How to Make a Kippa
Take the Measurement: Measure your head for kippah by wrapping a tape around in the place the kippah will end. , Select the cloth for kippah: Traditionally, Jewish people use black color for kippah, but you can choose any of your favourite color as...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Take the Measurement: Measure your head for kippah by wrapping a tape around in the place the kippah will end.
When choosing the material of the cloth you can use velvet, suede or hand crocheted cloths, once again the choice is yours, depending on the one you want to use for your kippah.,, Pull the cloth together forming a cone like shape giving an inch of overlap.
You may also cut another line to the centre, 2 inches (5.1 cm) apart from the other cut making it look like a pie without a slice., You can easily do this by running it on your sewing machine or simply by hands.
If you do not wish to use a needle and thread, you can also use adhesive., For this you can use sewing machine but it is not difficult by hand as well.
You can use the same color tape for a solid colour look, or a different colour to create a different style., With these simple steps you can make a nice looking kippah that you can either gift to your friends or for your own use. -
Step 2: Select the cloth for kippah: Traditionally
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Step 3: Jewish people use black color for kippah
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Step 4: but you can choose any of your favourite color as per your choice.
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Step 5: Give a Circular shape: After choosing the cloth and measuring the head size
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Step 6: with the help of a compass or a bowl mark a circular shape on your cloth and cut the cloth as per the size of the head of wearer with the help of scissors.
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Step 7: Measure the Radius: Mark a straight line and cut from the edge of the cloth to the center forming the radius of the cloth.
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Step 8: Stitch the cut together: Start from the edge to the centre and stitch the cut together till the middle of the overlap.
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Step 9: Fix the edges: In order to fix the edges
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Step 10: simply fold the rim around 5 mm and sew it all around.
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Step 11: Decorate your kippah as you like.
Detailed Guide
When choosing the material of the cloth you can use velvet, suede or hand crocheted cloths, once again the choice is yours, depending on the one you want to use for your kippah.,, Pull the cloth together forming a cone like shape giving an inch of overlap.
You may also cut another line to the centre, 2 inches (5.1 cm) apart from the other cut making it look like a pie without a slice., You can easily do this by running it on your sewing machine or simply by hands.
If you do not wish to use a needle and thread, you can also use adhesive., For this you can use sewing machine but it is not difficult by hand as well.
You can use the same color tape for a solid colour look, or a different colour to create a different style., With these simple steps you can make a nice looking kippah that you can either gift to your friends or for your own use.
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