I mentioned this tutorial a while back on the blog, but I thought it would be nice to share it here. Last year Milly was a witch, and I had a lot of fun putting together her costume. The idea started with the hat.
The Essentials: felt | witch’s hat PDF | a writing utensil (chalk works well for black felt) | 1/16” elastic cord | hot glue or fabric glue
The Possible Pretties: buttons | ribbon | rick rack | feathers | beads | tulle | bows | a little spider moss would be fun
Print and cut out the pattern templates. Using card stock or a thicker paper will make them easier to work with. Trace them onto the felt and cut out the shapes.
Glue the hat together, leaving the end unglued so you have
some room to tuck your trim under.
some room to tuck your trim under.
Glue the top of the hat to the brim, making sure the hat is
centered. Don’t worry about any visible
glue, as you’ll be covering that seam up with ribbon.
centered. Don’t worry about any visible
glue, as you’ll be covering that seam up with ribbon.
Cut and glue ribbon around the seam, tucking the ends in at
the vertical seam, and gluing that area down.
the vertical seam, and gluing that area down.
Now you’ll want to make the hat your own. I added some old buttons, a feather, and some tulle that I colored with a sharpie.
With two little ones, a quick trip to the craft store is never quick, so
I made what I had work.
With two little ones, a quick trip to the craft store is never quick, so
I made what I had work.
I did the same thing with the elastic for the headband. I know you can buy elastic in many colors,
but I’ve found that coloring it with a sharpie has worked
well. If you’re worried about the strong
odor, I just rinsed it in some soapy water afterward and after a few days the
smell had dissipated. I simply placed
it around Milly’s head to see what length I needed, but here is a sizing chart if you need it.
but I’ve found that coloring it with a sharpie has worked
well. If you’re worried about the strong
odor, I just rinsed it in some soapy water afterward and after a few days the
smell had dissipated. I simply placed
it around Milly’s head to see what length I needed, but here is a sizing chart if you need it.
Place a drop of glue in the center of the bottom of the
hat and attach both ends of the elastic.
Cut another felt circle out, smaller than the brim of the hat, and glue
it over the elastic ends.
hat and attach both ends of the elastic.
Cut another felt circle out, smaller than the brim of the hat, and glue
it over the elastic ends.
Hard to believe she was that tiny a year ago!
There you have it. A fairly simple DIY that can have any girl, big or small, ready for All Hallow’s Eve. I think this would be really cute on a furry friend too, don’t you?
And the hat pattern works well for other occasions. I made Milly and her cousin Lainey mini party hats (no brim needed) for Xander’s 3rd birthday. With a bit of modifying and a gold felt buckle, you could have an adorable Pilgram’s hat for Thanksgiving, too! Have a great weekend!
Julia Konya says
So cute! Love the party hats too!
Bethany DeVore says
I love the idea of using it for mini party hats, so cute!
Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says
Adorable! That would be so cute as party hats…even for just a festive fun lil girls wine night! 😉
Jessica M says
This is perfect! I was going to buy a little witches has like this on etsy for my daughter but waited too long. I know what I'm doing this weekend! Thanks for sharing 🙂
House Envy says
too stinking cute for words!! Love this!
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
I can't look at the hat because I'm too busy smiling at those sweet cheeks! So cute!
Stéphanie says
So adorable !
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