Hi gals! We've been alerted to a flaw in the 1780s cap pattern from
"The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking," so before you all tear your pomaded-and-powdered hair out trying to make the ruffles fit the band, here is the correction:
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| Share me like one of your French caps. |
Additionally, here are some more photos to help you:
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| From left to right - two caul ruffles, two face ruffles, one band. |
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| Each ruffle gets pleated up and applied to one side of the band - 4 ruffles in all. |
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| This is what it looks like when it's done, before applying the caul. Ruffles on both sides - they meet in the middle. |
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| Front view of the 1780s cap |
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| Side view of the 1780s cap |
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| Back vie of the 1780s cap |
Huge thank you to
Leimomi Oakes for finding this issue. Please print this pattern for your use and share it with anyone who needs it.
