Mrs. Pitcher 18th Century Cap Pattern

Digital download of the "Mrs. Pitcher" 18th century women's cap pattern, appropriate for impressions dating 1770-1785. This pattern includes directions and tips for construction of one style of 18th century cap, using hand stitching methods that are historically appropriate to the time. 
 
This pattern is considered an “Advanced Beginner” to “Intermediate” level of difficulty. It assumes basic knowledge of sewing techniques, such as knotting threads, finishing threads, reading a pattern, using a pdf pattern, marking and pinning. Good beginner projects that will get you ready to tackle a cap with the techniques used in this pattern include shifts, aprons, and petticoats. 
 
As with all sewing and crafting, the quality of your materials and tools is important in your overall satisfaction and even the ease of your sewing experience. High-quality materials and tools are generally easier to work with, and do not “fight” the process. For historically appropriate materials and tools, please check out the Penny River Costumes Etsy store. Penny River stocks both paper patterns and materials kits.
 
This listing is for a digital pattern - NOT for a finished item. Image of finished item is given to provide an example of what YOU can make with this pattern.
 
This pattern and all original instructions, text, and images are the result of many hours of work and decades of experience. No portion of this work may be reproduced and/or distributed without written consent from Goodwives Linens, LLC. By purchasing this pattern, you are allowed to make caps for yourself and to give as gifts, but you may not make caps from this pattern for resale without written permission from Goodwives Linens, LLC. For enquiries regarding educational use, workshops, resale, wholesale, etc., please contact goodwiveslinens@gmail.com