Now for the tricky angles. Yes they are different – but by design. The smaller angled piece may require that you cut a notch before pinning and sewing. With stretchy fabrics you can sometimes skip this. If you do need to notch, be careful not to go too close to the seam line.
Match up the edges and pin starting at the angle and working toward the fabric edges making sure that the edges meet.
Though the pattern directions may suggest otherwise, due to the bulk at the angle I thought it best to start sewing from the matched edges and work toward the angle. I used the technique described above to keep the pieces exactly aligned. Use both hands to gently pull and guide the cap through the machine and you should avoid any puckering.
Trim the seam edges and clip the corners (at the angles). If you haven’t used a serger to bind the seams, apply fray check to the seams. Turn the pieces right side out.
I hope you now have a nice curved hat back which joins to the side flaps without any puckering.Tags: sewing tips, sewing tricky angles, sewing tutorial, machine sewing tips, sewing caps, notching corners, clipping corners, trimming seams
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