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How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

Written by Kimberly Coffin · This post may contain affiliate links · 165 Comments

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Learn How to Make a Scrub Cap With This Free PDF Pattern, Sewing Tutorial, and Step-By-Step Video. Scroll down for all the info!

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

As many of you know, healthcare workers globally are struggling to find the scrubs and masks they need to perform their duties. Because of this, doctors, surgeons, nurses, and others have reached out to me about a sewing pattern for a scrub cap.

Click HERE to get our Back to School Guide for Sewing Face Mask for Kids

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Many of you talented seamstresses and sewists are ready and willing to sew! And even for the beginners out there, we can do this! This scrub cap pattern is meant for everyone. Thank you for giving back however you can!

This pattern yields one fully lined scrub cap. It features extra space along the back of the cap so that hair can be placed in a bun and tucked underneath. For reference, I have thick hair that almost reaches my hips and it all fits securely underneath the cap.

Scrub Cap Supplies

View my Amazon shopping list for this project

  • Quilting Cotton (1/3 Yard for Lining, 1/3 Yard for Main)
  • Sewing Machine
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Tape
  • Bias Tape
  • Elastic Band
  • Paper & Printer
  • Thread
  • Pins
  • Scissors
  • Rotary Cutter & Rotary Mat
  • Ruler
  • Washable Marker

Download the FREE PDF Pattern Here!

Watch the video on how to make a scrub cap below!

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Step One: Download the Free Scrub Cap Sewing Pattern

Open the pattern in your PDF reader, I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader. 

You can download the free version here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Avoid printing the pattern from your browser as it can cause the scaling to be off and the border lines to print incorrectly.

Step Two: Print off & Tape Together the FREE PDF Pattern

Next, click on "Print" to open the print settings box. In the print settings, make sure the scaling is set to "Actual Size" or "Custom Scaling: 100%."

Then, print just the first page of the pattern. This page contains a 1" test square that you can measure to check that the scaling is correct

Once the first page prints, measure the test square. If it measures 1" x 1", print the remaining pages of the pattern. 

If it does not measure 1" x 1", you will need to recheck your print settings before printing the rest of the pattern.

Trim away the excess paper on the sides (along the scissor guide) before taping the pages together. 

You can also choose to overlap the papers. Holding the pages up to a light can help you to see through the paper and align the pattern lines correctly. 

On a flat surface place page one out in front of you. Overlap page two, aligning the black border and pink circles with stars. Tape or glue the pages together. Continue this process until you reach a page without stars on the right-hand side. This means the row is complete. Begin assembling the next row below the first row.

Finally, connect the rows by aligning the black outline and circles together.

Step Three: Cut out Pattern & Fabric for your Scrub Cap

Cut along the black line on both pattern pieces. Lay out two pieces of fabric in front of you.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Each piece of fabric should be folded in half. Align the larger edge of the pattern piece with the folded fabric.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Pin it in place and cut around it. Open the remaining fabric and cut the remaining pattern piece out of one layer of the lining and the main fabric.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

You should end up with a total of 4 pieces of fabric.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Step Four: Transfer Markings & Darts

NOTE: Please watch the YouTube video HERE to understand where to exactly mark the darts.

Transfer all markings from the patterns to the fabric with a washable marking pen. The markings will help you to align the pattern pieces together in the following steps.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Fold the fabric in half with right sides facing and pin the darts in place. Starting at the widest point sew the dart following the marking, leave a tail of thread and double knot it to secure the dart. Repeat this on lining fabric as well.

Step Five: Sew Darts on your Scrub Cap

Press the darts on the main fabric towards the center, press the darts on the lining fabric outwards. This will reduce the bulk when they are placed on top of each other.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy
How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Step Six: Align Right Sides Together

Place the tie pattern piece right side up in front of you. Lay the oval-shaped pattern piece on top of it (with right sides facing) aligning the centers and markings together.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Pin the pieces together. Repeat this step with the lining fabric.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Step Seven: Sew Ties to your Scrub Cap

Sew the fabrics together using a 3/8" seam allowance backstitch at the beginning and end. Press the seam and repeat with the lining.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Notch the rounded top of the cap on the main and lining fabrics.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Step 8: Sew Leaving 3” Opening

With Right sides together place the lining inside of the main fabric. Line up the ties and the bottom of the cap. Pin everything in place. Leave a 3" opening along the side. Sew all the way around.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy
How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Step Nine: Turn your Scrub Cap Right Side Out

Clip all corners and right-angles. Turn the cap right-side out through the 3” unsewn opening.

Hint: Use a pen or turning tool to push out the straps.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Step Ten: Press your Scrub Cap

Press all of the seams to give the cap a clean finish.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Step Eleven: Finish Opening & Topstitch your Scrub Cap

Finish the opening with a slipstitch or by topstitching 1/4" from the edge around the entire cap.

How to Make a Scrub Cap: FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Now that you've finished your scrub cap, sew a matching face mask here!

Don’t forget to join my face mask Facebook group where you can show us what you’re making, ask questions, and learn from others! Follow me on Instagram for daily crafting inspiration and a look behind the scenes.

DOWNLOAD THE PRINTABLE TUTORIAL HERE!

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  1. Joyce Bekker says

    April 08, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    Thabk you very much i really appreciate the paterns looking forward to many more

    Reply
    • Sally Michael says

      May 24, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      I am unable to download the pattern from the site--The link brings me to a download page but it doesn't work. The page asks for my information but there is no place to put it.. so I can't get the pattern. Can someone please send me the pattern or advise me as to how I can get it. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Mikie says

        July 09, 2020 at 9:16 pm

        Hi Sally! Here's the online link to the pdf pattern:
        https://sweetredpoppy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Make-a-Scrub-Cap-PDF.pdf

        Reply
        • Mikie says

          July 09, 2020 at 9:23 pm

          Oops- the previous link was for the instructions. Here's the link for the pattern:
          https://sweetredpoppy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Scrub-Cap-Final-2.pdf

          Reply
          • Barbara Piveteau says

            August 04, 2020 at 1:53 am

            I want to watch the instruction video but its asking for my ctedit card. I thought this was a free pattern and instruction video

    • Jen says

      January 08, 2022 at 1:51 am

      Greetings,

      Love the pattern but steps #6-8 are really confusing. Maybe there are some gaps missing there? Which direction are the fabrics facing so as to stitch together the perimeters around the band, not the top head piece. I watched the video & it's not entirely clear. Gonna need to use the seem ripper to undo a good section of this to start over.

      Reply
    • Jennifer says

      January 08, 2022 at 1:51 am

      Greetings,

      Love the pattern but steps #6-8 are really confusing. Maybe there are some gaps missing there? Which direction are the fabrics facing so as to stitch together the perimeters around the band, not the top head piece. I watched the video & it's not entirely clear. Gonna need to use the seem ripper to undo a good section of this to start over.

      Reply
  2. Norma Kennedy says

    April 09, 2020 at 10:28 am

    how can I get the instructions to the DIY Surgical Scrub cap. to print it off internet is twenty pages. thank you very much for your help.

    Reply
    • Janet says

      April 11, 2020 at 4:58 am

      After you click on the Print button, go to the drop down box, next to “Pages”, select ‘Custom’ instead of ‘All’. Then select your range. I only printed 4 – 11 which gave me the pattern layout on the fabric, through the end of the instructions. I didn’t need the first few pages or the comments.

      Reply
      • Lucinda says

        April 13, 2020 at 10:57 pm

        Hi.... the only pages that show for me are for the pattern only, Would someone be so kind and send me a copy? Cstone1@aol.com. I have the basic idea, but It’s always good to have the printed directions. Thank you so much.

        Reply
        • Vanessa says

          April 14, 2020 at 1:48 am

          Can I also get the printed version please? If I download I also only get the pattern but no instructions. Would someone be so kind to mail them please : VanessaCampo@outlook.com Thanks a lot!
          Also...How can I get notifications when someone puts an answer on my post please?THANK YOU

          Reply
        • Tess says

          May 30, 2020 at 1:25 pm

          Great and easy to follow pattern, thank you so much!!

          Reply
        • Sheila says

          July 29, 2021 at 11:25 pm

          Same here. Where's the video?

          Reply
          • LindaW says

            September 14, 2021 at 11:29 pm

            Near the top

      • Pam says

        May 24, 2020 at 12:37 am

        I'm new to sewing. What can I use to cover up rough edges? It always seems to happen to me.

        Reply
        • Jan says

          July 25, 2020 at 1:21 pm

          When you cut out pattern, you'll need a top and a liner. After sewing together and turning right side out, it will cover the raw edges.

          Reply
      • Kay Miller says

        May 11, 2021 at 12:01 am

        Fantastic pattern. Very easy and clear instructions. Thank you so much.

        Reply
    • Gayle Linklater says

      April 18, 2020 at 7:50 pm

      I tried 3 fitted face mask patterns before finding yours. Your pattern is the easiest best fitting mask off all. Thank you so very much for sharing with us. I am in Australia and we are coming into winter so these will be much needed. Thanks again. Gayle

      Reply
    • Beal says

      April 19, 2020 at 12:25 am

      Try using printfriendly.com

      Reply
    • Judie Drury says

      June 07, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      I also would also like the instructions. I have printed the pattern. My information is also below. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Liz says

        October 11, 2020 at 11:37 am

        Thank you so much for the pattern & looking forward to make it love it your name Sweet Red Poppy I have printed some masks before lots of my friends bought my masks & asking for more

        Reply
    • Pegah says

      August 13, 2020 at 9:45 am

      A serger will help with the raw edges... you can also opt for different seam finishes, such as a a zig zag stitch, pinking the seams in order to prevent frayed edges, a French seam, or a flat fell seam. It all depends on where the raw edge is located. However, I would highly recommend investing in a seger. Not only will your fabrics be more durable with each wash, it will also save you a ton of time.... happy sewing love!!

      Reply
  3. C Yaritza Molinary says

    April 09, 2020 at 11:33 am

    thanks for sharing! excelent

    Reply
    • Marilyn says

      April 10, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      Thank you so much for making this available. My sister is an RN and because of the shortage can’t get any. I am hoping I can surprise her with a couple. I will be seeing by hand as I don’t have a sewing machine. Thank you again

      Reply
    • Apala shah says

      April 22, 2020 at 1:40 am

      I enjoyed making scrub cap.i dont have machine so I hand stitched

      Reply
      • Tanya Hughes says

        November 12, 2020 at 4:36 am

        Thanks for sharing this pattern /tutorial. I made the scrub cap but I found it's quite bulky at the top, any suggestions how I can fix this? I clipped all around the "round edge" as shown in the video, but its still bulky.

        Reply
  4. Sue says

    April 09, 2020 at 1:04 pm

    It's perfect for my friend working on the front line. Thank you so much!!!

    Reply
  5. Terry says

    April 09, 2020 at 2:07 pm

    Thank you so much for this information and the pattern. Our hospital is in great need of these!! I wouldn't be able to help if it weren't for you!!

    Reply
  6. Marcia Seay says

    April 09, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    Is there a way to print the instructions without having 20 pages?

    Reply
    • Janet says

      April 11, 2020 at 4:53 am

      After you click on the Print button, go to the drop down box, next to "Pages", select 'Custom' instead of 'All'. Then select your range. I only printed 4 - 11 which gave me the pattern layout on the fabric, through the end of the instructions. I didn't need the first few pages or the comments.

      Reply
      • Geraldine Puccio says

        April 11, 2020 at 11:21 am

        Janet,

        Would you be so kind as to forward those pages to me?
        ger_puccio@yahoo.com

        I can only get the comments to print......
        Thank you,
        Geraldine

        Reply
        • Wendy G Jones says

          May 30, 2020 at 9:04 pm

          Great scrub cap pattern. I'm making them for my co workers that have thick or long hair and its roomy enough to cover. For medium to short hair is a great fit also. Love not having to fool with elastic

          Reply
  7. Bonnie says

    April 09, 2020 at 5:20 pm

    Thanks so much for the patterns. They will be so useful for the nurses in my family and their co-workers.

    Reply
  8. fran says

    April 09, 2020 at 8:52 pm

    hola, como se puede obtener el molde? gracias

    Reply
  9. Judy Gail Taylor says

    April 09, 2020 at 11:07 pm

    Hi there, How much fabric does it take to make the caps? Oh, many people are sewing large buttons for when their ears get sore to relieve the discomfort. How would you make the face mask so that you could put a casing of sorts in case the wire or pipe cleaner goes bad?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Phyllis says

      April 20, 2020 at 7:55 am

      I used a piece of extra wide bias tape to make the casing. I cut it 1/2 inch longer than the pipe cleaner. (ensure you bend the ends of the pipe cleaner before measuring- it prevents it from poking the wearer). I overcase one short end. Then I zigzag stitched the bias tape to the right side of the lining. That way the pipe cleaner can be removed before washing or replaced if it is too bent.
      I sew the bias tape to the fabric before stitching anything else. My daughter is an RN in ICU. She says everyone loves them.
      Today I am making the scrub cap with her name and the mask to match as well as a dozen printed ones for her team mates.

      Reply
    • LindaW says

      September 14, 2021 at 11:32 pm

      1/3 of a yard for outside & 1/3 yard for lining. It is listed under scrub cap supplies.

      Reply
  10. Judee Crothers says

    April 10, 2020 at 12:46 am

    Hi. I made a cap today. Thanks for the pattern.It turned out great and my sewing group here in Port Douglas Australia will be making them for our hospital. For those asking how to print I copied and pasted into word and got it down to 10 pages.

    Reply
    • Gwyneth White says

      April 11, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      Would you adjust the size of the pattern if it were for a large man’s head? Or is there enough fabric to stretch?

      Reply
    • Wendy G Jones says

      May 30, 2020 at 9:57 pm

      The cap is large enough for a man's head

      Reply
  11. Karen Lundy says

    April 10, 2020 at 7:51 am

    Thanks so much for this pattern will be making for our local hospital.

    Reply
  12. Ashley Brown says

    April 10, 2020 at 8:27 am

    Hi Kimberly,
    Attempted to make hat and didn't print to scale at 100%. I am going to remake. What is the dimensions of the actual pattern pieces?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      April 10, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      Hi! How much fabric is needed for this?

      Reply
  13. Diane Hardey says

    April 10, 2020 at 9:46 am

    I printed 5 pages. Hit the "Download Here" Save PDF . Go to your downloads and find what you saved and print

    Reply
  14. Sharon T. says

    April 10, 2020 at 9:50 am

    How much material is needed if it is 44" wide?

    Reply
    • Ann says

      April 24, 2020 at 12:58 am

      Does anyone know if we can make this with a fat quarter?

      Reply
  15. Sharon T. says

    April 10, 2020 at 9:52 am

    If I need the cap to be a little bigger for our male medical providers, where would you add width?

    Reply
  16. Kathryn H says

    April 10, 2020 at 11:01 am

    Thanks so much. My daughter in law requested some surgical scrub caps for herself and nurses at MGH Boston fighting the covid 19 virus. You're literally a life saver!

    Reply
  17. Sydney says

    April 10, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    Thanks for the pattern.
    While it’s lovely and makes a really nice cap, all the nurses I’ve shown it to say lined will be way too hot. Could you modify the pattern for an unlined cap with elastic at the back? There are a few online but there I love that you have a full scale pattern to download!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      April 27, 2020 at 4:28 pm

      How long does it take to make 1 scrub cap?

      Reply
  18. Amber says

    April 10, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    This is a fantastic pattern. Very well done content! Thank you for making this available for us to help our local healthcare workers on the front lines.

    Reply
  19. Bobbie says

    April 10, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    Thank you so much! I’ve been making caps and donating them to our local hospitals since Mar 14th. I’ve been looking for a scrub cap pattern and this pattern is perfect!

    Reply
  20. Pam says

    April 10, 2020 at 5:28 pm

    Hi! First I want to THANK YOU for the amazing tutorials on facemasks and scrub caps. You do a wonderful job of explaining. I have done a lot of searches and personally I think you are the best. I'm hoping that you can help me one more time.. I have several nurses who are asking for ponytail scrub caps. Do you happen to have a tutorial or even just a pattern for something like that? I did a search and couldn't find anything so I thought I would at least ask if you could help. Everyone I get the masks to is so grateful!! I just think you're awesome and a natural communicator. It makes sense when you explain things. Thanks again!

    Reply
  21. Kat says

    April 10, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    Do you think it is necessary to use 100% cotton or could cotton Lycra be used? I’m thinking more of the hygiene, infection control aspect of this, not about the pattern.

    Reply
    • LindaW says

      September 14, 2021 at 8:12 pm

      It needs to be 100 % cotton. It is dangerous to wear a synthetic fabric that causes static electricity. It can cause a fire in an area that has a lot of oxygen.

      Reply
  22. Jennifer Rosenblad says

    April 10, 2020 at 10:06 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this! My next door neighbor made this for me. I am an ER nurse. I am going to try too.

    Reply
  23. Jody says

    April 11, 2020 at 10:27 am

    Don't seem able to download tutorial and video doesn't say how or when to sew in the piece that has darts in it. Can anyone help?

    Reply
    • Samantha says

      January 25, 2021 at 3:50 am

      https://sweetredpoppy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Make-a-Scrub-Cap-PDF.pdf

      Reply
  24. Geraldine says

    April 11, 2020 at 11:19 am

    I cannot get the pattern to print.....only the comments.....
    Please advise

    Reply
  25. KRISTA planko says

    April 11, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    Thank you for the free powder! after I printed out the pages it seems like the test square is a little bit bigger than 1 in. Is that going to make a difference?

    Reply
    • Jan says

      July 25, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      Yes, it will make it bigger, you need to print at 100%

      Reply
  26. Angelique says

    April 11, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    Hi I work in the medical field as a nurses assistant and would like to make one of these caps for me and coworkers.

    Reply
  27. Mary says

    April 11, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    I can't seem to get the link to the video to work. Can you point me in the right direction? Thank you very much!

    Reply
  28. Sue says

    April 11, 2020 at 10:45 pm

    Hello, YOU ARE AWESOME, thank you for making this pattern available. I had tried to find others but your was super easy. My mom loved hers I made a matching face mask too. Thank you again your pattern was easy to follow.

    Reply
  29. Alda says

    April 12, 2020 at 4:10 am

    Hi !
    when printing the pattern at 100% it does not agree with the 5cm square ,(measurements are not relating)
    the bottom of the top piece is only 9.4 cm and according to your instructions, should be about 12.5 cm

    Reply
  30. Sue says

    April 12, 2020 at 10:34 am

    Hi, I love the pattern. Have you calculated how much material required as would like to make?

    Reply
    • LindaW says

      September 14, 2021 at 11:40 pm

      It’s listed in the supplies section.
      1/3 yard for cap
      1/3 yard for lining

      Reply
  31. Shelley StClair says

    April 12, 2020 at 3:39 pm

    Hello,
    I am wanting to make you surgical cap but I am really not getting how it the pattern pieces go together I line up the stars and they don't mach up ot the lines don't match what am I doing wrong? do you have anywhere that you are putting to pieces together slowly so I can do it along with you? I have spent hours on this already..
    Thank you Kindly :)\Shelley

    Reply
  32. Jen says

    April 12, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    Great pattern and tutorial! I watched your video through before I even started, which make the project even easier to follow. Thanks so much!!

    Reply
    • Shelley StClair says

      April 13, 2020 at 6:59 am

      Hi Jen
      I have printed off this pattern but mine do not seem to match up is there anyway you can help me to understand this more???? I have left several messages for help but never seem to get anyone..
      Thank you kindly
      Shelley...

      Reply
  33. Marie says

    April 12, 2020 at 8:59 pm

    Thank you so much for the great pattern...watched your video ...very well done...can't wait to put one together for my daughter and fellow colleagues in the hospital...during this pandemic it will be great to offer some bright and cheerful scrub hats to boost our spirits...once again thank you...

    Reply
  34. Laurie Mark says

    April 13, 2020 at 8:28 am

    How much fabric does it take to make one cap? I'm trying to source some fabric right now as my personal stash is mostly coating and crepes!

    Reply
    • Sylvia says

      December 05, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      The directions say 1/3 yard for outside and 1/3 yard for lining.

      Reply
  35. Carolyn Hyde says

    April 13, 2020 at 8:45 am

    Dimensions please (measurements)
    Thank You

    Reply
  36. Mary Helen St.Pierre says

    April 13, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    your tutorial was awesome but I also need the dimensions for the cap please. I was hoping that this would be included.

    Reply
  37. Rose says

    April 13, 2020 at 8:19 pm

    Thank you so much for the cap pattern. My niece is a nurse asking me to make her some. They have had problems getting caps and mask. I was wondering have you made any with a pony tail since she has long hair.

    Reply
  38. Betty says

    April 14, 2020 at 4:55 am

    Thanks so much! My daughter asked me to start making caps for her in OR and she has a lot of hair to hide under it, so I think this pattern is going to be a big hit.

    Reply
    • Gloria Stewart says

      April 14, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      Hi. Printed pattern fine but trying to pribt the instructions with pictures & having issues because its printing out with the ad blank boxes smack in the center of the photo/text on each page. Please advise how to print without those boxes in the way. Thanks, Gloria

      Reply
  39. Milie says

    April 14, 2020 at 8:47 am

    How much material is needed for cap

    Reply
  40. Barb Wondaal says

    April 14, 2020 at 10:13 am

    Please email me the printed directions step by step. I made one from the video, but would appreciate printed directions. Thanks. Wondaals4@sbcglobal.net
    It was a little tricky at the right angle spot from cap to tie. Wasn't exactly sure how to handle that. Also what way do you suggest pressing seam of cap to band. Should tie be stitched 1/4"seam?

    Reply
  41. Char says

    April 14, 2020 at 1:27 pm

    Thank you! Just whipped a bunch for my daughter! She works in a busy ED and they need everything right now!! These will be just perfect.

    Reply
  42. Jackie Ries says

    April 14, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    Thank you for the lovely pattern. Mine printed out perfectly and I sewed a cap for my daughter-in-law this afternoon. I'm ready to sew another one and with the remaining fabric, I am sewing a matching face mask for each cap. The next one that I sew for her will be with fabric that has the Eiffel Tower on it, to remind her of their honeymoon trip to Paris.

    Reply
  43. Marianne Reddick says

    April 14, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    Thank you for the tutorial.. brings me back to my prairie hat making days...Making this for a friend

    Reply
  44. Annie says

    April 14, 2020 at 7:59 pm

    Thank you, this was the best pattern for the surgical cap I found. your instructions were the best. I made for my daughter.
    Blessings to you and your family.

    Reply
  45. Marilee Ferguson says

    April 15, 2020 at 7:40 am

    Thank you Kimberly for the scrub hat pattern. My daughter is a respiratory therapist at a large teaching hospital and they are now requiring scrub hats in addition to face masks. i made her several. Your pattern came just in time. I'm a retired nurse and donated a lot of patterns to the local repurposed shop and did not have any patterns at home. Being Saturday night I resorted to google and found you and the pattern.

    Reply
  46. Debi Abbott says

    April 15, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    I cannot get the pattern printed. the last screen just says fill out info below and there is nothing there.
    Please send me the pattern as soon as possible; my daughter works in the ED at Ohio State University and I'm trying to fill a need there.

    Reply
  47. Christie says

    April 15, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    Hi I cannot get the pattern to print nor do I know how much material to buy. Please tell me how to print the pattern and amount of material. I love the tutorial. My granddaughter works in the emergency room and they don't have enough to go around. thanks.

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  48. Barbara says

    April 15, 2020 at 8:56 pm

    Thank you for the scrub hat pattern! I am making hats for some of the nurses at our local VA Hospital. I tried a couple of other online patterns, but yours is a much better fit, and the instructions are clear and easy to follow. I so appreciate your generosity!

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  49. JoAnn Smith says

    April 16, 2020 at 6:04 am

    Love the pattern! Thank you for making it available. Found this video to help with the darts. https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2009/10/20/mark-a-dart-and-learn-a-no-tie-finish

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  50. Bette Daoust says

    April 16, 2020 at 8:43 am

    This is a fabulous pattern - thank you ever so much for sharing this.

    Reply
  51. Cheryl says

    April 16, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    When you tie it is there enough for a bow?

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  52. Bonnie says

    April 16, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    My paramedic sister (we are in Canada) asked if I could sew her some scrub caps. With every call-out now, they have to go in with complete PPE on and it's messing with her hair, putting all that stuff on and off all day long. (She's all about the hair. Eye roll.) 🙂

    I googled and found 3 different patterns, yours included, and made all three for her to choose from. She choose your pattern as it was big enough and fit the nicest. I am planning to make many more for her and her co-workers.

    THANK YOU.

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  53. Marcia says

    April 17, 2020 at 5:37 am

    Will this pattern accommodate long hair/bun? I don't want to make it then find out it doesn't. My niece works as a nurse in the ICU COVID unit and is in need of caps. Thank you for the pattern!

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  54. Doryce Fitzgerald says

    April 17, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    I made one using a similar pattern. The nurse I made it for requested buttons to hook her face mask to so the mask didn’t bother her ears.

    Reply
  55. Rayleene Jones says

    April 18, 2020 at 5:45 am

    How much material is needed? Please and thank you.

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  56. Heather says

    April 18, 2020 at 6:34 am

    How much material is needed?

    Reply
  57. jill says

    April 18, 2020 at 10:05 am

    can someone please email my pattern jillian.henry 2@gmail.com

    Reply
  58. Teri says

    April 18, 2020 at 11:32 am

    Very frustrated, Im trying to download the pattern, but I get a message that my email address is invalid. What I have typed is correct. Help please. This Acute care nurse needs a something that will stay on her head.

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  59. Chelsee says

    April 18, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    Hi! This is a great pattern and tutorial. Thank you for putting this together! My only problem is it seems kind of big. This will be for my father-in-law (so not worried about long hair fitting under it). Did anyone else find it to be too big? Maybe I don't have the right scale.

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  60. Sharon says

    April 19, 2020 at 9:52 am

    What is the seam allowance? The cap seemed large to me.

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  61. Cheryl Johnson says

    April 19, 2020 at 4:10 pm

    I have been sewing masks. I started out with the idea of giving them to the homeless, but then my son in law needed them for his employees at a processing plant. Now everyone seems to want one. I have made about thirty and am trying to perfect a pattern with a wire at the nose, a closer fit at the top and comfortable ear loops and ties that fit many sized heads. Also a filter. My granddaughter, a nurse, now wants a surgical cap, so she does not carry the virus home on her hair. My daughter, a nurse, also needs masks.

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  62. Phyllis says

    April 20, 2020 at 7:58 am

    What is your brand of sewing machine?? I love the markings on the stitchplate. I have a Viking Husquverna and all the markings are metric.

    Reply
  63. ashley chamel says

    April 22, 2020 at 6:54 am

    My printing option doesn't let me scale it to 100% Do you guys have any ideas of how to do that?
    thanks!

    Reply
  64. Alice says

    April 22, 2020 at 3:21 pm

    I am trying to print a scrub hat Pattern, I keep getting reviews,and instructions

    Reply
  65. yolanda melchor says

    April 23, 2020 at 11:33 am

    what size seams? 5/8 or 1/4''

    Reply
  66. Carol says

    April 23, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    Yes the pattern is big.

    Reply
  67. Lilette Ebrahimkhan says

    April 24, 2020 at 1:04 pm

    Hi
    My name is Lilette
    Can you tell me how yo be on the group
    I have sent a massage to see if anybody can make some scrubs and gowns. For our nursing home in Wanstead
    We are in desperate need of scrubs and gowns
    I am willing to pay
    Thank you
    Lillete

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  68. Joan says

    April 26, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    how do i print the pattern to the actual size

    Reply
  69. Christine mackin says

    April 27, 2020 at 1:01 am

    Love your stuff

    Reply
  70. R says

    April 27, 2020 at 9:10 am

    Can not download the pattern telling me my email is not valid but it is right one

    Reply
    • Samantha says

      January 25, 2021 at 3:56 am

      https://sweetredpoppy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Scrub-Cap-Final-2.pdf

      https://sweetredpoppy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/How-to-Make-a-Scrub-Cap-PDF.pdf

      Pattern and tutorial direct links

      Reply
      • Liliana Reyes says

        April 03, 2021 at 2:15 am

        Thanks Samantha

        Reply
  71. Arlene McIlravey says

    April 27, 2020 at 10:37 am

    I love the print of the pattern

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  72. Erin Blakely says

    April 27, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    This pattern is spectacular. I've made several caps for myself and some of my Nurse collegues. I've made 5 caps so far!. All are sensational! The fit and structure is very flattering. My favourite. The fact that it is reversible makes it look a cut above the rest. When I wear it I turn up the edge giving a two tone effect. Buttons are essential too. I want to make a request.....I would love this same basic shape and pattern evolved into a Surgical Cap with ponytail version. I love KimKaps.com ponytail and am convinced I could make it just as great myself,,,, with your assistance. Could u make this current pattern with a ponytail version and cute ribbon? I need your help and so do my fellow Nurses xo xo

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  73. Robin Foster says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:32 am

    Can your patterns be used to make items to sell on Etsy?

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  74. Laurie says

    April 29, 2020 at 3:38 pm

    This is such a happy website. Since we have been cooped up experiencing social distancing, I have rediscovered sewing. Thank you for your tutorials on surgical masks and surgical scrub caps. My daughter is a nurse and she is very appreciative of both of them. I forgot how calming sewing could be. Thanks again.

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  75. linda says

    April 30, 2020 at 5:20 am

    what are the measurements, my printer is broken, I am experienced at sewing, it would help if you put dimensions on the pictures for us to make our own pattern

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  76. Stephanie says

    April 30, 2020 at 9:02 am

    thank you so much for your mash and cap patterns, they have been wonderful. I have been making a bunch of caps for some nurses near by. The only odd thing I have noticed is that your pattern is longer than the fabric for me; its ok the ties aren't as long but I just thought that was odd.

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  77. Jenni Elliott says

    April 30, 2020 at 9:54 am

    I have been making mask for my nurses, family and work family. I work in criminal justice. I am not charging for my mask. I would like to make nurses the caps, but, I can't print the pattern. I got the instructions, but need the pattern. Could you email me the pattern please. I am sorry to ask. elliottjen@sbcglobal.net
    Thanks!

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  78. Lindsay says

    April 30, 2020 at 10:01 am

    hello just made my first one. it seems a little big for those that are on the tiny size. can I cut this down for them? would that work?

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  79. Deb says

    April 30, 2020 at 7:26 pm

    Thanks so much for this pattern! It sewed up very easily and each hat got faster and faster to make. One seam was marked at 3/8 inch and I didn’t see the others marked so I did standard seams for the rest- but it was a mistake! It was really hard to turn the straps so I did 3/8 inch seams on the whole project the next time and it was much easier!

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  80. Amanda says

    May 01, 2020 at 3:05 pm

    Did anyone figure out how to put elastic at the back of the hat for a more snug fit? I want to make sure it holds my hair in place at work! I thought I could just put it on the inner layer, by making a casing just big enough for a narrow piece of elastic, but I'm not sure how to do it exactly. I don't have super long hair, but it does have to be put up! Thanks!

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  81. Mary says

    May 03, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    I made one of these today for my daughter ...she loves it! It actually fit better when she pulled her hair in a bun underneath the cap; otherwise,it went to way low on her forehead. She asked if I could make one about an inch shorter than this( her co-workers in ED are smaller than her - she's 5'8") I think I will shorten it at the bottom. so as to not affect where it is sewn together. This may effect the tie part but I can always cut that off & attach separate ties Let you know how it works out.

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  82. Donna Simpsob says

    May 05, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    Hello. Thank you for your pattern - lovely I work in an ER in Canada and am sewing scrub hats for my coworkers. I finished this patter today and it sees very large - I have long thick hair and even with it under the cap it is too big. What would you suggest to scale smaller crown/band??

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  83. Elizabeth Kohls says

    May 06, 2020 at 9:32 am

    Awesome tutorial and pattern. Super easy to follow. Made 4 scrub caps this morning for myself as I will be going back to work next week in the dental field. Thank you!!!!

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  84. Maria says

    May 06, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    awesome. looks easy I will try, Thank you so much

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  85. Jane says

    May 24, 2020 at 11:34 pm

    Thanks you so much for the scrub cap pattern. Excellent! Makes up very quickly and easily. I’m making them for my daughter who is a dental hygienist

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  86. Pam says

    May 27, 2020 at 3:19 pm

    So this looks like it would reversable as well? right?

    Reply
  87. Tess says

    May 30, 2020 at 1:26 pm

    Great and easy to follow pattern, thank you so much!!

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  88. Patricia A Thompson says

    May 30, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    Lucinda: Try on your computer: go to Print. Then hit Custom instead of ALL; then type in 1-14 (for pages you want printed) then hit print and it should give you the instructions with the pattern.

    Reply
  89. Pam says

    June 02, 2020 at 2:31 am

    Hi wondering how you cut the band out? If I leave the fabric folded it is not long enough to get the full length of the pattern piece of ties?
    Any suggestions appreciated. trying to make the most of a piece of fabric

    Thank You !

    Reply
  90. Elida Martinez says

    June 03, 2020 at 1:12 am

    Why line the top part of the cap? I can make two caps w/a lined tie.. is this acceptable?

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  91. Ann Kubitza says

    June 04, 2020 at 1:10 am

    I really appreciate the free pattern. I will be making a few to wear during patient treatment. My other choice was to wear what the employer was providing, a plastic shower cap! Ha! No way, I would roast to death with that and all the PPE we now have to wear. You are awesome! Cheers!

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  92. Mae L Chan says

    June 07, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    Wonderful pattern and so easy! My dental office was given the green light to reopen and all the scrub caps were backordered or so expensive. They turned out wonderful for my dental team. Thank you for your inspiration and free patterns!! Truly a blessing!! I would love to send a photo

    Reply
  93. Maria says

    June 23, 2020 at 10:43 am

    Thank you very much.

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  97. Karen Tobeck says

    July 11, 2020 at 12:56 am

    Thanks so much for this, i am making these for my daughter who is a RN in NZ. Have chosen some beautiful fabrics from my quilting shop and they look stunning.

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  98. Aneesha Hanif says

    July 13, 2020 at 8:24 pm

    Where can I watch the video to make the cap , is their a link

    Reply
  99. Barbara Ochs says

    July 23, 2020 at 12:26 am

    Thank you for this free pattern. I am a respiratory therapist and have made and still making several caps and giving them to my co-workers. They help us keep our masks and shields in place.

    Reply
  100. Molly Tinney says

    July 24, 2020 at 12:32 am

    Where would you place a button for the face mask?

    Reply
  101. Debbie Q says

    July 30, 2020 at 2:07 am

    Is there an easy way to make this pattern smaller? I made a cap for my daughter & it fit her perfect with her hair in it. A co worker wanted one & he tried hers on & its huge on him because he has no hair. I'm still fairly new to sewing & I cannot figure out how to cut the pattern down to make a smaller one. Thank you

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  102. Stefani says

    August 05, 2020 at 5:45 am

    I made several of these and they are wonderful! I am having an issue where the back of the top meets the tie- instead of a nice clean angle I get some bunching. Where should I be turning to sew down the side? Before or after the seam where I attached the side to the top?

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  103. francesca says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    Hi- is there also a link to the pattern you used for your face mask in this tutorial? It looks like it is molded without a seam in the front, which is what I was looking for. Your other face mask patterns don't look like this shape. Thank you in advance!

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  104. Dianne karpowecz says

    August 27, 2020 at 7:42 pm

    Do you have a pattern that covers long hair?

    Reply
  105. VickiGene says

    October 06, 2020 at 3:03 am

    Just made two scrub caps by SRP pattern. The lining makes it more versatile and a nice finish as all raw edges are encased. This is the 3rd scrub cap pattern I've used since March. Waiting to get my daughter's opinion on fit. She works with COVID-19 patients at a local hospital and takes PPE protection very seriously for the sake of all. Thanks for the nice pattern. It was very easy to follow.

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  106. KariG says

    October 13, 2020 at 10:20 pm

    Thank you for the pattern. I made it, very cute, but my head is quite small, so I had to cut it down drastically. Oh well. Good starting point, though. Thank you, again.

    Reply
  107. Lee Ann Steverson says

    October 22, 2020 at 11:50 pm

    I just want to thank you for making a pattern available for FREE. I really love how this pattern fits versus some others I’ve tried.

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  108. Donna says

    October 27, 2020 at 1:21 am

    I thought there was a link to a video with instructions to make the scrub hat a single layer. Would you please post the link?
    Thanks so much.

    Reply
  109. Katherine says

    November 22, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    I have been using this pattern to make scrub caps for my coworkers and myself for several months now. This is only the third item I've every machine sewn and the first with a pattern. It is simple to follow and works great. The cap this pattern makes is by far the favorite in my ER for the fit and because it is reversible. Since we work in a pediatric ER it has been fun to make them with cartoon prints and holiday themes. Thanks for the free pattern and instructions.

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  110. Lauren says

    January 03, 2021 at 6:46 pm

    Is mine the only one that doesn't fit on 1/3 yd? The 1" box is 1" so I don't know what's wrong but it does not fit at all like the instruction pics.

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  111. Andrew says

    January 06, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Hi, My daughter is a Respertory Therapist at a major hospital in Detroit area. Your site was a major help in answering her call for Scrub Hats in March 2020. I am 71 years old. Never took on a sewing project before except buttons. With a lot of Youtube viewing I found your tutorial the easiest to follow and learn. Took your paper pattern and made a foam board pattern ( 1 for sides, 1 for top )to trace onto the fabric. Folding a 72" x 96" cotton sheet a special way I can cut multi layers at one time with minimal scrap. I get 10 full hats to sew together. It was a learning curve including how to operate the sewing machine. I threw out the first three I made. I use a batch process, cut 10 sew 10 iron 10 etc. I am now down to less than 2 hours per hat for complete process.
    Currently at a count of 260 hats. My daughter says she and the nurses & doctors like the hats better, and offer better protection, than the mesh hats the hospital offers. Thanks for a great tutorial.
    From a great Grandpa now with a mission.

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  112. Sam says

    January 30, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    I ‘stitched’ the PDF file together to create a version of your pattern that could be projected rather then printed, testing it out today, will update with how it works out.

    Reply
  113. Rischele says

    February 27, 2021 at 5:05 pm

    Thank you so much for this pattern! I have made hundreds of them now for hospitals. They love them! I added a small piece of elastic above the seam allowance of the inside of the liner, between the ear and the back. I stretched the elastic as I sewed it on for a gathering effect. That adds a bit of stability when they are being worn.

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  114. CC says

    March 11, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    Is the seam allowance included in the pattern? I can't find any info if you include the allowance in your designs or not. Thank you!

    Reply
  115. Carly says

    April 14, 2021 at 1:34 am

    Hi, I really want to make this but I can’t find the YouTube tutorial link, if someone could help me plz get the link that would be great! Thank u

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  116. Linda W says

    September 14, 2021 at 11:19 pm

    I love your patterns. They are so well organized and this was very well written too. Keep doing what you do.

    Reply
    • Kimberly Coffin says

      September 16, 2021 at 10:41 pm

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy the pattern!

      Reply
  117. Crista says

    November 08, 2021 at 3:44 am

    Thank you so much for the beautiful free pattern. I am planning to make this, but was curious if the front is long enough to flip up a bit so that the lining fabric creates a "band"? Or should I add length to the rim? Well, anyway, thank you again!

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  118. MSMWD2977 says

    January 23, 2022 at 4:29 pm

    My daughter-in-law loves this pattern and size but when her mother who is a dentist, asked me for one it was too big. Can this pattern be sized for a bit of a smaller head?

    Thank you, in advance, for your help.

    Best,
    Mary

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  119. Annie Hannon says

    January 24, 2022 at 3:52 am

    Hi there my message is the same as above. I made this for my daughter in-law and it is way too big. is there any chance you could down size it please or send me instructions on how I can make is smaller. Thank you so much its the best pattern Iv seen. Annie

    Reply
  120. Lynda says

    March 20, 2022 at 7:08 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. It is easy to follow with clear instructions and such an amazing beautiful comfortable fit. I made one each foe my niece-in-laws. One is a RN and the other is a newly graduated nurse. I made them both the exact same scrub caps and mask sets and both girls LOVED them. I intend to whip up a few more for them also.
    Thank you again for so generously sharing you knowledge and your patterns.
    SEW Appreciated 🙂

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