New 18th Century Caps!

New caps!  My favorite accessory to make!

Cap #1 is a double ruffle cap with a smallish caul that can be worn from 1750s through the 1770s.  It's made of Swiss organdy.  I basically constructed it the same as a single ruffle cap, then cut another ruffle the same size, pleated it a little more tightly and laid it over the first ruffle, setting the straight edge about 5/8 inch higher on the band, whip stitching it in place. 

Cap #2 is another lappet cap made just like the one in this post with the exception of having narrower ribbon in white for the tie.  This one is sized to fit my modest 1770s hair.

Caps are one of the most satisfying projects for me to make.  They pack a big punch for such a small item.  They can change the whole look of an outfit!