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Make Your Own Cloth Kippah
One of my customers wanted a silk kippah to
match the tallit I made for her. If you
want to make one for yourself, feel free to use
my pattern and follow the directions below.
You can right click on the image and "save as"
or copy. Note: Depending on your
screen resolution, you may have to enlarge the
pattern. The bottom edge on the
pattern (which is
actually the center seam) should measure 6-1/2"
wide.
There is a 1/4" seam allowance all around.
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Step 1: Using the pattern, cut two pieces
from your desired fabric and two pieces for the
lining. Transfer markings for darts onto
all pieces. For a slightly firmer kippah,
iron fusible interfacing to the back
of the finish fabric.
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Step 2: Stitch the dart on all four
pieces. This will create a slightly
"domed" effect and round out the section. |
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Step 3: Sew the center seam on the finish
fabric and the lining. Note: You can
make a reversible kippah by using two different
fabrics instead of a lining. You
should now have two complete circles.
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Step 4: Optional - At
this point you can add decorative stitching or trim across the
top of the kippah to cover or disguise the center
seams.
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Finishing
You can choose one
of two way to finish the kippah:
1. With right
sides together, stitch around the outer edge leaving an
opening to turn. Turn the kippah right-side out
through the opening and slip stitch closed.
2. Pin wrong sides
together and sew a bias binding completely around the outer
edge.
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