How Do You Make A Mini Top Hat?
A mini top hat can be a great fashion accessory, a fun addition to a Halloween or masquerade costume or ideal for theatrical or burlesque costuming. Making one only takes an evening and can be done while relaxing in front of the television. Most of the materials are easily available at any craft store or even a discount retailer. Draft your top hat pattern. While this might sound complex, it is actually just a few simple pieces. Your mini top hat is made up of a crown, a brim and a hat band. Figure out your dimensions and hold the brim up to your own head to judge sizing. A full-size top hat may be a bit much, but there is a wide range of small top hat sizes, ranging from tiny to a petite traditional hat. The hat brim should be oval-shaped, with an appropriately sized hole cut in the center of it. The width of your oval will vary depending on the desired result. You will also need a hat brim. This is simply a rectangular piece cut to the size you want. For a mini top hat, expect the he