Monday, September 16, 2013

Felt Witch Hat for Barbie

I wanted to make a simple Witch Hat for Barbie and found a great graphic about how to make one HERE. Now, I pigheadedly didn't follow those instructions... but I recommend that you do:@)

I free handed a circle and cone shape out of felt. This hole was about 1 1/2" wide.
 Barbie says "I'd appreciate it if you'd get the fuzzies off my head before a close up"...
Diva.

I glued the hat together. First make the cone shape by overlapping the two sides
and making it just fit inside the hole in the brim, glue and allow to dry. 
What's a real good fast drying craft glue?

Then I put glue all around the outer bottom edge of the cone and fitted it into the brim. 
Hold it until it begins to dry then set it upside down in a cup until it dries completely.
Note: This worked as a decoration/prop for me, but I suggest the method shown in the link above if you're making hats that little girls might play a little rougher with.

It's fun to add a little embellishment where the brim meets the cone. Ribbon, funky yarn and rick-rack are all options. I crocheted a chain of 24 using a G hook, then just glued that to the hat too.

Earl only has one question...
There's nothing spooky about this easy craft folks-whip one up and make a girl smile!

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