Robin Hood Cap Directions

We recommend making a newspaper template to ensure your hat is the right size. You will need a sheet of paper and felt approximately 22” x 12”.

Draw the pattern as shown here onto folded paper, placing the 7” measurement on the fold.
Cut the pattern out.
Pin along two of the open sides as shown here then turn inside out.
Fold the curved edges up along the dotted line to create two flaps.
Try your pattern on.
If it is too small, draw out the pattern a little large and repeat the process; if it is too big, then cut it down, re-pin and try on again.
Once you have the correct patter, pin it to a piece of felt and cut the pattern from felt.
Fold the felt in half placing the 7" side of the pattern on the fold.
Trace the pattern adding ½” along all edges, except the fold.
Stitch the two sides together (just like they were pinned before).
Turn the hat inside out, and turn up edges.
Tack or pin on a feather to finish off your hat as shown here.

Coif Directions

A coif may be constructed from linen, wool, cotton, or silk. All classes of people, male and female, wear coifs. They may be worn alone or under hats, helmets, chainmail, or even as a nightcap. To make the pattern you will want to draw the coif onto a large piece of paper or newspaper. Here is how to get your basic pattern:

Fold the pattern paper in half with the fold at the top.
Measure the top of the head from mid-ear to mid-ear and divide that number in half, this is measurement A which will run the length of the left side of the paper.
Measure around the back of the head from temple to temple and divide that number in half, this is measurement B, which will go from the bottom of measurement A horizontally across the page.
Measurement A and measurement B meet at point D.
Take measurement A and add 1.5”, this is measurement C use this measurement as the radius to draw the curve for the back of the coif. See diagram for drawing of pattern.
From point D drop 1” down for point E.
From point E draw a line to the end of measurement B, which will be called point F as shown is this diagram.
To this drawing you will need to add a 5/8” seam allowance on all edges EXCEPT the one along the fold.
Cut the pattern out and try on to see if it fits, make any adjustments that are necessary.
Now you are ready to cut out your pattern on your chosen material. Fold the fabric in half, right sides together.
Place the top of the pattern even with the fold of the material as seen here and cut out the pattern.
From the remaining fabric cut two rectangles 14” long and 2” wide for the coif’s ties (tie length may be altered or you may use ribbon or cord).
With the fabric right sides together, sew the coif’s back seam, clip the curved portion of the seam, and then press it open as shown here.
With the front edge wrong side up, turn the edge over ¼” and press, turn the edge over ¼” a second time, press, then stitch the edge. Repeat this process for the bottom edge as shown here.
Fold the tie in half the long way, right sides together. Starting at one end, stitch ½” from the fold the length of the tie. Stop ½” from the end of the tie, turn and stitch across this end to close this end of the tie. Trim the excess material off, close to the seam. Turn the tie inside out and then press. Do this for each tie.
Turn the open end of the tie underneath, place the folded portion of the tie on the wrong side of the fabric, stitch through the folded portion of the tie to hold it into place as shown here.
The finished coif will look something like this.