Do not cut through the edge when cutting out the center. Pierce the center of the rectangle with your scissors or, if necessary, cut the center out using a craft knife or utility knife.
Make sure to shake off the excess glitter after you apply it.
If you want a taller hat, you can skip this step and use the entire sheet of construction paper for the body of the hat. You can recycle the other half of the sheet–you won’t need it anymore!
The paper should be face up, with the black band visible, when you apply the glue to one edge.
Avoid making the circumference of the circle smaller than that of the cylinder, since a circle that is too small will fall through when placed on the top of the cylinder.
Place circle on your work surface and set the cylinder on top of it. Tape the two pieces together, attaching the tape to the inside of the cylinder rather than the outside. If using glue, you will need to lay the circle on your work surface and draw a thin line of glue around the edge. Set the cylinder on top so that it dips into the glue.
Avoid using soft, foldable fabric like jersey for this project. This hat is designed for children. For an adult-sized hat, you may need an initial circle that is roughly 18 inches (460 mm) in diameter.
To find the correct head size, drape the fabric over the wearer’s head and mark it with a pencil.
You can also use fabric glue or iron-on seams for the hat!
The right sides of the fabric should not be visible to you at the moment, but they should all face one another.
You can also use a real hat for this method.
