I am a visual learner. I would rather see how to make a party hat rather than read how to make a party hat. So I decided to load this “How To” demonstration post with a ton of pictures. Party hats are surprisingly easy to make. They can be simple or extravagant and beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
For the base of the hat I always use poster board. The shape of a party hat is 1/4th of a circle.
After you have cut out your party hat shape from poster board, carefully line up the ends and use clear packing tape to tape the ends together.
You will then need a fabric template. Simply cut out another party hat out of poster board only this time add 1/4″ to all sides {the fabric template needs to be slightly larger than the party hat template}.
Using the fabric template, cut out your fabric.
Iron edges of fabric inward. If you do this you will have a more finished party hat.
Using a low temp glue gun adhere fabric to party hat.
Trim excess fabric from the bottom of the party hat.
Using a dab of hot {low temp} glue adhere 2 pieces of ribbon to the inside of the party hat {one on each side}.
Add hot {low temp} glue to the edge of the party hat.
Add feathers {I used a feather boa}.
Add hot {low temp} glue to the top of the hat.
Add more feathers.
And there you have it. An amazing one of a kind party hat for New Years Eve.
Stephanie Elizabeth says
Hahaha this is awesome! I didn’t think party hats could be so classy! I don’t know why, but this line made me giggle “Iron edges of fabric inward. If you do this you will have a more finished party hat.” Can’t finish a party without a finished party hat! Love your blog!