How Do You Make Paper Sailor Hats?
Folded paper sailor hats are abundant at Fourth of July parades and celebrations. These easy-to-make sailor hats are reminders of support for those who protect our country and give us independence. Make an collection of paper sailor hats and have them ready for your Fourth of July or other celebration. Step 1 Measure and cut a sheet of newspaper 13 3/4″ wide by 22 3/4″ long. This is a standard page from a newspaper but measure to be sure. This size will provide a child-size paper sailor hat. Step 2 Lay the newspaper on your work surface with the long sides on the right and left and the short sides on the top and bottom. Fold the newspaper sheet in half, matching the 13 3/4″ short ends. The fold will be at the top and the 13 3/4″ raw ends will be at the bottom. Do not unfold. Step 3 Fold over the right side to match the left side and crease the fold. Unfold this fold only. The crease will be your middle mark. Step 4 Fold the top right folded corner down to the middle mark and crease. Th
