Problem solving.....

for the last few weeks i've been trying to come up with a way of proving a little added protection to neck and ears that the ballerinas can wear while practicing.  Hoods are prefect but not practical when moving about.  About the only headwear sports people actually wear (apart from helmets) are swimming caps......

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 I thought by lengthening the sides for ear coverage and building up a few layers of fabric (for both fahionability and UV protection) it would provide a little bit more protection and still be practical.   Here's a starting point...

 

I use the pattern of a swimming cap then create long ties that overlap at the back and wrap around the head.