Along with face masks, scrub caps (aka surgical caps) are another item that healthcare workers are requesting to keep themselves as safe as possible, so here are three DIY scrub cap patterns to consider.
Since most of us don’t regularly sew items for healthcare professionals, a good scrub cap pattern will become a fast friend.
Not to mention, just like with face mask designs, people have specific preferences for the scrub cap design.
The biggest request I’ve had so far is to have a cap that will allow people to tuck (thereby protecting) their hair completely. For people with long hair, this means a longer bottom edge that has some give.
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- Stack hat pieces together and match up at the back. Stitch together using a 1/4″ seam allowance. Clip corners and turn right side out. Press well and topstitch. (Optional) To insert elastic for a snugger fit, cut a 2″ piece of 1/2″ elastic. Sew to the inside of hat where indicated on pattern piece. Sew between both layers of surgical cap.
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What I therefore wanted to provide several options to accommodate as many people as possible.
So, here are three FREE scrub cap patterns that should suit almost every need.
Try One Of These DIY Scrub Cap Patterns
Create To Donate Scrub Cap Pattern
After working with a couple of different patterns, I decided to create my own hybrid pattern to save time and materials.
This pattern requires a single piece of fabric, finger pressing, and the majority is straight-line sewing.
It is not reversible, but I learned from my initial donations that people weren’t particular about having a two-sided scrub cap.
Health care workers are most concerned with having a dedicated hat that covers their hair and head.
It also needed to be easily reusable and make it through repeated wash and dry cycles.
I decided constructing the hat with once piece of fabric is the best option for a lot of people since many supplies, like bias tape, are in short supply (or not available at all) in many areas.
The Create To Donate free scrub cap pattern works for people with short and long hair.
I even tested it with a bulky ponytail clip and it still fit nicely and the ties to secure it still had plenty of length in the back.
You can make it by following along with my easy scrub cap tutorial. Or, just get right to it and download the free scrub cap pattern.
Kadiddlehopper Reversible Scrub Cap Pattern
This scrub cap pattern is what I remember seeing in hospitals as a standard-issue scrub cap design.
I have been making these reversible caps for a little while now and the pattern is super simple to cut and sew.
Not only does she offer a paper pattern, but also an SVG file if you’d like to use your Cricut or Silhouette to cut your fabric instead.
The paper pattern is very easy to cut out, though, so it may not be worth setting up your machine if it isn’t something you always have out.
Feedback was that it’s a good fit, but some people wanted more space to tuck and cover their long hair completely.
How Long Does The Reversible Scrub Cap Take To Complete?
Free Sewing Patterns To Download
If you’re only doing a cap or two, start-to-finish this reversible scrub cap pattern should take less than an hour if you have your supplies ready to go.
Doing a whole bunch of caps, however, means you have to work smart.
At the onset of the pandemic I was cranking these out and had to streamline things by doing batch work whenever I could.
So, if you want to make this style, I recommend doing a lot of one single step at a time.
To begin, I would cut out A LOT of pieces and keep the top and sides pieces together in groups of two.
Then, I would sew the cap pieces together in a batch.
After the two cap pieces were formed, I would group them together again.
To make the cap reversible, you’ll want to nest the two pieces right side together and then sew the back edges.
The bias tape finishes the edges and completes the cap!
If this scrub cap design is for you, the pattern is available in the tutorial on how to make a reversible scrub cap.
Doodabug Bouffant Surgical Cap Pattern
The Doodabug website and shop offer a variety of products to help you “make beautiful things,” but her surgical cap pattern is FREE.
This bouffant style features a thick headband and what appears to be a shower cap-like styling. This will cover all of someone’s hair quite easily.
I intended to sew this cap those who wanted to tuck their hair in, but after watching the video felt it would take too long.
The pattern pieces are straightforward, but to construct it? Well, there were lots of little places where I could have a sewing hiccup.
The ER at the hospital I was supporting was is dire need of caps so time was of the essence.
If you’re looking to make several caps for family or friends, this could be fun.
Baby Sewing Patterns Free Downloads
You can request her pattern here.
Surgical Caps Can Be Simple Sewing
If you’re wondering whether or not you can sew a scrub cap because it’s not straight line sewing, do not fret!
Each of these patterns not only has detailed instructions, but after that first go at it, sewing the curve will be a non-issue.
Sewing caps is also a great way to contribute if you want to keep sewing but need to take a break from sewing masks.
Or, if finding the right face mask pattern has been tough maybe surgical caps are your thing!
Every donation counts so if you’ve had your fill of face masks, you could move on to scrub caps and make someone’s day.
Share The Goods
If you are an organization in need of handmade items please feel free to contact me and let me know more about your needs.
There are a lot of people with home studios who want to contribute and are looking for a variety of ways to volunteer.
If you are looking for more ways to help the medical community right now, surgical scrub caps are another thing healthcare workers are asking for! This post has a free printable surgical cap sewing pattern that you can download and sew! Make a few matching masks and give them to a hospital in need!
This diy scrub hat pattern includes two variations with adjustable backs to fit both men and women. Scrub caps can be made with basic cotton, which is best for the hospital washing process. These can be reused and even made to match a surgical mask! An easy diy scrub cap and mask set would make a really fun gift for a nurse, doctor, vet, dentist or other healthcare worker!
There are two variations included, an all-in-one tie back and one with a binding across the bottom. Instructions are also given to add elastic to the back of the cap, which will give you a snugger fit around the brim of the hat.
Also see:
-3 Ways to Make a Face Mask
-Hospital Face Mask with Filter Pocket
-Kids Face Mask Pattern
Materials for Surgical Cap
- 1/2 yard 100% cotton fabric such as quilting cotton
- 1/2″ elastic (optional)
- 1/2″ binding or bias tape (optional) or create your own with pattern
- Pattern Pieces, download below
Scrub Hat Sewing Instructions
Use a 3/8″ seam allowance.
For the bow back variation, cut two top pieces and two side pieces from cotton.
Sew a baste stitch along the top of each scrub hat side piece. 3/8″ from the raw edge. I like to use about a 3-3.5mm stitch length so it doesn’t gather too much.
Match the cap top middle to the middle of the side piece and pin.
Pin the side piece all the way around the top, pulling the baste stitching as needed to fit. The tie part will not be pinned. Sew pieces together.
Free Pattern For Skull Cap
Clip seam allowance along the top of the hat and trim to 1/8″.
Repeat with lining pieces. Turn main inside out and lining right side out. Stack together matching all raw edges. Sew around the bottom edges of the scrub cap with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Pivot and turn around the ties and back of hat. Leave a small 2″ opening at the bottom of the hat.
Clip points and curves. Turn right side out and press well.
Topstitch along the bottom edges, closing the opening that you left. Tie the back pieces together and you’re done!
Surgical Cap with Binding Variation Instructions
For binding variation, cut out the side pieces using the dotted line indicated. Also cut 1 piece of binding 2″ by 44″.
Assemble hat main and lining pieces the same way as stated above for tie back variation. Turn one right side out and the other inside out.
Stack hat pieces together and match up at the back. Stitch together using a 1/4″ seam allowance. Clip corners and turn right side out. Press well and topstitch.
(Optional) To insert elastic for a snugger fit, cut a 2″ piece of 1/2″ elastic. Sew to the inside of hat where indicated on pattern piece. Sew between both layers of surgical cap.
Stretch the elastic to the other marking on pattern piece and sew again. Pull elastic and sew along the top so elastic won’t move. Let go and hat with gather at the back. Repeat on other side.
To create binding, fold long edges of strip in so they almost meet in the middle and press. Fold in half again and press.
Diy Skull Cap Pattern
Pin binding over raw edge at the bottom of the surgical cap and topstitch. Fold the ends of the binding under and sew.
Free Skull Cap Pattern Sewing
Create a 1/2″ pleat on each of the side backs. Stitch down.
Done! Make a matching mask from one of these posts:
-3 Ways to Make a Face Mask
-Hospital Face Mask with Filter Pocket
-Kids Face Mask Pattern