DIY Party Hats

I saw a tutorial a while ago for a DIY party hat.  The link to that page is no longer found; so, I decided to make one of my own.

For these little hats, you will need:

1. assorted 12 X 12 paper
2. a party hat to use as a template 
3. crepe paper streamers in matching color
4. two sided tape
5. eyelets (optional)
6. round cord elastic found at most sewing stores

First, trace the hat template onto your 12 X 12 inch paper, and cut out the hat.  Cut two lengths of streamers that are a little longer than the bottom (rounded part) of the hat.  Lay these on top of each other, and sew them right down the middle.  

Next, fringe the sewn streamer on both sides of the center stitches.  Be careful not to cut the stitches.  I bought these fantastic scissors at Joann's.  They are made by Martha Stewart, and with a 40% coupon, they were around $6.00.  

Once you have fringed the streamer, fold it in half along the stitching line.  Run a piece of two sided tape along the bottom of the hat, and adhere the streamer to it.  Roll the hat, and insert the tab into the slot to complete the cone shape.  Run some two sided tape along the edge of the hat, if necessary, to keep it together.

Using a hole puncher, make two holes on either side of the hat for the string.  Although they are optional, I added eyelets to the holes just for reinforcement.   

  

Cut a piece of elastic about 16 inches long.  Run the end through the eyelet, and tie two knots in the end so that it doesn't slip out of the hole.  Repeat on other side.  You are done!!  Enjoy your party!!