How to Make a Stove Pipe Hat
The stovepipe hat was very stylish when President Abraham Lincoln wore one in the mid-1800s. Typically, it was tall and made of a felt material. To commemorate Presidents' Day, make your own stovepipe hat using craft felt. Use it as a table centerpiece during celebrations or as a prop for class discussions.
Things You'll Need
- Oatmeal canister, 9-1/2 inches tall with a diameter of 5-1/2 inches
- Scissors
- Black felt
- Glue
- Black poster board
- White colored pencil
Instructions
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Cut a piece of black felt 17-1/2 inches long and 9-1/2 inches wide. Apply glue to one side of the fabric and press it smoothly around an oatmeal canister (with no lid) to cover its sides. This is the body of the hat.
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Draw a circle 9-1/2 inches in diameter on a piece of black poster board. This will be the rim of the hat. Draw another circle in the center of the first with a diameter of 4-1/2 inches. Cut out the larger circle, then neatly cut the smaller circle from within it. Discard the smaller circle.
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Trace the poster board ring onto a piece of black felt. Cut out the felt ring and glue it to the poster board ring.
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Cut four slits, each 1/4-inch long, in the inner edge of the ring to make the ring more flexible. Place the slits about 4 inches apart.
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Apply glue in a 1/2-inch border around the inner edge of the ring. Center the ring over the opening of the hat, then fold the glued edges inward to stick them to the inside of the hat.
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Allow the glue on the hat to dry for 30 minutes. Use the hat as a decoration or a prop.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not attempt to fit the hat around anyone's head. Instead, sit the hat directly on top of the head to prevent it from tearing.
References
- Photo Credit lincoln on a $1 bill extreme close up image by Nikolay Okhitin from Fotolia.com
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