Phrygian cap - How to

[Lucius Rabirius]

Does someone have information of patterns and how- to´s of phrygian caps? Which materials can I use for making? Leather, felt, linen?

Many thanks in advance, kindly regards,
Lucius Rabirius

[Nautia_67]

This pattern works pretty well. Obviously adjust measurements to fit, but the basic pattern should be fine. Partner's one is made of 2 layers of fine wool with an embroidered linen browband. Good luck
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[M. Demetrius]

Other similar patterns are out there, too. One, called a Dacian cap, though I wouldn't swear that is an accurate label, has the front and back the same shape, sort of a rounded cone, and the seams run up the sides. I made mine from scraps of an old blanket from

There is some evidence that some caps may have been made from felt. Check with a local weaving supply shop, as they sometimes offer classes in felting, and you could make your own cap from felt, or get someone to make one for you who has been taught already. Later in history, they were knit. It's always possible that there were naalbound caps, too, but that's getting pretty speculative for the Roman era.

http://housebarra.com/EP/ep06/16cap.html
http://www.apparelsearch.com/Definition ... ap_hat.htm
http://www.villaivlilla.com/pileus.htm

If you can sew even a little, it's not hard to make one. Hope that helps.

[Lucius Rabirius]

Many thanks to both of you. That helps very much. I think i will try at first one with lino, which remained from some sewing- sessions. Later I can also try other material...

Thanks again, you both were very kind!

[M. Demetrius]

...and if you make it in white, and paint your face blue...you could be a Smurf!

[Nemonius Agricola]

Here is the one that I made. And sometimes I feel like a garden gnome.

[M. Demetrius]

So on yours, the seam runs up the front AND back? A two piece cap?
Nice fabric!

[Nemonius Agricola]

Yes to both of the questions. I really like that fabric too. I just wish I had more of it. Here is the picture of it on my head.

[Lucius Rabirius]

Thanks for your suggestions, ideas and photos! I really got many ideas how to do my phrygian cap. When I will have finished, I will let you see some photos of my first try. Hope you will like it... :mrgreen: