Uzbeki Spy Hat (or Wizard Hat)

Step 4 Stuffed brim

The brim consists of a stuffed tube whose inner circumference is the same size as the bottom of the cone. To make this, you'll create a tube out of fabric the length of the brim's outer circumference. To determine the outer circumference, tuck the fabric inside the cone and set it down; lay a tape measure around the edge at about 2 inches out from the hat. Add an inch or so to the result for seam allowance, but this doesn't have to be very accurate. (It will probably be between 34 and 38 inches for an adult.)

Cut a strip of fabric 6" wide and as long as you just measured. If you're putting trim on, sew it on now, however you want it (a single stripe is elegant looking but you can also go crazy with it). Now fold the strip crosswise, right sides together, and stitch the ends together.

Fold the resulting circle together, lengthwise, to create a doughnut shape. This time you want the WRONG sides together, with the seam allowances sticking out, as you'll use them to attach the brim to the hat. Sew most of the way around, leaving 3 or 4 inches open to stuff the brim. Stuff gently, the brim should not be stiff. Then stitch the hole closed.