sides together, line up the centre front of both pieces and pin, then continue pinning along the curved edge of the Cap Top all the way around each side. With a 1/4"-3/8" seam allowance (it doesn't need to be precise), sew with a straight stitch all the way around, backstitching at the beginning and end of the seam. (Optional: if you have a serger, serge this edge all the way around, beginning and ending a couple of inches before and after the curved part of the side piece.) Finish this seam with a zig zag or overlock stitch: Start and stop sewing a few inches before and after the curved part of the side piece (shown as a blue line in the photo below). Zig zag stitch all along the edge of this seam to finish it and prevent fraying. Cap with serged edges (starting and finishing beyond the curved part of the pattern piece) Starting at the curved top edge, fold over the raw edges of the side piece by 1/4" all the way around and press (top edges with curve, bottom of cap, and ends of ties). Fold the bottom of the cap side piece up to meet the top folded edge, press and pin in place. You can see below why we finished that seam in the first step - once the band is folded up, all raw edges are enclosed and the part of the curved edge left exposed is nicely finished. Beginning at the end of one tie, with the open edge facing towards you, sew along the open end of the tie, then along open top edge of the tie piece. Start sewing down one open end of the tie. Continue along the open top edge of the tie until you get to the curved edge (see below). When you get to the curve, veer off and sew up the curve as far as the hem at the back of the top piece, then with your needle down in the fabric, pivot the cap to sew back down the curve until you meet your original stitching line (see photo with messy green arrows below). Pivot your cap (again with your needle down) and continue sewing around the entire hem of the cap until you get to the curve on the other side of the cap. Veer off again to sew this one the same way you did the first one. (See photo below and/or the video tutorial - this part will make sense when you see it!) Stitch in the direction shown by the green arrows - up the curved edge as far as the hem at the back of the top piece, then make one stitch across, then turn and come back down to meet your line of top stitching, then turn to continue stitching along the bottom hem. This shows what the stitching looks like on the right side of the cap. It's not the prettiest, but it really reinforces the part of the cap that gets the most stress when it's tied up. Optional: Add buttons to the outside back of the cap - this gives medical staff a place to hook their masks, which gives their ears a break. (You can see button placement below - a towards the back of the cap, a few inches from the start of the ties.) I sew a batch of caps, then use my sewing machine to sew on the buttons all at once. To attach buttons by machine, remove your presser foot (or use a button-attaching foot if you have one), switch to a zigzag stitch with your stitch length set to 0, place your button under your needle and use your flywheel to carefully determine the correct stitch width that will sew from one buttonhole to the other. Set that width, then sew! I go back and forth about 10 times, then tie off my threads a few times by hand before clipping them short to make sure the button stays on. If you have any tips for machine-sewing buttons, please share them below! You're done! I hope this tutorial is helpful! If you're making these to donate to local front line health care workers - thank you for doing your part while staying home and sewing. If you're a health care worker making one for yourself - thank you for your hard and selfless work keeping us all safe and healthy. Regardless of why you're making one, you're amazing. Stay home and stay safe out there. xo
Here comes different versions of DIY Fabric Surgical Scrub Cap Free Sewing Patterns as many of us sewers start our parts in donating medical supplies with handmade masks and scrub caps/hats! My hubby works in hospital and we witnessed the hospital staff exposed in the virus possible working environments and how stressful we are! And […]
Coronavirus is causing a lot of troubles for health workers all around the world. Not only do they have to work much more than usual, but they also have to
Having printable surgical hat patterns at your disposal allows you to create personalized and comfortable headgear, essential for maintaining hygiene and safety in medical or lab environments..
Scrub hats!!! Anyone making them? Just drafted a pattern as I needed to make one for a doctor friend and, as usual, since I did the work and digitised the pattern, I also took photos of the process and I'm sharing it all here. Feel free to share the link to this blog anywhere you like for people to find it, but please don't share/post the pattern file itself.
17 free DIY nurse cap patterns with practical tutorials for making your own scrub hat. Choose a fun fabric print and the surgical scrub cap tutorial that works best for your sewing skill level. I just love all of the colors these nurse caps are made out of. It really spices up an every day uniform. These can be made for a nurse, food service worker, doctor or anyone else who wears a medical uniform and needs a scrub cap! Thanks to all the Tip Junkie Facebook requests... I've made things super easy for you. These free tutorials, videos, and
Having printable surgical hat patterns at your disposal allows you to create personalized and comfortable headgear, essential for maintaining hygiene and safety in medical or lab environments..
Buy the 1020 scrubs sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. These Easy-to-Sew scrubs available in misses & plus sizes have a top that features knit side panels and neck bands, trousers with knit waistband for comfortable fit & wear. Scrub hat also included. This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format: – PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50) Suggested fabrics: Batiks, broadcloth, chambray, cotton types, poplin, seersucker, twill. A, B, C neckbands, side fronts and side backs and D yokes, sized for stretch knits only; interlock, jersey. Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage. Sizing: AA (10-12-14-16-18), BB (20W-28W), approx. UK sizes A (6/8 – 14), BB (16/18– 26). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements. Notions: Thread. D: One 1" wide D-ring; 1 1/2 inch wide elastic - 1 1/8yd for sizes 10-18, 1 1/2yd for sizes 20W - 28W. E; one pkg 1/4" wide elastic. If you’re looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest sewing pattern reviews from the sewing community. We also have a sewing blog to keep you up to date with all the news from the world of sewing. Help using commercial sewing patterns:
Use the free scrub cap pattern to make a reversible, bouffant style scrub hat. Detailed, easy to follow instructions with photos are also provided.
A Detailed List of UK Scrubs Sewing Patterns for the NHS. Includes Free PDF Patterns to Download, and Unisex/Male Scrubs. Learn How to Sew Scrub Tops & Pants.
Easy to Make Scrub Cap Pattern, Just 3 simple pieces. Basic sewing skills is all you need. Add a little elastic and 2 lengths of ribbons
You will need: The pattern pieces (click here). Be sure to assemble the band piece by overlapping the two pieces and taping as indicated on the pattern pieces. 2 pieces of coordinating fabric, ½ yard each or a fat quarter will work 42 inches bias tape. I used extra wide for this tutorial, but if you prefer narrow, that also works Thread Something to use to cut - either shears or rotary cutter A sewing machine An iron Nice to have Press cloth Pressing ham 1: Press your fabric! Particularly if you are using a fat quarter as they are often quite creased from being folded. 2. Cut out your pieces. You will need one top piece and one band (cut on the fold) out of each coordinating fabric. If you are using fat quarters, fold in half and cut the band first, then unfold to cut the top. As you are cutting, be sure to notch or mark the center front and back of the top and center front of the band at the upper (curved) edge. If you are using a cutting machine to cut your pieces, you will need a 12x24 inch mat, as this will cut out single layer. 3. Right sides together, match up the center front of the top with the center front of the band and pin. 4. Going around the top, pin the band in place right sides together along the round edge. Sew with a 1/4 inch seam allowance all around the curved edge of the cap. Leave the bottom edge unsewn. Your band should match fairly closely, but as you are matching up curved edges, you may have to ease the top piece slightly into the band. Don’t worry about basting stitches or anything - it’s not that much. When you stitch this at your machine, be sure that the top is down against the feed dogs as your sew, and hold your work taught as it stitches. This will allow the feed dogs to ease in the top as needed. 5. Press your seam down toward the band. This is much easier if you have a pressing ham! 6. Now repeat steps 3-5 with your other coordinating fabric. You should have 2 little caps! 7. Fold one wrong side out and the other right side out and nest them right sides together. 8. PIn and stitch the two layers together along the back edge of the cap, matching the center back and the seams. 9. Press the seam open, then nest the two layers WRONG sides together, folding at your newly pressed seam. Now Press the seam flat, making sure your fabric isn’t rolling to one side or the other. Now it’s starting to look like a cap! My finger is indicating your back seam. You still should have raw edges along the lower border of the cap. Let’s take care of that, as well as making ties all in one step. 10. Make sure that the raw edges of your cap are aligned and place a pin at center front of the band. Get your bias tape and if you haven’t already, cut a 42 inch long piece and fold it in half to determine the center. 11. Matching the center of your tape with your center front pin, wrap the tape around the raw edges of your cap. You want to stick it in as far as you can, aligning the cut edge with the fold inside the tape. Pin the tape in place all around the cap. (Note: If you are a bias tape pro, you can do this without all the pinning. Your ties will be 10 inches long, so just stitch up the 10 inch ties first, and insert the cap at the point, and then stitch around, adding the second 10 inch tie at the end.) 12. Start stitching at one end of your bias tape. If you notice in the above picture, one side of the bias tape is less wide than the other. This is done intentionally at the factory to make it easier to apply. Be sure you are stitching with the “shorter” side up so that when you get to the cap section, you will be confident you are stitching through all the layers, since the bottom side hangs farther over. Stitch all the way down the edge of your first tie, around your cap and along the edge of the other tie, all the way to the end in one pass. I like to use a 3 step zigzag stitch for this - I just like the way it looks - but you can choose any stitch you prefer. Some machines have interesting decorative stitches and this would be a great place to use them! Have fun! 13. Finish the end of your bias tape ties by either narrowly hemming them, or zigzag stitching across the ends and trimming off any excess. I find hemming a bit bulky, so I go the zigzag route. You could also add a knot at the end, or even a decorative bead. Look at that! You’re done! Now you’re the most stylish in the OR! I added some embroidery to mine, and if you are interested in embellishing your cap in some way, do so before you assemble the pieces. It’s much easier to embellish flat fabric! ETA: Several of y'all have asked about making these caps in a single layer, which is a great way to conserve fabric and make them faster! My friend Kristine made a great video showing us all how to easily convert the pattern to a single layer. Even if you are doing a double layer cap, she has some great tips for sewing the pattern in general! Check out her video here! To download the pattern pieces, and a pdf of the instructions, click below! Pattern Instructions And just for kicks (and so I could play with my new Cricut Maker), I also created an SVG file for those of you who have cutting machines that can handle unbonded fabric. You can download the SVG here. If you need to resize, the band should measure 4.324in x 22.648in, and the top should measure 6.758in x 10.408in. Note: the svg file will not open in your browser, so if you click on it, you will get a plain black screen and it looks like it doesn't work. You will need to right click on the link and download the file, then upload the svg file into your cutter software.
DIY Surgical/Scrub Hat: Working in the OR, I always see doctors and nurses walking around wearing cute scrub hats. So not wanting to wear those stupid looking blue disposable ones, I looked into purchasing a few. After seeing the outrageous prices some companies were charg…
A Detailed List of UK Scrubs Sewing Patterns for the NHS. Includes Free PDF Patterns to Download, and Unisex/Male Scrubs. Learn How to Sew Scrub Tops & Pants.
Scrub hats!!! Anyone making them? Just drafted a pattern as I needed to make one for a doctor friend and, as usual, since I did the work and digitised the pattern, I also took photos of the process and I'm sharing it all here. Feel free to share the link to this blog anywhere you like for people to find it, but please don't share/post the pattern file itself.
Free improved sewing pattern for easy DIY scrub cap, surgical cap, skull cap, with instructions.
Best free Scrub Cap Patterns to DIY for health care workers : this list rounds up how to create protective surgical hats for nurses and doctors
Have you ever been curious about the anatomy of a KimKap, or how a KimKap is made?
