- Cut out each piece of the pattern using your paper scissors.
- Fold the fabric in half in the direction straight grain and pin each of the pattern pieces, as detailed in the cutting plan below
➡️ Since you only have one piece of each piece of paper (simply to save paper), first pin and cut the 3 top pieces of the cutting plan (1/3: the Top, 2/3: the Visor and 3/3: the Side) then pin again the 2/3 and 3/3 pieces lower down as indicated in the cutting plan. So make sure that there is enough space left on the bottom before cutting the first 3 pieces.
⚠️ We pin the 2/3 and 3/3 pieces "on the fold", as indicated on the pattern. The 1/3 piece (the Top of the bob) is not on the fold, but by cutting it on the 2 thicknesses we obtain 2 fabric Tops and 2 iron-on Tops. The pieces cut on the fold allow us to obtain pieces that are actually twice as large and perfectly symmetrical once unfolded.
- Cut out each piece of fabric using your fabric scissors this time, taking care to follow the pattern lines perfectly.
- Do the same with your iron-on coupon if your fabric requires it.
✅ Remember that seam allowances are always included in < disclothed > paris patterns, so there is no need to leave a margin around the pattern outline.
❓ What is a seam allowance? When you join two pieces of fabric together, 1 cm from the edge for example, you end up with a margin of 1 cm between the edge of your fabric and your stitching. This is called the "seam allowance" - also called "seam allowance":
➡️ Saying that the seam allowance is included in our patterns means that the outline of each piece of our patterns represents the cutting line (the edge of the fabric) and not the sewing line (where you sew). In patterns without a seam allowance included, you must therefore draw a line yourself (0.7 cm / 1 cm / 1.5 cm from the edge - depending on what is indicated) before cutting out your pattern.
- Mark the 4 notches on the top of the bob
❓ What is a "notch"? A notch is a reference point that will help us when assembling (they are small lines in our case, but they can also be represented by triangles). You must therefore "mark your notches" when cutting your pieces so that you can find them later.
❓ How to "mark a notch"? To mark a notch, simply take your pair of fabric scissors and make small cuts at the notches, 0.5 cm long (no more!). Our seam allowances are 1 cm, so we won't see these "notches" after assembly, but they will simply serve as guidelines for assembling.
- Remove the pins and the different pieces of the pattern
- Iron-on all the pieces of your bob: gently press the iron on each piece by carefully following the care instructions for your fabric – we advise you to always test the heat of your iron on a piece of fabric beforehand
⚠️ Be careful not to use steam with your iron when ironing. This would prevent the iron-on glue from adhering properly. Gently press the iron on each piece. Do not "slide" the iron over the fabric; simply press for 10 seconds per area to be ironed.
- Iron each of the pieces of fabric obtained
So you end up with 6 heat-sealed and ironed pieces:
💡 Good to know: no need to overlock/serge your pieces because you will see that all the edges will end up on the inside of the hat at the end. There is therefore no risk of the fabric fraying over time.
