[FREE PATTERN] DIY Elphaba Witch Hat

If you’re obsessed with Wicked the musical like I am, this DIY Halloween witch hat tutorial is right up your alley. In Wicked, Elphaba (EL~fa~buh) was the real name of the Wicked Witch of the West. I used her as the inspiration for this Witch Hat to reflect her softer, misunderstood side. Get this witch hat pattern free here—it will fit any child from ages 3 to 8.

Supplies:

1/2 yard black felt
Free Witch Hat Pattern
hot glue gun
scissors
sewing machine
pins

Instructions:

Step 1: Begin by printing the pattern and tape together at the marked points.

Step 2: Using your scissors, cut out the pattern.

Step 3: Use the pattern pieces as a guide: trace the pattern pieces onto the felt and cut out the felt pieces so you have two brim pieces nad a cone piece, as shown below:

Step 4: Sew the cone piece down the side with a 1/4-inch seam.

Step 5: Sew the two brim pieces together, around the entire outer edge using a 1/8-inch seam.

Step 6: Place the brim and the cone together and secure with pins.

Step 7: Sew around the entire opening of the hat with a 1/4-inch seam.

Step 8: When you cut out your brims on the fold, you were left with a nice circle. We’re going to use those circles to make florets for the hat.

Step 9: Begin making the florets byby cutting around the outer edge in a spiral pattern from the outside of the circle working toward the inside.

Step 10: Swirl the patern around with your scissors until you reach the middle.

Step 11: Once you finish cutting, starting with the outer cut edge, roll the felt with your fingers. Continue rolling, keeping the bottom flat so have a short, wide cylinder. Once you get to the end, place some hot glue on the bottom of the cylinder. Press the small flap onto the glued bottom and secure shut