How To Make A Mini Top Hat Out Of Paper

How to make a mini top hat out of paper To make a top hat start by cutting out two large circles of sturdy stiff fabric for the brim two rectangles for the sides and a smaller circle for the top of the hat.

How to make a mini top hat out of paper. This video shows a simple and easy way to make a paper hat. Place the scrap piece at the top of your hat band lining up the masking tape on each. The diameter of the cylinder should be the same as the diameter of the. Trace a rectangle using the ruler 10 inches 25 4 cm wide and 2 5 inches 6 4 cm tall.

I recommend using sturdier paper than standard. The brim the crown and the top. To make it more realistic cut the bottom portion of the cup off. This will be the top of the hat.

Guidecentral is a fun and visual way to discover diy ideas learn new skills meet amazing people who share your passions and even upload your own diy guides. On each end draw a connecting line from the edge of the top arc to the bottom arc. Using the pattern template made from paper trace out the pattern on card. Most paper cups are too tall to be a top hat even a stylized mini mad hatter s top hat.

Then simply trace the circle for the top part of the hat. You may also use coloured construction paper to make your hat unique. This cap was made from an a4 sheet of paper and was too small to fit on my head. Cut the cardboard and you have a mad hatter s hat template for the side of your diy tea party hats.

For example if you are using a 12 ounce 350 milliliters cup an 1 inch 2 54 centimeters off the bottom will be plenty. Trace along the top of the scrap piece to make an identical arc. Then stack the large circles on top of each other sew them together around the edges and cut out the center so that the hole fits the top of your head. To make the mini top hat pattern deconstruct a paper cup and lay it flat on cardboard.

This will be the ends of your hat band. Then cutting along the line just drawn it will leave the shape of the crown barrel of the hat.