Hats

If your hat has lost its shape, take it to a milliner to be reblocked. When a hat brim gets a kink or a cap's visor goes limp, reshape and firm it yourself with the help of steam and a few simple…

Mini batting helmets have joined baseball cards, bobble-head dolls and figurines as desirable sports collectibles. They vary in size considerably, from trinkets given away with children's meals at…

Newspaper hats may be fragile crafts, but they can be a cost-free addition to pretend-play or Halloween costumes. Since newspaper is easy to cut, fold, glue and paint on, children can work with this…

Woogi World is an online virtual world for kids ages 13 and younger. It provides fun activities and a learning experience for kids, giving them a safe place to interact with each other. It also has…

The hat switch on a joystick allows you to view different angles of display on a video game. The hat switch is a small toggle that typically sits on top of the handle of the joystick. By pushing the…

Unicorn costumes come in various shapes and sizes, some using entire body suits and others using just a hat or a mask. Because the distinctive part of a unicorn is its single horn in the middle of its…

Hat blocking is the process of applying moisture, usually in the form of steam, to a hat to change the shape. Blocking can give a hat a unique style or can be used to make a hat fit better. Once a hat…

While wearing a baseball hat may not be a fashion statement, baseball hats are an American staple worn by men and women in several versatile ways, including with a curled brim. A curled brim causes…

Finger weaving is an ideal way to introduce beginners of all ages to the craft of knitting. Not only is it quick to learn, but it is easy to take with you anywhere because, unlike traditional…

Keep your hat from flying off your head by fixing your busted hat adjuster. One of the most popular types of hats that comes with an adjuster is the baseball cap. According to the National Baseball…

"A Hat for Minerva Louise," by Janet Morgan Stoeke, tells the story of a chicken who wants to warm up in the winter and finally does so by putting mittens on its head and tail. The book,…

Transform an ordinary wide brim hat into a feminine fashion accessory for a formal event or costume play. Adding lace to cover the entire hat requires just a few basic math calculations and a little…

Some hats, like baseball hats, are at their best when they are slightly soft and broken in. Felt hats, such as cowboy hats or felt fedoras, do not need to be broken in because the felt will gradually…

On the Build-a-Bear online game, Bearville, you can create an online persona, decorated to fit your tastes. During International Pancake Day, UK residents who play the game were offered a free pancake…

When showing off accessories in a shop, it’s important to create an eye-catching display to get the attention of the shopper. Vintage hats and gloves can be placed along with other vintage items…

After you finish knitting or crocheting a beanie, add some visual interest to your work with a small cross-stitched or embroidered design. Some knitting and crochet stitches are easy to embroider on,…

Tilley hats come in dozens of shapes to suit activities ranging from outdoor adventures to city shopping. Alex Tilley, a Canadian, developed the prototype in 1980. A Tilley hat resists shrinkage,…

Hardhats are an important staple of modern-day construction, protecting millions of workers from the hazards of falling objects. While the usefulness of hardhats is undisputed, it is not always clear…

A tricorner hat, or tricorn for short, was a popular style worn by men in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. These hats can be easily replicated in the classroom to boost the entertainment value…

Coonskin caps were common in pioneer days. Coonskin caps even enjoyed a revival in the 1950s when shows, such as the Davy Crockett miniseries, stimulated the imagination of kids across America. Today,…

Correct setup is necessary for hi-hat cymbals to sound good and work properly. Unlike other cymbals in a traditional drum set, hi-hats are composed of two cymbals that press against each other, making…

Baseball caps are one of the biggest fashion trends in the United States, and have been for the past 15 to 20 years according to the “International Business Times.” The Return to Manliness…

GarageBand is a user friendly audio software program available on all Macintosh computers. When using GarageBand, you’ll often find you want to take advantage of its software drum kits to create…

Children love hats. They love dressing up, looking silly, laughing at other kids looking silly and playing parts. Use this love of hats to talk about jobs, act out roles, make books come to life and…

A hi-hat clutch is the part of a hi-hat that connects the rod of the stand to the top cymbal of the hi-hat. The clutch is essentially the backbone of the hi-hat because depending on where you tighten…

A hi-hat is a pair of cymbals mounted on a foot-operated stand. The cymbals are of equal diameter and are mounted bottom-to-bottom. The hi-hat is an integral part of the rock and pop drum kit, as it…

Celebrate with your pre-k class by hosting a fiesta where kids can learn about party traditions from Mexico. During the party kids can learn about why fiestas are held, play the games and make crafts…

In "Jennie's Hat," author Ezra Jack Keats tells the story of a little girl who doesn't let disappointment stand in the way of her dreams and inspires others to help her realize hers in the end. This…

"My Tribe" is a "god simulation" application on Facebook tasking users with keeping a village of islanders alive and thriving. Attending to their nutrition, housing and clothing is essential to their…

Hemp hats are practical hats for summer time; they shade your face and the hemp fabric itself is very absorbent. You can wet the entire hat and the evaporation from the hat will keep your head cool…

Propeller hats, commonly known as "beaniecopters" are humorous fashion accessories invented in the 1940's by science fiction writer Ray Nelson. They soon became a fad among geeks as a sort of…

Woven hats are a traditional form of head wear whose popularity has spanned many countries and cultures. Most woven hats are constructed with accessible natural material: straw, rye, reed or raffia,…

Why settle for a generic design on your baseball hat when you can create your own? Embroidery machines are making it easy for people to stitch designs onto their hats. You can get creative and draw…

Dr. Seuss' classic book "The Cat in the Hat" provides a wonderful starting point for classroom decorations, themed-book weeks, lesson plans or costume days. The distinctive characters as well as the…

Outer space travel and science fiction is filled with headgear needed for protection from deep, dark space. Astronauts wear hats or helmets for protection as do the many aliens in numerous stories in…

Create a clown hat craft to enhance a Halloween costume, as a craft activity at a circus themed event or just for fun. Clown hats come in a variety of styles, shapes and colors. These hats can be…

Fashion conductor hat crafts from a variety of materials for a project you can complete in a jiffy. Whether you need a conductor hat for dress up, a train-themed party or for the finishing touch on a…

A campaign hat is the dark, wide-brimmed hat worn by military instructors and other personnel. It is durable and weather-resistant. Campaign hats have decorative gold cord around the base of the cap…

A proper Daniel Boone costume includes a fringed jacket, leather boots and a furry hat with a tail. The coonskin cap is synonymous with Daniel Boone, but the famous frontiersman actually wore a hat…

Cocked hats were popular in the 17th and 18th centuries; the name comes from the fact that the sides were cocked up to give them their shape. A bicorn cocked hat has two sides cocked up and is the…

A knit slouchy hat keeps you warm in the winter and goes well with any casual outfit. Finding a hat that fits right and matches your style can be frustrating. Luckily, it's simple to knit your own…

The Krispy Kreme doughnut company began baking and selling doughnuts in 1937. As of the date of publication, the company is a franchise with locations all over the United States. The iconic folded…

Handmade wool hats and socks make a great personalized gift. Choose brightly colored or fancy wools for a hat with a dash of style, or use favorite sporting colors for the men in your life. Handmade…

Women have kept their heads covered for hundreds of years, employing veils, kerchiefs, hoods and caps. At the end of the 16th century, women began wearing structured hats, according to hatsUK.com, and…

The Maori of Australia and New Zealand have long used flax reed to make baskets, clothing and toys. The Maori value the gifts that the flax plant brings to their lives and so send prayers of thanks…

Hats have changed style in the fashion scene throughout the history of couture, but they have always remained an ultimate accessory to our outfit. Though styles as well as embellishments have changed…

Whether to own a fashion piece of headgear or to recreate a science-fiction helmet, making a foil hat can be quite simple. According to the MIT study "On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets:…

Forget about reading all the worrisome stuff in your daily newspaper. Have some fun with it instead making a pressman's hat. Pressman's hats date from the 18th century and hold an honored place in the…

Technically, any camera is attachable to a hat, however larger sized ones may not be the most covert or convenient to carry around. Knowing how to design your own camera hat -- or where to purchase…

A slouch hat, sometimes known as a "bush hat," is a wide-brimmed felt hat with a chinstrap. It was most commonly worn as part of military uniforms in the 1800s. Traditionally, one side of the brim is…

Blocking is the process of wetting a material and shaping it while it is wet. After the item dries, it holds the shape that you gave it. A leather hat is a sturdy item, and while it will not block as…

Before you can make a raccoon hide hat the hide must be cured. While you will sometimes be able to get away with simply drying the raccoon hide by stretching it over a flat surface and tacking it…

Wearing a yarn hat with any coat or wrap will add style. Bundling up in the winter time with soft comfy yarn items will keep you warm and cozy. Whether recycling last year's hat or a newly crocheted…

A crocheted necktie can add interest and vintage flair to any outfit. Making it for yourself or as a gift allows for customization -- not only can you match it to a favorite shirt, but you can also…

Milliners are not men who run mills. They make hats for a living. From baseball hats to cowboy hats, a milliner knows exactly the shape needed and the process for creating them. However, the owner of…

Dress up an old pair of plain hoop earrings by crochet designs using cotton thread and a small crochet hook. Create a ring around the outside of the earrings or crochet webbing inside the hoops. You…

Seagrass straw hats are perfect for the beach, lake or any sunny occasion. However, if a straw hat becomes stiff, it is difficult to reshape and can be uncomfortable to wear. You can soften your…

Stretch an old hat that is now too small, or a new one that is one or two sizes too small, so that you can wear it comfortably. Many hats such as baseball caps, fedoras and beanies are made of fabric…

One of the warmest hats for winter, chullos combine earflaps on a knitted hat for extra warmth. Although anyone can wear a chullo, they're particularly good for children who are prone to pulling off…

The Panama hat is a classic piece of menswear, especially popular in the Southern regions to beat the heat from the sun without sacrificing your sense of style. The lightweight, flexible straw leaves…

During the 1920s, gangsters lead almost every major crime syndicate across the United States and especially within Chicago. Complementing their illegal activities is a fashion sense that was dubbed…

Many hats, from fedoras to cowboy hats, are made from felt. After the hat has been worn a few times and exposed to moisture, including rain or skin oils, it will begin to lose its shape. Many people…

As women began to lead more active lives in the 1920s, their clothing styles changed, often imitating men's fashions and inciting controversy. Women scandalized conservative society when they wore…

Formal wear selection is an important decision for any man getting married or attending a wedding. In the New York City area there are several well known formal wear store options. Don't be swayed…

Even during World War ll in the 1940s, women continued to wear hats to complete their outfits. Fabrics and styling changed, but the look was still glamorous. Along with handbags and gloves, hats were…

Ah...the '70s. It was a time of change in culture, society and especially fashion. There were bell bottoms and beads, satin shorts, psychedelic colors and crochet hats, which were particularly en…

Wearing a hard hat when working on a scaffold is a good idea to avoid serious or even fatal injury. In fact, proper wear will help ensure a safer work environment for all on the job. But it's even…

Crocheting a boy's hat is quick, easy and fun. As with all handcrafted projects, the creative aspects of selecting yarn and the size of the crochet hook make it possible to use the same pattern…

Creating a Civil War felt slouch hat for a reenactment, play, personal collection or just as a hobby is an easy and inexpensive project that requires no millinery or hat-making experience. Altering a…

Hatter's felt is different than the felt you find in most craft stores. Craft store felt is made from synthetic materials and comes in a variety of qualities. Hatter's felt is made from wool or fur,…

There is one hat associated with 1940s-era gangsters -- the fedora. It was a fashion statement also favored by movie tough guys, private eyes, and newspaper reporters. Invented for women in the 1880s,…

Several famous hat stores around the country offer a variety of hats including winter hats, sports caps, classy hats and sun hats. Most stores have hats for almost every occasion including weddings,…

Tilley Endurables is a Canada-based company that has been making Tilley Hats for more than 30 years. Its hats are intended for outdoor use and built to withstand all types of weather. The hats have…

There are several types of hats that are categorized as an Australian jungle hat. Most jungle hats feature a creased top with a wide brim to protect against the sun. Jungle hats are sold as bushman or…

A slouch hat is a type of wide-brimmed hat, often worn with one side of the brim turned up. It is worn by both men and women.

Akubra, a stalwart in the hat business for more than a century, and is well known for making traditional Australian hats. These felt caps come in a variety of styles and have a reputation for…

The Occupational Safety Hazard Administration (OSHA) requires that employees involved in construction occupations as well as tree trimming, mining or any occupation in which an employee may bump their…

Panama hats were originally made and worn in the Manabi province of Ecuador and the Montecristi province of what is now the Dominican Republic. They have been a popular South American fashion…

Leather hats typically come in Stetson style, such as those made iconic in the Indiana Jones movies. A leather hat is durable and shady, but it is not invincible. If proper care is not taken with the…

A cloche hat is a bell-shaped hat, typically made out of felt or cloth to form fit the wearer's head. Cloche hats experienced their fashion ascendancy between 1920 and 1930.

The term beanie hat actually refers to both an archaic and a modern style of hat. In the first half of the 20th century, the beanie hat would have referred to a wool felt cap, without a brim,…

According to GenkiGang.com, the Genki hats' company website, six animals belong to the Genki gang: Blossom the Possum, Jimjam the Wombat, Keisuke Bear, Rooby the Kangaroo and Penelope the Bunny, whose…

The helmet-like Russian military hat known as a "ushanka" or "chapka" is designed to keep its wearer warm with neck and ear flaps that extend all the way under the chin, or tie on top of the hat's…

Cute hats are a great addition to an outfit and really help pull a look together. So many options are available when it comes to choosing a hat; you can find a beautiful hat in almost any color and a…

Heads come in all shapes and sizes. So do hats. Unfortunately, the size of a hat doesn't always match the size of the head you want to put it on. If your hat is made of cotton, you're not completely…

Hats have been a prominent accessory for decades. Once a sign of authority or a mere tool for protection, hats are more commonly used as a fashion accessory in modern society. But finding the perfect…

A homemade police officer hat can be part of a police officer costume for Halloween or just an interesting fashion statement. Just remember that the hat needs to be obviously fake, because posing as a…

Resistol has been producing high-quality Western and dress hats since 1927, using distinctive production techniques and fine materials.

Many people purchase accessories, such as leather hats, from online stores. We cannot try on these hats before we buy them and therefore can be left with hats that are too small. Leather hats also…

Hats are popular fashion accessories commonly utilized by women to dress up their normal style. Hats come in a wide variety of shapes and styles. Popular hat styles include the cowboy hat, beret,…

A boonie hat is a style of hat popular with the military for the purposes of both comfort and camouflage. The government-issued hats are known for their distinctive wide brims.

For many people, hats can make or break an outfit. They are articles of clothing used by men and women to accessorize an ensemble or to protect themselves from the elements. Well-worn or old hats can…

The word "millinery" comes from the city of Milan, Italy, which was known for its fashionable accessories in the 15th and 16th centuries. Wearing hats used to be commonplace for most women, but…

Panama hats are woven by hand, made from a plant called the toquilla. Every hat is unique, created mainly in the Manabi and Azuay districts of Ecuador.

A kufi hat is a small hat usually worn by males of varying religions in Africa. The kufi hat often symbolizes wisdom or age, and is part of the traditional dress in many African countries. Kufi hats…

Panama hats are manufactured in Ecuador and were made popular by construction crews who created the Panama Canal. The hats were made even more popular by movie stars and politicians such as Humphrey…

Women wear cowgirl hats for a variety of reasons, such as a sign of strength; to show they're hard working or, conversely, enjoy having fun; or simply as a fashion accessory. Whatever your reason for…

Seagrass is a plant that grows near marshes and is native to Pacific Ocean climates. The plant is used to make a variety of items including hats, rugs and even clothing. The most common item…

Wearing a handcrafted leather hat can be a great way to show your sense of style to the world. A leather hat can be a perfect way to keep the sun out of your eyes and to protect your head from the…

Whether for a party, the Kentucky Derby or a Halloween costume, plain, nondescript hats can be embellished to create fancy, out-of-this-world homemade hats. A trip to the craft store can yield you a…

The gangster hat is a fashion statement that identifies the wearer as being bold, cool, fashionable, sophisticated and perhaps a little mysterious and dangerous. Although this style of hat was the…

A pork-pie hat is named for its resemblance to a pork pie, that is, a meat pie of the sort common in British cuisine. The hat is round, with a flat top, or crown, and a short brim that can be turned…

Cotton hats cause many problems once the weather starts to turn gray. Whether you want to keep your limited edition Yankees hat in tip-top condition, or need a durable winter hat for your Rockies…

The point of a crazy hat is to be original and to show off your personality. Being creative with your crazy hat idea will not only help you to ensure that your hat is a one of a kind but will also…

Hats by Italian design house Gucci, like many other Gucci items, are very fashionable. And because they are so popular and so expensive, counterfeit Gucci items, including hats, abound. However, it's…

Church hats are women's dress hats, often accented with ribbons, flowers or netting. While such hats used to be worn for everyday wear, shopping, luncheons and other occasions, today they are most…

A cloche hat was a popular trend for women in the 1920s. Cloche hats are bell-shaped hats worn fitted to the head. They are also often made of soft fabric which makes them conform more easily to the…

Hats have been a wardrobe staple for hundreds of years. From high fashion to high function, there is a hat to suit every style and need. In the beginning, of course, hats were designed to keep the…

Wool hats are extremely popular because they come in a vast array of designs and because they are so effective when it comes to keeping your head warm. However, if you care for a wool hat incorrectly…

Hats already do a great job covering our heads. But they could be doing even more to show off your personality. By following a few simple suggestions, you can express your own unique sense of humor by…

Crocheted beanie hats have become a popular accessory with the teenage crowd. This pattern is quickly stitched using a basic double crochet stitch and can easily be accomplished by a beginning…

A beanie is a hat that can have two distinct designs. One design has long since gone out of style, but the other is worn in cold-weather areas throughout the world. The beanie's origins seem to be in…

Once used only as a functional garment to protect the nose and mouth from dust and as a way to cool the body on a hot day, the bandana has evolved and become a very common and stylish head covering.…

If wearing a favorite is a daily habit. the hat's lining can wear out over time. Here's a step-by-step way to remake the lining and keep your hat on your head for years to come.

Cloche is French for "bell," and it is often used to describe a particular style of bell-shaped hat that was worn by flappers in the 1920s. Today, many people are still interested in the styles of the…

New York City is one of the most stylish cities on the planet. When it comes to shopping, anything and everything is for sale here. That includes clothes, makeup, designer bags, shoes and hats.…

Learn how to pick hats for fashion modeling with expert tips on accessories for models in this free fashion video clip.

Rodeo riders have to choose between hats or helmets; hear how to make the choice and what options you have in head gear.

Hats are fun accessories which can add style and pizazz to just about any outfit. Hats can also protect you from the sun's dangerous rays and offer protection from the cold elements in the wintertime.…

People have been wearing hats since the beginning of recorded history. Even prior to that, someone no doubt pulled an animal skin over his head for warmth and protection. Buy a hat for a special…

Both men and women enjoy sporting the occasional baseball cap or hat. Although the hat may look great while on the person's head, it can cause unattractive hat head when removed. You can take certain…

The wool-hat rubbing method of forming dreadlocks is all-natural and can be done at home. Compared to other methods, this one requires fewer products, but there's no guarantee with this method. It…

Do you love hats but you don't want them lying around? Display your hats so they look attractive and they won't look like clutter. Organize hats stylishly using these tips and you'll soon have a…

A hat makes a fashion statement about the person who wears the hat. Men look and feel different when wearing a top hat or a cowboy hat. Woman take hours and hours trying on different hats just to get…

When storing hats for long periods of time, it's essential to keep them protected from everything from humidity to sunlight, mold and dust. You also want the storage for your hat to fit it perfectly.…

The newsboy hat may be one of the most classic and popular hat designs ever created. These fashionable hats come in a variety of colors and materials, and are the perfect accessory. Despite their…