How to make a Panama hat out of paper?

Everyone knows about paper hats. Many people made simple hats from newspaper for repair work or to protect themselves from the sun. The process of making a panama hat has no difficulties and requires available materials that can be found in every home. The main thing is to follow the sequence of actions.

What preparations are needed?

Back in Soviet times, needlewomen found a way to turn an ordinary newspaper into a practical hat. The product is made from improvised materials that are available in every home. Types of paper hats:

• repair cap;
• cap (option with visors);
• cap;
• Panama.

Each type is used in specific situations. A simple newspaper hat will help you hide from the sun on a hot day and protect you from contamination during repair work. All types of products can be decorated in an unusual way for a themed party.

Important! To make hats using the origami technique, you need one basic material - paper.You can take clean sheets, newspaper, scraps of wallpaper that were left after the renovation.

The decor that is used to give the hat an interesting look is of great importance. Using jewelry, you can make a Panama hat in a cowboy or pirate style. For this purpose, feathers, stickers, various buttons and other little things that are at hand are used. A newspaper cap in the hands of a creative master will turn into a real masterpiece.

A special feature of panami is its small fields. They protect your face from drops and provide a little shade. The scope of application of such a cap is quite extensive. To make a Panama hat, you need to take a large double sheet of newspaper. There are no special requirements for this material. It is easy to process. If you follow the sequence of work, then no problems will arise.

Making a paper panama: step-by-step instructions

Origami will be great fun at a party. This is a great opportunity to keep your child busy. To make a Panama hat for an adult, you will need a paper sheet measuring 45x60 cm. For a child, you need to take paper with dimensions of 38x50 cm.

Sequential instructions for making a Panama hat:

1. First you should take a sheet and fold it in half;
2. it is important to make a clear fold by running a finger or a ruler along it;
3. you need to determine the middle of the sheet and move one edge to the mark;
4. the fold must be ironed so that the line is clear;
5. The second edge of the sheet is wrapped similarly;
6. the bottom strip that is not covered by the paper should be taken towards you;
7. The second side of the sheet is bent in the same way;
8. the outer triangles that extend beyond the workpiece must be fastened together using glue or a stapler.

Important! To give your Panama an interesting design, you can decorate the edges of the hat.For this, colored tape, stickers, paints, and braid are most often used.

The finished Panama hat can be worn in different ways, wearing it both lengthwise and crosswise. A paper hat can be used at parties and when playing with children. If you wear a Panama hat crosswise, you can create the image of Napoleon or even a pirate. The product can be decorated with paints, unusual elements and stickers can be added.