Sombrero is the national, colorful headdress of the people of Mexico. Its variegation and memorable, comical shape of the hat are a distinctive feature that cannot be confused with any other headdress.
Exactly for these features and for the “energy” of fun and good mood, which the headdress carries, many want to have one in their wardrobe!
How to make a sombrero yourself? It turns out that this Mexican hat is very easy to make! Today we will cover this topic in more detail!
Types of sombrero
First, let's get acquainted with its types. Mexican hats are traditionally divided into the following types:
Charro
Hat with a bright, embroidered ornament.
The motive for embroidery can be nature or family affiliation (for example, a family title can be embroidered).
Vaquero
Rain protection for shepherds. Reminiscent of the appearance of a cowboy hat - it has curved edges, along with a not too high crown.
Wilton
The original is made from a reed plant. Two colors predominate: black and white.
Pintado
Its edges bend down.It is lightweight and can be used in hot climates due to its thin material.
Knowing these varieties, you can decide on the choice of the future product and start making your own hat! Go!
How to make a sombrero with your own hands?
The easiest way to make a hat is from paper and cardboard, but if you want to make it from fabric, just replace the cardboard and paper with fabric and follow these instructions.
All sizes and colors are selected individually and depend on your goals and creative ideas!
Making a crown
The crown is the upper part of any hat (hats, caps, etc.).
Roll a cone out of thick paper (cardboard) and cut off the correct part, according to the size (“height”) of the head.
When designing, remember that it is necessary to leave space for joints with other parts of the product - leave a couple of centimeters from the outside.
We make fields
Colored paper is perfect for making fields; if this is not available, use white paper, and then color with paints or felt-tip pens.
In the central part of the sheet, draw a circle (the radius of the future hat), with a circle under the crown.
As with the crown, you need to leave a few centimeters for future joining of parts.
Connecting the parts
To connect the parts, you can use double-sided tape, paper clips or paper glue.
The junction can be additionally “camouflaged” with paper tape over the joint, which will completely hide it from prying eyes.
If the idea requires it, you can decorate the sombrero with LED lights and other decorative elements. It all depends on the idea and imagination!
Sombrero is ready!
A sombrero is a great addition to any noisy party, fun company or a good holiday on the beach.Add a little Mexican positive mood and color to your life, along with a sombrero!
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