If you can’t find 8 1/2 by 11-inch (22 by 28-cm) paper, use A4 sized paper. The measurements are not exact, but they are similar.
Use paper or fabric, not both. Use the cotton setting on your iron. This is usually the hottest setting.
If you used paper, run your fingernail across the crease to make it nice and sharp. If you used fabric, press the folded edge with a hot iron.
If you don’t want to cut and glue the cross, draw it on with a red marker. [3] X Research source If you are making a fabric nurse cap, consider making an applique instead for a nicer touch.
Move the corners together at the same time to create a cone shape. Don’t fold them down.
You can also just staple the corners together or place a piece of clear tape over the seam. This is the back of the nurse cap. The front of the cap is the side with the band and the cross. If you are using fabric, use double-sided fabric tape or iron-on hem tape. [5] X Research source
You don’t have to do this, but it will make the nurse cap more realistic. If you used fabric tape or hem tape earlier, you should use it now.
You don’t have to put your hair up, but it will look more professional. If you really want to keep your hair down, consider pulling it back into a half-up ponytail. This will give the cap something to clip to.
Run your fingernail across the folded edge to create a sharp crease.
You will use these holes to attach the string.
You can use any type of string you want: twine, yarn, or even ribbon! You can also use 1 piece of thin elastic that is half of your head circumference. Tie each end to each hole.
Cut a 1/8 to 1/4-inch (0. 32 to 0. 64-cm) strip out of blue felt, and glue it to the front of the cap. Cut a 1 to 1 1/2-inch (2. 5 to 3. 8-cm) cross out of red felt, and glue it to the middle of the cap. Embellish the cap with sequins, rhinestones, or glitter glue.
If you used elastic, simply slide the elastic over your head and to the back. You don’t need to put your hair up into a bun or ponytail, but you can if you want to. How long the hat takes to dry depends on the materials you used. Tacky glue may take 2 to 3 hours to dry, but glitter glue can take a whole day!
