Birthday - it is always a fun holiday! A holiday of joy and laughter, balloons, a delicious cake and of course multi-colored holiday caps.
In this article, the news portal "site" is ready to offer you some simple master classes in making caps for celebrating a birthday, as well as options for decorating ready-made caps. Why buy standard and boring caps at the store if you can make them yourself.
In order to make caps for celebrating a birthday or other fun party, you will need thick decorative paper or plain paper, thin cardboard is also suitable. You will also need scissors, a pencil, glue and a cap stencil (we attach the stencil below).
Do-it-yourself angry birds cap
How to make a cap?
First you need to print the cap stencil and transfer it to paper or cardboard. Then carefully cut. If you are not planning any more decorating, then feel free to proceed with gluing.
Attach a thread pompom and tie to the top of the cap.
So, how to make the simplest cap, we figured it out. And now let's look at what options for decorating a birthday cap for your birthday you can make yourself from improvised materials.
Cap bunny
How to make a cap?
How to decorate a cap with New Year's tinsel?
One of the options for a very effective decoration of the holiday cap is the use of Christmas tinsel and decorative adhesive paper.
Cut out the necessary elements for decoration from sticky paper. It can be circles, squares, triangles, stars, flowers or stripes. Glue the decoration elements to the paper cap.
Decorate the base of the cap with Christmas tinsel, glue it with glue or double-sided tape.
Make a pompom from New Year's tinsel and fix it on the tip of the cap.
How to make a cap?
How to decorate the cap with colorful ribbons?
Drape the paper blank for the cap with a beautiful cloth and fix the edges with hot glue. Decorate the base of the holiday cap with a satin ribbon assembly. Make a pomponom from a small piece of tulle.
Finished caps can be decorated with decorative elements: hairpins, beads, butterflies, etc.
This variant of holiday caps is perfect for girls parties.
How to make a cap?
How to decorate a cap with flowers?
Yes, even with flowers you can decorate holiday caps. Such an option would be very appropriate at a summer birthday party in nature.
Drape the blank for the hood with decorative paper or a beautiful cloth. Make a pompom from a small bouquet of summer wildflowers. Decorate the base of the cap with the same colors, you can artificial, but you can live.
How to make a cap?
How to decorate the cap with a cloth?
Paper holiday caps do not enjoy a reputation as a durable holiday accessory. Caps are often torn and lose their attractive appearance.
If you drape the blank of the festive cap with beautiful fabrics, then the cap will not only have a neat and festive look, but will also be more resistant to damage. 
How to update old birthday caps?
If you already have holiday caps that you have left after the last party, then there is an opportunity to give them a second life.
Glue decorative paper, lively eyes, a bright pompom to them and now you have a character for a theme party in the style of Monster Corporation.
Decorate the caps with shiny sequins and here you have a great holiday accessory for organizing a glamorous party.
Vera Olkhovskaya
Sewing Christmas costumes is a serious matter. It requires a lot of time and significant material costs.
Of course, we regret nothing for the children and have already made them costumes for the matinee according to the free patterns of Vera Olkhovskaya.
But here's how to sew an inexpensive New Year's costume for adults without a pattern in an hour? That is the right question for New Year's Eve!
Now, attention! correct answer…
New Year's cap and cape description
This economical version of the New Year's costume came to us directly from Catholic Christmas.
And, although the character of the “New Year's costume without patterns in an hour” is not part of the Slavic cultural tradition, he fit perfectly into the scenario of our New Year's holidays.
We are talking about the costume of Santa's helper - Elf. The costume consists of a cap and a cape.
Open capes with a cap for the New Year
To sew an Elf costume that is suitable for both adults and children, you will need any red, green or blue fabric.
Chintz, calico, linen, dense satin, velvet are suitable ... In a word, any stable or not very stretchable fabric.
Fabric consumption for an adult will be 120 - 140 cm of fabric plus a white edge, which can easily be replaced with Christmas tinsel.
For cutting, fold the fabric in half, face inward, the edges parallel to the edge of the cutting table. Please note: the fabric should be folded across the width of the layout (details), which is equal to the sum
Product length \u003d 50 to 55 cm
Excavation radius \u003d 8 or 9 cm
It is as easy to make a cap and a cape (pelerine) as a “sun” skirt - they are identical in shape, only a recess of a different size.
So, we proceed to the cutting. From sections of fabric already laid out on the table, measure along its fold
Product length + Notch radius
Put the point "Center". In the figure, it is indicated by a green cross. From this point, draw the halves of the circle with a radius equal to the sum
Product lengths + Notch radius
On the larger half of the circumference from the fold of the fabric, measure 28 - 29 cm and connect the resulting point with the "Center" point.
Parts should be cut in a certain sequence: first, in a large semicircle, then cut off the cap and lastly cut a notch for the drape.
How to sew a cloak and a cap for the New Year in an Elf costume
Sewing an Elf costume is very simple and will take no more than an hour, even for inexperienced home couturiers.
The cap is one seam (do not forget to iron it!) And sharpening the edge.
Drape - this is the edging of the neck with a slanting inlay and the stitching of the edge.
I’ll say a little more about the neckline.
Begin the edging from the line along the oblique inlay - you need to make a tie of at least 30 cm long from it. Then, without interruption, turn the neckline over and go back to the tie from the oblique tie.
To simplify the task, choose a wide zigzag stitch.
If you do not have such a device, you can turn the neck over without it. In this case, it is better to make a slanting inlay yourself.
As you can see, the time spent is minimal, and if you approach the sewing of an Elf costume seriously, you can make good money on it.
Patterns of other costumes for the New Year
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The Santa Claus hat is not an accessory to our New Year's holiday (our magician is Santa Claus), but it is perfect for New Year's decorations at home. From Santa's cap, beautiful chair covers are obtained, and they can be either knitted or sewn.
Look at two options for chair covers and two options for creating a cap for the Christmas costume of Santa Claus or Santa Claus. And also from a cap turns out packing for a gift.
So, New Year's chair covers will not require particularly complicated work, and a New Year's mood will be created even if there is no other festive decor in the room.
You will need a red cloth and a small piece of white fleece (or faux fur).
To build a pattern and determine the required amount of fabric, measure the height of the back of the chair and its width (in the widest place). a - back height + 2 cm per hem; c - width + 3 cm per hem.
We sew a pentagonal bag of red fabric, cut off the top, twist and sew in a straight line where the fold should be.
We attach a narrow strip of fleece or fur, make a fleece or thread pompom. A fur pompom is also suitable.
We sew on the pompom and, cheers, the New Year's decor of the chair is ready. Or maybe also make a red pillow on the seat?
Tip:if you want to give something small and rectangular (a book, a tablet, a laptop, an album, a box of chocolates), sew such a cap according to the size of the gift, and below (where there is a white edge) sew a zipper or sew a couple of buttons.
Of course, such a cover on the back of the chair can be very simply crocheted or knitted.
And the New Year's cap, connected by the size of the head, is suitable for creating a New Year's costume for a child or an adult.
Sewing a Santa Claus hat is also very simple.
Probably, the left pattern (on a blue background) should be chosen if the fabric is thin (fleece, flannel, wool), and the right one is better to choose for faux fur. If you want to sew not a cap of Santa Claus, but a hat of Santa Claus, remember that he wears a fur hat, almost boyar, so you need to slightly change the pattern - make it lower (a little more than the height of the head), round the sides on the sides, and Fur for the edge to choose more magnificent. Pompom for Santa Claus hat is not needed.
Santa's hat is an indispensable attribute of the winter holidays! It’s not difficult to sew it with your own hands and in just half an hour a wonderful hat with fluffy fur trim will be ready!
Santa Claus hat: select material and take measurements
Santa Claus hats need a fabric of white and red colors. We used red fleece and white faux fur. The fleece is very convenient for sewing fancy dress: it is inexpensive and does not fray, and also stretches a little, which ensures a good fit. Another great choice would be velvet or thin velveteen, but then you have to work the edges of the allowances with a zigzag or overlock.Instead of faux fur, you can use the fabric of the same type as for the red part. To determine the required amount of tissue, you will need to take only one measure - the volume of the head in the widest place. Also determine the length - in our photos you see a hat with a length of 35 cm.
To save money, you can sew a hat of three wedges, and then you need a piece of fabric with a length of 1/3 of the head circumference plus 3 cm (with a fabric width of 150 cm and a maximum cap length of 50 cm). If you want a hat longer or a fabric width less - you need a cut of ½ head circumference plus 3 cm. You will also need a rectangle of white fabric or fur 8 cm high and a length equal to the head circumference plus 10 cm.
So, let's sew Santa Claus hat!
Building patterns
Decide on the number of wedges for the red part of the cap. It’s easier to sew a hat from two triangular parts, but if you buy a piece of new fabric and do not intend to use the rest, you can sew a hat from three or even four wedges (but then the maximum length of 4 blades with a fabric width of 150 cm can be only 35 cm).
Divide the measured head circumference by the number of wedges and add 1 cm to a loose fit. The result obtained is the base of the triangular pattern part corresponding to the line from point 2 to point 3 on the diagram. Put the desired length of the cap from the middle of this line up and put point 1. Connect points 1 and 2 with a straight line, then connect points 1 and 3.
The second detail is half the white trim around the edge of the cap. Its long side is equal to the base of the triangle, and the width is the desired width of the rim, in our example 6 cm.
The diameter of the round part is equal to the diameter of the desired pompom. For economical consumption of fabric, we recommend making it equal to the width of the rim, so that when buying material you can take an even strip of fabric.
Cut
Allowances at all seams - 1 cm.
FROM RED FABRIC
- The required number of triangular wedges
FROM WHITE FABRIC OR FUR
- 2 rim details or one part with a fold
- 2 circles for pompom
To cut faux fur with a sharp knife or razor blade, carefully cut the material along the intended contour. Cut the woven base, but do not touch the pile. Slowly push back the edges of the cut part, spreading the fur.
Working process
- cap details
- filler
- , scissors, pins
Sew triangular wedges between each other, folding the parts with their sides inward.
Fold two circles of white fur with the sides facing inward and sew, leaving an open area of \u200b\u200bthe seam about 3 cm long.
Turn out the pompom, straighten the fibers that have fallen into the seam and fill with filler.
Round the bottom edge of the red part and twist.
Insert the narrow end of the cap inside the white pompom. Fold the white edge inward and sew to the red part in a circle.
Fold the edge of the hem with the right side facing the wrong side of the red edge of the cap, as shown in the photo. Chip off, tucking the pile of fur into the seam and spreading the seam allowances in the red part in different directions.
Sew. Turn the edge of the hem outward and sew, turning the upper edge, with red threads to the red part of the cap.
New Year's holidays are approaching, and this implies preparation for fun parties, morning performances at school and in kindergarten. Events are held with the obligatory donning of carnival costumes. You can, of course, take and buy a cheerful motley hat of Chinese manufacture in the store, but this will be a one-time option, since the material is always cheap in such products and the quality is appropriate.
If you want to look your best so that your child has the most beautiful and original costume for the matinee, we can give you some useful tips on how to sew a Christmas hat with your own hands. This is not difficult at all, and you won’t need a lot of money.
Santa hat
More recently, the traditional outfit of the American Santa Claus has come into fashion. It attracts with its simplicity and ease of wearing, and in tailoring too. This simple New Year's cap can be worn by both an adult at a corporate party and a kid in kindergarten. Basically, such a headdress is a tight-fitting sock with a fur trim or a simple white cloth. On top there is a pompom made of fur or fabric. To look original, you can decorate it with small details, for example, sew around the circumference with rain, attach small elements, creating a pattern on the rim.
To sew such a New Year's cap, you must first make a pattern and buy the necessary materials. If you have a sewing machine, then a minimum of time will be spent on sewing. If there is no technique, then with your own hands using a needle and thread, you can also do fine.
Necessary materials
To have an idea about this product, you can upload an image of a New Year's cap png and carefully consider the details. What to do next? Cook:
- A piece of red cloth. It should have a knitted texture, as the cap fits tightly on the head and stretches. You can take more expensive velvet or velor. A felt headdress will look beautiful. Half a meter of fabric is enough for cutting.
- A small strip of white fur 62 cm long, 10 cm wide. You can also buy felt sheet instead of fur.
- If another material is used instead of fur, then you still need to have cotton wool to create a pompom.
- Sheet of drawing paper for drawing patterns, a long ruler and a simple pencil.
- Sewing kit: needle, thread of white and red colors.
- If you decide to decorate the New Year's cap with rain or other decorative elements, then purchase them too in advance.
Pattern drawing
To make a drawing correctly, you need to measure the head of a child or adult. A line is drawn on a piece of paper which corresponds to the volume. Remember to add 1-2 cm to the seams. Then you need to measure the middle of the segment and put a point. From it, a perpendicular is drawn up to the height that you like. Approximately 30 to 50 cm.
Connecting lines to the corners of the base are drawn from the top point. The resulting isosceles triangle will be the pattern of the New Year's cap. It remains only to transfer the dimensions to the fabric. To do this, scissors cut this triangle along the contour. Then the template is attached to the matter and circled around the perimeter with chalk.
There are two ways to proceed. The first method is to cut out fabric that is bent in half. Then the seam will be on one side. If the material is not so flexible, then two such triangles are cut out, only the length of the base will be half as much.
Assembly parts
New Year's cap is sewn on the sides either on a typewriter, or with hands in red thread. Then, white fur is sewn from below, folding in half. It is done like this. The fur is sewn to the front side of the fabric with the wrong side, then it is turned over to the face and sewn with the other side to the wrong side of the fabric. It turns out a double layer of fur, which serves as a rim.
Pompom is also done independently. For this, a circle is cut out of white material. A piece of cotton wool is put in the middle. Sew stitches along the edge of the circle and they are pulled together. Sew the resulting pompom on top of the cap.
Gnome cap
For the New Year's holiday, you can sew another variant of the New Year's cap on the matinee. This is a hat of gnomes, helpers of Santa Claus. Usually they are green and have a red undercoat.
It is sewn in two parts. Instead of a bubon, a round metal bell is sewn. Consider carefully the pattern of this headgear. In order to draw it, you need to be a little artist. First, the head circumference is measured and the base of the cap, equal to half the volume of the head plus 1 cm to the seams, is indicated. Then you need to measure the height of the cap and draw two sides perpendicular to the base.
Drawing patterns
After the main dimensions are applied, you need to draw the cap itself. In order for the lines to be smooth, patterns can be used. It's okay if they are not available, you can do this work manually, smoothly rounding the lines.
Sharp triangles are drawn below. It is necessary to measure the length of the side and divide it equally. The “tongues” must be the same size. Further, the same triangles are transferred to the red material. The height of the red fabric is 10 cm.
After the parts have been sewn together from the wrong side, the cap is turned on the front side and the bell is sewn.
Knitting cap
Before you start knitting, you need to do the calculation of loops. For this, a small sample of the knit used is knitted. If the product uses two types of knitting, as in the photograph, you need to connect a sample of gum and a scarf pattern. Then you need to steam this knitted piece with an iron through a damp cotton cloth.
The number of sample loops should be divided by its width in centimeters. The result will be the calculation of how many loops you need to dial by 1 cm. Next, you need to multiply these data by the circumference of the head. To the obtained number of loops for a set for knitting needles, we add two more hem.
Having tied the length of the elastic, tie a red thread and continue to knit with a garter stitch. The height of the knit to decrease is 15 cm. Then a gradual decrease in the number of loops begins.
Here, you also need to take a measurement. It is necessary to think over what height the cap will have. The length of the connected part of the product should be divided by the number of rows in the sample and multiplied by the desired length of the cap. Thus, the number of rows that are left to be connected is calculated. Then you need to calculate how many rows you need to knit two loops at the same time on one and the other. In the end, only 8 stitches should remain on the knitting needles.
When the job of cutting the stitches is finished, the thread comes off and its edge is inserted into the needle, threaded through the remaining 8 stitches and tightened. Then sew both ends of the cap.
Pompom making
To make a fluffy pompom on the cap, you need to cut out two identical "bagels" from cardboard. Putting them together, we begin to wind a tight white thread, threading it inward. When many layers are wound, the thread is tied to a knot. Next, the scissors are inserted into the gap between the two cardboards, and all the threads are cut in a circle.
Then they take a simple dense thread, also white, and tie all the layers to a knot inside (between the "bagels"). At the end, the cartons are cut and removed from the pompom. It remains only to sew it to the top of the cap.
The article presents several options for making a New Year's cap, and you already choose which one you like best.
