Tribe.net. Local Connections Elle http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#ad32cbb5-3bbc-4fd2-8349-38791731c54e 2008-11-19T10:35:46Z 2008-11-19T10:35:46Z

i had no idea they carried them :) awesome

Elle 2008-11-19T10:35:46Z Niki http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#7ee3ac74-3cbd-454d-8e17-e5efe447aa06 2008-11-19T07:04:52Z 2008-11-19T07:04:52Z

I've seen both glittery ones and felt ones at Party City.

Niki 2008-11-19T07:04:52Z Noelia http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#6e5c1d15-0cfe-44f2-a691-598677b17515 2008-11-19T01:17:57Z 2008-11-19T01:17:57Z

Michaels sells black felt ones for aboout 3 dollars and I usually cover mine with whatever color or design fabric, trim, feathers, etc.

Noelia 2008-11-19T01:17:57Z $item.owner.firstName http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#115fe49b-3a1a-4c8d-b0c2-da69251f48ef 2008-11-17T23:57:59Z 2008-11-17T23:57:59Z

Because I'm always looking for ways to combine my passion for crochet and my need for new dance outfits: http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/na_other/article/0,2025,DIY_14142_5258998,00.html

$item.owner.firstName 2008-11-17T23:57:59Z NeoHips & The Skin Beaters http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#f8839bb8-3676-45cd-bea4-b0cd14f507ab 2008-11-17T16:43:15Z 2008-11-17T16:43:15Z

I miss micheals....There is no place like that here in England!

NeoHips & The Skin Beaters 2008-11-17T16:43:15Z Dian http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#a1c348b5-2e14-411d-9ec2-dd11b45eb09b 2008-11-15T23:02:30Z 2008-11-15T23:02:30Z

We just did a troupe order from JoAnn's online store for plain black mini tophats. They seemed to get them to us just fine and they were only about $4 or $5 dollars each.

Dian 2008-11-15T23:02:30Z Basha http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#406ae177-7c9a-4ea3-9156-4eca9b69f00d 2008-11-14T20:32:58Z 2008-11-14T20:32:58Z

micheals... you can get basic black felted hats there.

Basha 2008-11-14T20:32:58Z Angelia-CreationsByAngelia http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#362c06e9-7af2-4959-995c-8b979fd37a6a 2008-11-12T23:46:40Z 2008-11-12T23:46:40Z

Wheeehoooo Alaska & Belilah!!! These ROCK! and you can use them to make ANY SIZE you want!!! I'mma gonna make me sommmeee!!!

Angelia-CreationsByAngelia 2008-11-12T23:46:40Z Belilah http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#53e34acb-4e46-4af2-885c-492623e32e88 2008-11-11T21:23:19Z 2008-11-11T21:23:19Z

http://fetishfaerie-stock.deviantart.com/art/Mini-Top-Hat-Tutorial-79563375 is another tutorial. It's a pain to get printed out though.

Belilah 2008-11-11T21:23:19Z Alaska http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#dda1432a-2f18-4eb7-9b73-ca43c17a3145 2008-11-11T18:40:07Z 2008-11-11T18:40:07Z

http://www.ehow.com/how_4499981_make-mini-top-hat.html Tutorial on "how to make a mini-tophat"

Alaska 2008-11-11T18:40:07Z Alaska http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#009cd95e-260a-4d89-868b-918d01428663 2008-11-11T17:52:37Z 2008-11-11T17:52:37Z

There are plenty on etsy and such, but yeah, I want to decorate my own and not pay 50+ bucks for one 5 inch brim hat.

Alaska 2008-11-11T17:52:37Z Alaska http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#5dca9d3d-7a0d-4223-877a-5f8fa5ab8d99 2008-11-11T17:51:07Z 2008-11-11T17:51:07Z

I make felted hats, but making one that small is pretty hard. the ones I've made are more like flapper hats. Also making the style top hats I'm interested in, which usually have a larger top than inseam, is pretty difficult too, because finding a hat shaper to fit that purpose is nearly impossible(if the hat were shaped larger at the top, you wouldn't be able to get it our once the hat is done drying). If you do use a straight cylindrical little hat shaper, the hat ends up looking more stove-pipe shaped and pilgrim-looking to me.

Alaska 2008-11-11T17:51:07Z Jennifer http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#37d6e4a8-82d7-4975-9c88-b26b74ca7fa1 2008-11-11T17:44:16Z 2008-11-11T17:44:16Z

I don't know of particular sites, but you may want to google Japanese lolita hats. Lolita is a Japanese street style of clothing that makes the wearer look like a giant doll and those hats are very popular with that crowd. There is a following in the U.S., so you wouldn't have to buy the hats from Japan. I know when i go to anime conventions, there are generally hats available for sale in the Dealer's hall, but I doubt you'd want to shell out the money for a convention just to get a hat. ^_^

Jennifer 2008-11-11T17:44:16Z Lyn http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#26635e34-6128-4c71-a03e-67ab17690515 2008-11-11T17:42:28Z 2008-11-11T17:42:28Z

I consulted with a friend of mine here in town about this recently. She is feeling drawn to make hats, knows how to do it, so I asked her about it. She is researching the materials to do it, so hopefully soon I can get her some good ol' bellydance business with mini top hats. She is very creative and has wonderful energies. If any of you ladies are interested please speak up because otherwise we may not know that you are interested!

Lyn 2008-11-11T17:42:28Z DuckAmuck http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#f71f5933-66b4-4145-838c-687814214315 2008-11-11T16:47:11Z 2008-11-11T16:47:11Z

I can't help but ask… are they too difficult to make? It doesn't sound like they would be. And then you would control the size and the color and never have to run out. Especially if they're felt.

DuckAmuck 2008-11-11T16:47:11Z NeoHips & The Skin Beaters http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#e3e51b03-4131-43d1-b0f2-016dc42b3a49 2008-11-11T16:43:08Z 2008-11-11T16:43:04Z

I feel your pain on this............I looked everywhere to buy plain black mini felt top hats...and grrrrrrrrrr....I couldn't......So if you find any pass on where.... :)

NeoHips & The Skin Beaters 2008-11-11T16:43:04Z Alaska http://dancemakeup.tribe.net/thread/275bff9b-bb92-406c-8cc5-7bbfa13ae2a0#8cf64c60-5124-4899-8362-5d0d98fb7a61 2008-11-10T23:14:51Z 2008-11-10T23:14:50Z

I have a few, and have made a couple from doll hats from hobby lobby doll hats, but would like to make a few different colored ones for my friends. I can only find one site with different colored hats (CR's crafts), but everything I want is hopelessly on backorder! Does anyone know of any other doll hat websites? I'm looking for felt top hats larger 5-7inch width i multiple color options...

Alaska 2008-11-10T23:14:50Z