How to Sew a Shower Cap in 10 Minutes

This one is neither too loose nor too tight since it’s designed for your hair and head. It looks classy too, so you’ll love having and using it.

Prepare the fabric

Cut a square 21 inches long out of waterproof fabric. Fold it in half so it forms a triangle. Make sure the right side is inside the triangle. Fold it in half again in the same manner. Do it one more time.

Focus on the corner that has the folded edge on one side and the raw edge on the other. Use the tape measure as a pair of compasses and mark a curved edge ten inches away from that corner.

Cut through all layers along the curved edge. Unfold the fabric completely and use it as a pattern to cut out a piece of lining.

Cut through all layers along the curved edge. Unfold the fabric completely and use it as a pattern to cut out a piece of lining.

Finish the cap

Set the lining fabric over the main fabric with their right sides facing each other. Stitch around the circle as close to the edge as you can, but leave a small gap unstitched. Turn the fabric through that opening and press it.

Topstitch around the circle with a 3/8 inch seam allowance. Pay attention not to sew the opening shut.

Use a safety pin to thread a 21 inches long strip of elastic into the opening and around the circle. Secure the opposite end so it doesn’t go into the opening. Overlap the ends of the elastic and join them with a zig-zag stitch. Push them into the opening on the fabric and sew the opening shut.

You’re officially ready for hotel room showers, trips to the spa, or even some water gun fights with your little ones, the cap has got you covered! If you have a bit of extra time and sewing zeal, take a look at our other articles for inspiration.

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