New Years Hat Template

One thing about New Years hats is that they are definetly a one-time-use item. I could probably squeeze a few more birthdays out of my pink polka dot party hats, but a New Years hat with a big '2011' printed on it probably isn't going to get a lot of future use. Why spend the money on a store bought hat when you can make something free and fabulous at home?

Free Printable Party Hats. Print one of these hats, then learn how to Decorate a Party Hat like the one shown, so that it is a feathered, glittering accessory instead of just a paper hat.

Learn how to Make a Mini Top Hat. Use cardboard, hot glue and finish with ribbon and satin fabric to make a dazzling little hat that even The Mad Hatter would envy.

Want more ideas for free New Years hats? See our Homemade New Years hats list of tutorials geared toward ringing in the new year with silly hats and wallets intact.

Do you have a hat pattern to share? Drop by the DIY Fashion message board.