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Cristophine — Aviator Cap Tutorial
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This is a simple tutorial on how to make an aviator cap.1. sew the short ends of the headband together to make a ring.
2. sew the 4 triangles together so you get a half sphere and sew this to the headband
3. position the ear flaps appropriately and sew to the bottom of the headband.
I only lined my ear flaps to give them extra weight, but if you choose to line the entire hat, you will basically need to make two of these one of the outer fabric and one of the lining fabric and sew them together.
Here's my finished product:
Sorry about the skull, I had a dopey face and this was an improvement...
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Here it is with my closet steampunk outfit
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Here's 's version: (Love that title XD)
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Here's 's version. Canvas was used instead of pleather and it looks great!: [link]
This is 's version. FF12 Moogle!! She made holes in the top of the cap to fit the ears through.
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Feel free to note me or email me with any questions you may have.
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Comments: 108
Oh, goody! 8D I've been needing this for a cosplay!! Thanks a bunch! I'll post a link when it's done c:
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Hey, could i ask you something? I had a spanish talk page about cosplay, and im looking for good tutorials to translate. Can I translate yours, and use the photos? I will give you the credit, anyway...
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Sí, sigue por favor! *is originally from Venezuela* 
Do you have a link to the page?
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8D 
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Oh, this is so cool! I'm totally gonna make one to go with the goggles I'm making.
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Yay! I found a pattern! Who knew it would be on deviantart, the site I'm on 24/7? Thank you soso much! I can't wait to make it!!!
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lulz no problem. I hope you post pics of your finished hat
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Will do! Thanks again!
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This is gonna be a huuuge help with my steampunk outfit Thank youuu!
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If I tried to make an hat, it would turn out as a some sort of.... undefinable piece of... something.
When the skull popped out I was just "HOLY JESUS CHRIST" even though I read the description and knew DA was right with the monsters...
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Thankyou! This will save me so much money!
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Ooo! I might have to make one of these! It looks cool! I have some leather like stuff my dad gave me up stairs So I might make one! Thanks for posting this!
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Hi! As promised, here is the link to my costume! Thanks so much for the tutorial! I made it out of pleather and hand sewed giant button holes for my moogle ears. Enjoy : D [link]
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8D Awesome! I love it! I want the jacket lol I'd wear that everyday.
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I'm starting my very first steampunk outfit, based around a single vest. I want to make this hat so much, but I realized about 2 minutes ago that I look terrible in aviator caps and anything to do with earflaps! However, I may still make it. You did a great job with this tutorial, it is simple and applicable to everyone who wants to do it. If I make it, I'll show you
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Thank you! I hope you do make it, I love seeing the variations that people come up with 
P.S. I look terrible in aviator caps too XD
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I horrendously butchered the first try...I'll try again soon XD
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Holy jebus, thankyouthankyouthankyou.
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Thank you for adding! My friends have finally convinced me to do steampunk costumes with them and agreed only because I get to be the aviator
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No problem
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This resource was featured this week in my journal: [link]
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OH MY GOD! I'VE BEEN LOOKING EVERYWHERE FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS! THANK YOU!
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Oh wow.. this is really straight forward.. I may even be able to pull it off.. and I'm a sewing disaster lol
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I wanted to let you know that I used your tutorial to make a cap and it turned out great!
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I used green canvas to make it since I didn't have any leather kicking around. I do plan to make a leather version at some point though.
Thanks so much for making the tutorial!
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I love it!! the canvas totally works!
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Awesome! Looks great. I love the colour choice.
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I <3 you.
Srsrly, this provided two afternoons of pricked fingers.. er.. fun. And an awesome hat at the end! It was fun to come up with new flap ideas, and 1/3 a yard each was plenty. (split a full yard with Plunkqwette)
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Awesome! Glad I could help
I like yours better than mine <_<
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I like this tutorial! Really straight to the point and everything. I will try this out eventually; the thought of a finished product is pretty exciting. Thanks for sharing!
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oh i have a question also?
how much fabric/material is necessary? not that much, right?
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Nope. 1/2 a metre should do it. Double that if you want to line it, just make sure you get 1/2 of outer fabric and 1/2 of inner fabric.
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Awesome! I love aviator caps! I was thinking of buying one but maybe now I'll just make one.
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Saw your hat over on threadbangers.com, thought it was really awesome. I plan on making one as soon as I find some brown leather pants. Tis yard saling season, so I'll probably dig up some soon. I'll probably line mine for winter though.
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I know quite a few people who would love one of these!
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Thanks so much for the tutorial, I made one!
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What did you make it out of?
It looka a bit like leather but I can't tell...
I love the finished project BTW <3
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Thanks. It's made out of pleather.
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