DIY Mini Top Hat

[@sylviakeys5902]

Definitely the best tutorial I’ve seen yet on how to make this hat. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@TheKsourmoon]

Corinne. It's been 8 years. We love you and Rob.

[@CorinneLeighCats]

@mirandabone No I didn't! He is on our gallery wall! Notice I used the underside of the box and not the top. Also, It was scrap fabric from the beginning and the pieces I cut off from that step are now still big enough to use for something else.

[@ThreadBanger]

@ThreadBanger ...also I just wanted to show off the Bansky box...they were our wedding thank you cards and I love that cover art.

[@ThreadBanger]

@fashionlover3 It's actually more of a crafting glue. Their fabric glue is usually clear in my experience.

[@ThreadBanger]

@24ntk Thank you! I am really happy with it! :)

[@ThreadBanger]

@PTuinman It is a lot like the mad hatter tut but this answers sooooo many people's questions about how to make the fabric smooth on the main part of the hat. Also the brim piece is done differently. An upgraded version for sure:)

[@kittywooddesigns]

I just wanted to let you know that your tutorial is probably the best to date I have ever seen! Keep up the amazing work!!

[@Whitney_Sews]

I love it so much! Great tutorial :) I love that you used bias tape to give the hat a nice finished look!

[@gingerninja1953]

Omg, Stretch fabric over to create the flare, genius! I really didn't want to have to cut n glue lots of pieces of foam and you just answered my prayer!! ❤

[@Chicharorones87]

OMG!!!! just made one for my niece for her B-day tomorrow!! Came out ADORABLE!!! Thanks a bunch!!!

[@ThreadBanger]

@pamcenturion03 If you notice I actually cheated and used the bottom part of the box instead of the cover. We hung that on our gallery wall:)

[@CorinneLeighCats]

@xPixi3 Yeah, I am making a whole steampunk costume from that fabric so those pieces were left over from that.

[@ccraneem7894]

Whyyyy is youtube recommending this to me in 2021?! Definitely already watched it six years ago

[@ccraneem7894]

But I watched the whole thing.

[@vfrtist]

I almost never consider glue to be a reasonable method for making things. You guys on the other hand have shown me that there are a ton of uses for it, and I am super excited to get my glue on... everything. I really like the way this hat turned out, another great little vid from the threadbangers group.

[@Artbug]

THANK YOU!!! This is the exact type of "DIY tiny top hat" video I was looking for! I looked at so many other videos that were way too crafty looking, required way too many weird supplies, or already started with a hat from a store! But this video is perfect - and the process leaves so much room to experiment with different shapes and designs. Again: THANKS! :)

[@broadcastsunny]

OMG, this is exactly what my daughter wants to wear - we saw something similar at Disney for the Mad Hatter, I can't tell you how excited I am to find this and so much more simpler then I thought. Thanks. Definite thumbs up!

[@janu67]

So happy to see you again Corinne! Love this DIY how-to!

[@rukahazuki6650]

I found this video 10 years ago and this is still my favourite video on how to make mini top hat.

[@carolfoote3554]

Holy crap when I was 12 I tried to make one and watched this video, a thousand years later I'm in love with this channel! wow...

[@Runt]

I have looked all over youtube comparing mini top hat tutorials and I have to say I really like yours the best, and will be trying to make one for a dog dress. Thank you for a great tutorial.

[@emmshadows]

Oh my gosh this is so perfect! My wedding is going to be steampunk and I was looking for mini top hats for my nieces. This is super easy and very customizable. I can make them match all of their personalities but still work for my wedding :) Thank you so much for this tutorial!!!

[@tanincat]

This is the first threadbanger video I ever saw, love the direction of man vs pin the channel took. One of the only channels I’ve watched for this long :)

[@kelleyappleby5322]

Really incredible video tutorial, and much appreciated. Not only are you exceedingly talented in your field, but you're also gifted at teaching others! Thanks again!! and I hope we're lucky enough to see more videos in the future

[@ninasteinmetz1050]

I completely LOVE this!!!!! Your tutorial style is easy to follow and very artistic. Thanks for sharing

[@24ntk]

This is the best mini top hat tut I've seen on all of youtube!

[@Bestbriest]

Oh my God. I've been binge watching vids all day not realizing I stumbled on a thread banger vid🥺I love your videos so dang much I basically grew up with this channel.

[@MegAllanColeCrafts]

SO cute, Corinne! I love it!

[@tbloodawesome]

Wow, I absolutely love it! Do you think a mini witch hat can be made with this tutorial?

[@ThreadBanger]

@xPixi3 I wouldn't call it a waste, I love mah top hat! :)

[@raistalnaker]

this is PERFECT!! i need to make a top hat for my birdcage veil for my wedding and this is the best video i have found thank you soooo much for posting!!

[@iLeedoo]

I LOVE it! I was looking for something to make a tea party for my daughter (who loves Alice in Wonderland) seem a little more like the Mad Hatter's tea party and I'm definitely making these and letting the girls add feathers, bling, lace and whatever. So cute!

[@DevonaRavenhold]

I am making my daughter a Circus Ring Master costume this year for Halloween. This is the PERFECT addition! Thanks!!

[@jahrose76]

This is probably the best tutorial for an easy DIY top hat on KZbin. If I'm mistaken, its just I haven't found another one that achieves this look without sewing.

[@mlynna3]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your tutorial! I discovered it on Pinterest and have been using it ever since. So far I've made 3 hats (couldn't decide which fabric I ultimately wanted to use so since it's so simple I did them all...) Mad Hatter themed and am making a 4th for a Doctor Who theme. Thanks so much! They are adorable and I'm now addicted!

[@bluedog0724]

very well detailed I like how ur straight to the point the video was not so long like most and I think u have the best hat.

[@victoriamarott1770]

Her instructions are so good! So much help!

[@sandravonruin3390]

i never thought of doing it this way, i make hats all the time but never used wire!! pure genius!

[@thedrearymushroom3985]

love it! I'm always trying to find short tutorials this is perfect

[@gianabrocchini470]

Question for everyone: Who just watches the videos and don't do the pins that threadbanger does?

[@CHLOCHLOLP]

Me. Aint no body got time for dat.

[@orbitreviews8088]

Chlo P so true

[@thepyrobear8688]

Giana Brocchini I do. I cant find stuff to make the stuff.

[@gianabrocchini470]

The PyroBear+ That's why I don't do them.

[@thepyrobear8688]

Giana Brocchini So true...

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

This is a fabulous project I love the shape of the hat, I must give this a try.

[@EmmaCrimsonMMD]

9 years later and this will be great very soon. Thank you queen!!!!

[@Jbmoodsdotetsydotcom]

Now this is just too cute!!! I have tons on material and card stock and I'm trying this ASAP!!! Thanks for your time & post.

[@Harinezumii]

At last , one vid about minihats that looks so pro !. Excellent =) I like it so much.

[@MistressMyrtle]

I'm so excited to see you back! I really missed your vids.

[@crystalDM96]

Completely agree. That's what i was thinking when i was watching it! And such nice fabric too...:)

[@lindak7193]

Very Very adorable! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@myhriahyoung6235]

I made your Mad Hatter hat years ago, and am excited to give this one a try this year for a steam punk villain costume!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@luv4allthingzbeauty]

LOVE how easy u made this look! Can u do a vid on a vintage rockabilly clothing? Anything including scarves, petticoats, skirts, dresses, shirts and everything in between *pretty please smile*

[@CatOwens]

Wow, a delightful video, thanks so much. Can't wait to make a Top Hat. Your came out very pretty.

[@wolisa95]

That is so awesome. If I had time to kill and all of the supplies, I'd definitely make one of those! Maybe soon for the summer.

[@pcl221981]

I used this video to make a steampunk themed hat for a party I went to last weekend. My hat was a hit! This video seriously helped. I never could've done it otherwise. Thanks so much for this!

[@KuraiUsagi]

Thank you SO~ much for posting these DiY tutorials on youtube! Keep being awesome!!! xD

[@dazzerm8]

OMG thank you sooooooo much!! for my textile project at school i have to make a alice costume and part of it is a mini top hat, now i know how to make it, you have just saved my life! x

[@plymouths]

Cool! I made one with an extra-wide brim so I could turn it into a tricorn-tophat. One thing I found was that with the bottom being totally flat it wanted to slide off my head. I ended up cutting open the bottom and turning it to the inside and attaching my ribbon to the sides. Then it sat on my head a lot more securely.

[@athenasgrovetrims9999]

This is the first video I ever saw from you guys. It's a super cute tutorial and the hat itself is adorbs as well. (Needs more trim maybe though LOL)

[@Sellesion]

So I just gave this a shot to make a hat of my own, and man! The Bias tape is obviously a must in order to really get a finished looking product. I don't have any though so I'll have to pick some up. Thanks for the tutorial though! ^^

[@orielevans9496]

Hi! I've been making little top hats all day, making it up as I go along and I've been getting in a right state!! haha so glad you have posted such a simple and clear tutorial! Thank you. I just wanted to make something a bit more long lasting as I was wondering if there is another material I could use instead of card..? any suggestions would be thoroughly appreciated! Xx

[@emyalerojas3560]

I am loving your own DIY

[@heyimjessie]

Threadheads, if you used hot glue to attach the bias (I used ribbon) like I did then the edges might be a bit bumpy like mine was. I fixed the problem by letting it sit over night and then giving it a run over with an iron on low heat; the iron heated up the hot glue and the flat even pressure smoothed it out! Looks a lot more professional now.

[@julieannelissehyland9205]

Did this for a Mad Hatter costume for a party last year. Loved it!

[@courtneyconkling]

I googled this for odyssey of the mind. I love ur videos!

[@jetsninja]

YAY! I love mini top hats, and your tutorials are the beeeeeest :D

[@leslierogalski]

Excellent tutorial, though I found a few changes needed: I used hot glue gun for everything. Had to be VERY careful and go slowly to stay neat without webbing or glops but it held fast -- tacky glue held nothing. I also glued the long tie-on-your-head ribbon underneath instead of making slits, which would have damaged the satin I used. I positioned the middle (glued) few inches of the ribbon matching up to where the top cylinder attached to the brim which balanced the hat and kept it from being too wobbly when worn. I also used lace hem tape instead of bias tape. First I ironed it in half lengthwise. I glued only the center crease all the way around the edges of both hat top and brim. Next I carefully adhered the sides of the lace: first I glued selected areas around the edge at regular intervals. This allowed me to keep the little pleats tidy that form naturally as you curve the lace or ribbon between those glued areas as I worked the lace around the edges. So thanks for the help in this project--a steampunk bridal shower gift for the bride!

[@MegaMelinator]

Great tutorial! Fast and easy. After I made it, it seemed too light and rocked back and forth on my head. I changed out the tie for a thin elastic headband (glued to the bottom of the hat) and added decoration and it's perfect! Made a fascinator for a masquerade fundraiser.

[@BenjiBarkerIsNomore]

Sooo cute! I love it! I was actually the Mad Hatter for Halloween '10 and followed your MH tutorial...the hat came out AMAZINGLY. It looked almost identical to the film version...I still have it in my room :3

[@TheArtress]

what would you suggest if I wanted to put it on a thick head band...do you think it would go in the same way as the lace did? thanks for this...very cool! think I am going to make one to wear at burning man:)

[@tweetypat]

Hi, What did you use to hold your camera? looks like you're shooting from the angle of your eyes..... did u use any strap or anything that mount your camera so you can shoot from this angle?? I'd be really appreciate if you can tell me this, or even make a video about it!! Thank you so much!! btw LOVE your channel!! and envy you for so good with your hands! love your works!

[@msgio823]

This is great! I'm working on a steampunk costume for GenCon and I need to make a top hat so, this is perfect.

[@jnetbeams]

Made the hat and a three tiered bustle from your costume tutorial. Steampunk'd the whole thing - love it.

[@carolew994]

I love this! I bought a pre-made hat last year (Halloween) at the craft store for $7 (on sale), so this would be so much less expensive, and fun to individualize. Thanks for sharing the tutorial. :-)

[@Devilsinspiration]

@KillerCatLady I don't see why not. You could probably cut a hole between the brim and the base of the standing part so it would sit on your head properly.

[@MsFreedom2fly]

Love!!! I don't know where I will wear it but I defiantly will!

[@skrrskrr6464]

I can finally make a Ciel hat 😊

[@cutecookie7892]

Omg. YASSSS :D so doing that now. :D

[@pancakebros2285]

Finally. Another fangirl.

[@pancakebros2285]

+FoxRox1164 XDDDD

[@elettradelpin230]

+Mikasa Belladonna Titan Exterminator WTF I came here just for that D:

[@stellarmage99sakura-hime71]

xD

[@Momination3000]

....and off to the craft store I go! I will send in my final creation! You rock!

[@LinziSimons]

@ThreadBanger Love it, I am going to make a lace one for my wedding!!! Thanks!

[@lovelessrihky]

I am going to be creating a mini Top Hat for Spirit Week @ my High School. This sounds like a lot of fun to make!

[@nltcraze]

beautiful! just beautifully done!

[@PinkCornelia]

What kind of glue is tacky glue? I'm not sure if we have that here (in Mexico city) but I could look for the equivalent. love your videos corrines :D

[@kitty7purry]

wowwww i love your tutorials they are so well explain!!! and beautifull I admire you !!

[@TheMsKittyvamp]

This looks so awesome! I can't wait to try this!

[@boynecitygrl49]

That's an awesome tut. Every one I have watched looked cheap or badly made ty.

[@nekomochii]

you can also attach 2 clips to the bottom of the hat and that way you can wear the hat anywhere without the strap showing (unless you want it to show)

[@TheresWaffleinEm]

This video changed ma life!!! Thank you thank you!

[@kathiego233]

I think your tutorial is awesome! I liked that you had the ribbon to tie under the chin just like they had in Victorian times. Thank you! It's Perfect!

[@StyleSistaMary]

Love rockin out these fab little chapeaus. Cool thanks sister.

[@oornage]

omfg how did I know know you guys were back omfg !!

[@jackiekirui9140]

so awesome, stumbled upon you videos, learnt so much.

[@ggxlpffcdep7443]

same here bro, I even posted my version of the wings on my youtube chanel

[@lumischwartz]

This is so lovely! I've been wanting to have a mini top hat for longest time but they were always so expensive. ;( But thanks to your tutorial, I know how to make my own! Now all I need is some time.....orz

[@gomitolodilana]

Beautiful tutorial

[@KatrinaMess]

Cute! And clever, I get very complicated on hats. A rough emery board or medium to fine sandpaper can clean up cardboard beautifully if your scissors won't cooperate. They always get weird at bad moments.

[@MsMaysWorld]

Very nice DIY, we can make these for a night out on the town or a halloween costume or for a kids party! Thank you!

[@karenlittle136]

I just love your vids and tutorials! Keep them coming ! AWESOME IDEAS! This one is too cool!

[@Bettymixedmedia]

OMG, God bless the work of your hand!

[@NatachaWasylykVinette]

So cute!!! I want to write out all I need and get the supplies I am lacking at the moment. I was hoping you might have posted a how to in writing. I see the links you posted and will go through them and SO making ones from my girls and I. My 10 year old son won't go there haha but my 2 year old would be so cute with a little black and white one for photos :D

[@Darumapyon]

I always wanted to try and make a Mini-Top-Hat from your MadHatter Hat tut. Never had a chance to. ....But thanks for showing that it would have actually worked,

[@chaoticlaura395]

Awesome! I would love to try out these techniques with some Jacquard products for sure :)

[@Treasures4Food]

This is so her style. So fun and unique.

[@TwiztidPixie512]

Thank you so much! I've been wracking my brain on a simple way to make these. I'm trying to pull together a steampunk outfit for a convention I'm going to in a couple weeks and now it will be perfect, yay! :)

[@Claudia-Skye]

Thanks for the tutorial! If it's possible could you please give me an advice? I want to use very little hot glue and I can somewhat do a hat by sewing. The top and the wall of the hat will become like a tube but I need to know-even if it's a bit of a hassle-how do I sew the top which is a circle on the rectangular/arch shape of the wall? I hope I explained it alright. At first I made the wall with the sides sewed and tried attaching the top but still I can't on the machine, just by hand. Please help me if it's possible. Any tip would be welcomed.