How to Make a Basic Mini Top Hat

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Trace the CD onto the cardboard.

   One will be the bottom base of the hat and one will be the lower base of the hat (the upper base is the part is directly under the tall part and the lower base is under that).
   
   Trace a rectangle using the ruler (10 inches (25.4 cm) wide and 2 ½ inches tall.
   
   This will be the top of the hat.
   
   Cut them out.
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   Step 2: Hot glue the ends of the rectangle together.

   Hold it together until the glue dries. , It should look like a cylinder.
   
   Trace the bottom of the cylinder in the middle both of the CD circles.
   
   Cut the circles out. , Press into place.
   
   Repeat with other circle.
   
   Do not put fabric on both sides Cut off any excess fabric. , Place the fabric over the glue and hold in place.
   
   Cut off the excess fabric. , Put it over the hole make sure it covers the hole completely.
   
   Hold it in place until it dries. , Put desired lace over the glue.
   
   Glue the lower base onto the upper base.
   
   The lace facing the top , Hot glue and put fabric onto it.
   
   Hot glue onto the top of the cylinder. , Glue them inside the hat. , Decorate your mini-top hat to your desired look. ,
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   Step 3: Take the rectangle glued.

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   Step 4: Hot glue the doughnut looking circle and place the fabric over the glue.

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   Step 5: Hot glue over the outer part of the cylinder.

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   Step 6: Glue the cylinder onto the upper base.

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   Step 7: Hot glue on the lip of the lower base.

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   Step 8: Trace the top of the cylinder on the cardboard then cut it out.

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   Step 9: Take two pieces of ribbon make sure they are big enough to tie around you head.

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    Step 10: Enjoy.

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    Step 11: Finished.

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