Mailman hat template

A mailman hat template! Here's a simple template you can use to create a mailman hat:

Materials:

• Cardboard or foam board (for the base of the hat)
• Brown or beige felt or fabric (for the hat's body)
• White felt or fabric (for the hatband)
• Black felt or fabric (for the brim and trim)
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun
• Needle and thread (optional)

Template:

Base of the Hat:

• Cut a rectangle from the cardboard or foam board, approximately 6 inches wide and 8 inches tall.

Hat Body:

• Cut a semi-circular shape from the brown or beige felt or fabric, approximately 6 inches wide and 8 inches tall.
• Place the semi-circular shape on top of the cardboard or foam board base, aligning the edges.

Hatband:

• Cut a long, thin strip of white felt or fabric, approximately 1 inch wide and 12 inches long.
• Glue the hatband around the crown of the hat, about 1 inch from the top edge.

Brim:

• Cut a long, curved shape from the black felt or fabric, approximately 2 inches wide and 12 inches long.
• Glue the brim to the bottom edge of the hat body, curving it to fit the shape of the hat.

Trim:

• Cut small strips of black felt or fabric, approximately 1/4 inch wide and 6 inches long.
• Glue the trim along the edges of the brim and hatband, creating a decorative border.

Assembly:

• Use hot glue to attach the hat body to the cardboard or foam board base.
• Use hot glue to attach the hatband and brim to the hat body.
• Use needle and thread to sew the edges of the hat together, if desired.

Tips:

• You can adjust the size of the hat to fit a doll or a person.
• You can add additional details, such as a mailman's badge or a chin strap.
• You can use different colors or materials to create a unique and personalized mailman hat.

I hope this template helps you create a fun and functional mailman hat!