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Home » Lifestyle » How to make Mini Hat (tutorial)

How to make Mini Hat (tutorial)

This weekend I found this super cute mini hat hair piece, a la Alice in Wonderland.

It was $15.

Ouch.

I like random quirky items. But I knew for sure I could make a replica for much MUCH cheaper. So today I went over to Hobby Lobby and grabbed some crafting supplies to create my own little hat hair pieces.

Normally I would invite Charlotte into my crafting projects, but I wanted to do the first one on my own so I could see if this was a “child friendly” craft. I do believe you could do this with your child, but there is a glue gun safety issue. If you get felt hats, you can probably use Elmers Glue and large child friendly rhinestones, felt pieces, and ribbons to make it safer.

It’s a cheap enough project that it shouldn’t matter if it stays together long term.

1) Gather supplies. Honestly this just depends on what you want to put on it. I already had tulle, fabric, and a variety of ribbons in my house. I purchased the mini hats for $1.99 (a fraction smaller than the one I am wearing) a piece. I also bought a few marabou poofs, some feathers, and some very specific ribbon.

I spent just over $15 and got all the items for 3 hat designs. You can get 40% off coupons right on Hobby Lobby for your area. You will need a glue gun and alligator clips too.

(sidenote: there were all sorts of types of mini hats available- top hats, beach hats, and cowboy hats at Hobby Lobby. I got them out of the doll section)

2) I chose to gather some material around my brim. Once I had the material placed, I added some feathers and decided that I needed another pink ribbon to offset. I took it  apart and started again. I don’t believe there are really any rules when it comes to crafting. Just do what you enjoy.

Don’t be afraid to make a mistake, you can always start over.

3. I added alligator clips with hot glue and then used a small felt circle to secure them on. They have alligator clips with ‘teeth’ on them, but Charlotte complains those tear at her hair. She is the boss.

4.  I personally felt it needed some tulle (everything needs tulle) so I folded some in half, secured with hot glue at the base and put on the hat. I then trimmed the tulle up to be “poofy”. I also added a little finishing ribbon to the back to cover all the spots where I glued to give it a more “polished” look.

Other ideas are to put a rhinestone, hanging korker ribbons, or a ruffle there.

6. All it needs now is a head to clip on. I cant wait for Charlotte to get up in the morning!

I am off to make another one.

If you love crafting,y ou can also check out my Mardi Gras Mask inspiration or my how to make a tutu tutorial!

~Trisha

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Comments

  1. Val says

    July 15, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    I was wondering where you can buy the hats?
    Thanks

    • Trisha says

      July 15, 2012 at 7:05 pm

      I bought mine at Hobby Lobby

  2. Lorena says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:48 am

    that is a really quick and easy project, love it! Never thought to look for premade hats, what you did with the ones you demo’ed are simply divine! thank you for sharing with us.

  3. Katrina says

    December 9, 2011 at 9:15 am

    adorable! I make my own hats as well…from “scratch” lol….using the thin foam sheets that are sticky on one side to adhere fabric to it…made my own pattern for a top hat and then decorate accordingly…super easy with a glue gun 🙂

  4. Connie says

    October 26, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Thanks for posting this! I was looking for a way to secure a mini hat to the hair…I happen to have those alligator clips in my “hair stuff” drawer and of course I have hot glue gun stuff, so now I’m set! Putting the extra circle of fabric over to secure it is a great idea. Thanks again.

  5. Kimberly Temple says

    October 4, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    I love mini top hats, I just can’t believe I never thought of the doll section! At the BusyBee’s near us they have a bunch of these mini hats! I’ll have to make some now, they are just too adorable! <3

  6. Andrea T says

    March 23, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    I love this! I’ve been wanting to make one myself. What section of Hobby Lobby did you find the mini hats in?

    • Trisha-admin says

      June 2, 2011 at 8:11 am

      doll section!

  7. Felicia says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    Way Cute! I can’t wait to try this out!!! Love it!

  8. Christine says

    October 23, 2010 at 12:30 am

    I love that..so crafty!

  9. Nicole says

    July 26, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    I think I will make one

  10. Craftzilla says

    July 20, 2010 at 11:55 am

    Love it! My next tea party will include make your own tiny hat now!

  11. Nichol says

    July 20, 2010 at 8:57 am

    Love it! Seems easy as well.

  12. Frantic Holly says

    July 20, 2010 at 6:20 am

    Adorable Trisha. And so right most of the time you can make items for much less than you buy them.

  13. Faythe says

    July 20, 2010 at 12:03 am

    So sweet! It has to fun to have a girl to dress up! boys are to busy getting dirty & tearing stuff apart! ( wait, so was I as a child??)

  14. Paula says

    July 19, 2010 at 11:31 pm

    That is too cute!! You have 3 days to make 35 of them 😉

  15. Karen of 3G2S says

    July 19, 2010 at 11:23 pm

    You are so creative!!

  16. nicóle says

    July 19, 2010 at 11:14 pm

    Hooray for crafts! LOVE this idea!!!

  17. Jacqueline says

    July 19, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    Those are too cute, especially for little people. 🙂

  18. Susan says

    July 19, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    That is too cute.

  19. Kasandria says

    July 19, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    OMG! How adorable! Plus really easy to make!
    Kas

  20. Trinity says

    July 19, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    This is an amazing idea, Trisha! I love it! =] I can’t wait to do stuff like this for Hayden.. right now she just destroys everything, so it’s best I wait.

  21. Not So Average Mama says

    July 19, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    Cute!

  22. Kathy says

    July 19, 2010 at 9:00 pm

    Adorable! I want one.

  23. Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says

    July 19, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    Oh that is so cute! And seems easy enough to make. Thanks for the idea 🙂

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