How to Make a Paper Chef Hat for Kids

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Tape one sheet to the second

   Then repeat, forming a continuous sheet.
   
   You'll need 3 sheets to make pleated paper chef hats.
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   Step 2: along the shorter side.

   Crease your paper so that each pleat is 1/3 inch wide, with 1 1/4 inches between each one.
   
   Fold the creasing lines in the same direction.
   
   Don’t worry if there is a fraction on the last pleat. ,, The length should be equal to that of your hat, so use 3 sheets of A4 paper.
   
   Cut it to the length the same as the length of pleated paper.
   
   This will serve as a headband for the hat! Make 2 folding lines as pictured, 1 inch from one side and 2 inches from the other. , Don’t forget to tape it down securely.
   
   Fold the headband along the folding line and make it wrap the edge the pleated paper. , Put the 2/3 part under the remaining 1/3 section and lock it with the upper folding parts of the band.
   
   Fix the top of 1/3 to the un-seal top of the pleat. , Your pleated paper chef hat is finished!
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   Step 3: Start the first fold 1 1/4 inches from the short edge of the paper.

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   Step 4: After making the entire pleats

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   Step 5: fold and fix the hat top with adhesive tape.

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   Step 6: Trim a piece of paper with width about 6 1/4 inch.

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   Step 7: Place the pleated paper along the edge of the headband.

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   Step 8: Turn the piece over and fold it 2/3 along the length.

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   Step 9: Smooth out the hat.

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