Being sick the past few months meant that I had to swap convenience for zero waste options, which has left me with a collection of applesauce containers among other things! Anyone else have a stash of single use packaging they've saved hoping they can find a use later?
I've been wanting to try my hand at mini hat making and applesauce and yogurt jars make a great canvas!
Supplies:
Small plastic cup (single serve yogurt, applesauce or other similar. Raid the trash/recycle bin!)
A bit of cardboard packaging (I used a cereal box)
Cotton/Hemp cording (Don't recommend synthetic as it could melt!)
Scissors
Hot glue
Ribbons + decorations
Xacto/Box cutter (helpful but optional)
Make sure any recycled materials are really clean before starting! I always throw mine in the dishwasher!
Decide how big you want your brim to be and find a circle you can trace in your house! I used a take out lid! Trace onto cardboard not plastic like I'm showing here! I thought I had pictures of both materials **OH WELL**
To make the opening on the brim, trace the opening of the plastic cup in the center of your circle. If your cup has a slight lip like mine, you can make your circle about a 1/8" smaller. This will let the brim lock onto the edge so you're not relying solely on glue to keep it together!
Cut out your larger circle. An Xacto knife is helpful to start the cut in the center but you can also slightly bend the cardboard and make a hole with your scissors.
Your brim should firmly fit over the top of your container without falling off, you can adjust the center circle if its too small by trimming it. You can use this base to make all kinds of hats now!
Time for hot glue! I attached the brim to the cup with a few dots, colorful side down.
Then I started gluing the cord down in a spiral on the top of the hat.
I used a natural fiber cording, I'm not sure if a synthetic yarn would melt with this glue so be careful if you go that route!!
Then I spent a lot of time gluing and watching Netflix :)
Once you get to the edge of the brim, you can start gluing on the underside. I arranged my carboard so the colorful side was on the bottom and would be less visible but I still want it covered!
Ta- da! Now you have a hat! I added some ribbons and a bow and called it a day!
Hope you're inspired to make your own! Be sure to tag me on Instagram @Sunny_Salvage if you give it a try! Give Sunny Salvage a like over on Facebook for all my sewing updates and follow me on Pinterest for more upcycling ideas! Happy summer crafting!
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