WIGMAKING101 - Making Wig Foundations

Measure circumference, ear-to-ear, and forehead-to-nape to size a full lace wig cap. Mark width as a bonus and align the cap on common block head sizes for a secure fit.

Construct a full lace wig cap with a ventilated lace frontal and back weft option, then finish darts and edges using slip stitch and basting stitches.

Mark the back darts on the lace cap, sew along the lines with a straight stitch and backstitch, then topstitch and finish with elastic for a secure lace cap.

Create a 4x4 lace closure pattern, orient the stretch toward the hairline to lay flat, and attach ribbon along the perimeter for ventilation.

Learn a quick 4x4 lace closure method using Swiss lace without pattern drawing, then iron and sew around the edges with a straight stitch on a sewing machine for efficiency.

Learn to design and pattern a lace frontal closure, measuring 13 inches by 4 inches, with ventilation guidelines, ear tabs, and optional sewing or pre-made options.

Learn to craft a custom toupee topper for targeted hair loss, using a blockhead, dressmaker pins, netting or lace, skin-tone tinting, bias tape, wig clips, ventilating, and sewing.

Construct the crown base by sewing the top dome with double-fold bias tape. Align edges, finish darts, and attach wig clips after ventilating or adding wefts for toppers.

Learn to sew bias tape around ear tabs and the nape piece, starting with the curved edge, then the straight edge, using open bias tape and backstitching.

Learn to create ventilated wig caps by drafting dome, nape, and ear tab pattern pieces and assembling with elastic for a precise, customizable fit.

Learn to craft a custom ventilated wig cap, using pattern pieces for the dome, ear tabs, nape and sides, with elastic and adjustable straps on canvas heads.