Are you looking for a fun and easy DIY Halloween project? Why not try making your own felt witch hat! Not only is it a great way to add a unique touch to your Halloween costume, but it's also a fun activity that you can do with your friends or family. Plus, it's super easy to make and doesn't require any sewing skills! To get started, you'll need a few supplies: - A piece of black felt - Fabric glue - Scissors - A ruler or measuring tape - A pencil or marker - Decorative items (optional) First, measure the circumference of your head with the measuring tape or ruler. Use this measurement to determine the height and width of your hat. For example, if your head circumference is 22 inches, you might want a hat that's 8 inches tall and 22 inches wide. Next, take your piece of black felt and fold it in half. Using your ruler or measuring tape, mark the height and width measurements on the folded edge of the felt.
“He comes in and the last song we play was ‘Black Superman.’ After it goes off, he says that’s the single. He never picked any of our singles. He said the reason why ‘Black Superman’ is the single is it explains what the whole album is going to be about.”
With their third full album, the collective continued to prove that they understood and could articulate the hopelessness that poverty spawns better than most rappers. From the eerie yells of a prison crowd straight out of the 1994 television drama Against The Wall to the sinister Zapp-inspired drum beat of Return of the Real expletive and I was mesmerized.
Using your ruler or measuring tape, mark the height and width measurements on the folded edge of the felt. Then, use your pencil or marker to connect the marks and create a triangle shape. Cut along the lines to create the main body of your witch hat.
‘Uncle Sam’s Curse’ didn’t slow Pomona’s Above the Law
From the eerie yells of a prison crowd straight out of the 1994 television drama “Against The Wall” to the sinister Zapp-inspired drum beat of “Return of the Real (expletive)” and I was mesmerized.
I still remember when Pomona’s Above the Law released its now classic West Xoast gangsta/political album “Uncle Sam’s Curse” in July 1994 and purchasing it during its first week at the Long Ear record store in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (which is thankfully still around).
The group’s mix of funk-drenched bass thumps, explicit vocals and content that ranged from racist government politics to lyrics about pimping made me feel like I was riding around with Cold 187um (now Big Hutch), KMG (Kevin “KMG” Gulley) and DJ Total K-Oss in my 1978 bronze Ford Mustang.
“To me it’s a pinnacle album of my career,” said producer and artist Big Hutch about the album he helped create. “The album we done was gangsta and political at same time. As a producer and a writer, it’s No. 1 for me.”
After “Return,” the release then flows into classic tracks like “Set Free,” “Kalifornia” all the way to “Gangsta Madness.” I could play the album all the way through.
It was intentional, said Hutch, whose real name is Gregory Hutchinson.
“It’s our personal views going through the ghetto based on what he government put us through as young blacks,” the 1985 Pomona High School graduate told me during a recent interview. “That’s how we came with that record.”
The album, which was released on pioneering gangsta hip-hop artist Eazy E’s Ruthless Records, is out of print now but can be found on YouTube. Hutch would like to see it remastered, but the rights are owned by Ruthless Records, which currently has a non-functioning website.
“Uncle Sam’s Curse” also features some of the best rhyming from Tone Loc I’ve ever heard on the song “Who Ryde,” which has entertaining lines like “When I attack/it’s like a swing of the baseball bat.”
“We’ve always been good friends with Tone Loc,” Hutch said, adding the “Wild Thing” artist wrote his own verse for the Above the Law track. “We hung out a lot together, like when the West was on a roll together. We wanted him on (our 1993 album) ‘Black Mafia Life,’ but he was touring or whatever. When it slowed down, we were cutting ‘Uncle Sam’s Curse.’ I wanted him because I was partially a fan and it was out of respect for a talented guy.”
The group also wasn’t shy about letting people they know they were from Pomona.
“I got to give a shout out to Pomona,” Hutch proudly recalled, referring to one of the opening lines to “Kalifornia.”
For me, growing up in Idaho, my first exposure to Pomona was Above the Law and as a then 18-year-old I wanted to see if it matched up with their entertaining yet sadly tragic stories about gang banging, partying and keeping your head above water despite challenging economic conditions.
The biggest hit was “Black Superman,” which is still played on the radio station 93.5 KDAY today with lyrics from KMG that go: “So I stumble as I slide to the Chevy/Yeah, my eyes kinda teary and gun kinda heavy/I’m a walking, dead man is what they call me” as well as a hook with “Black Superman” over and over.
“Sonically it’s a bumping record,” Hutch told me. “I think the content is timeless. People can relate to it if they’re young or old and gray. That’s what ‘Black Superman’ does. It’s kind of crazy because I didn’t realize how long it’s been since we cut that record. It’s 20 years.”
Hutch said Eazy-E selected the song to be the single.
“He comes in and the last song we play was ‘Black Superman.’ After it goes off, he says that’s the single. He never picked any of our singles. He said the reason why ‘Black Superman’ is the single is it explains what the whole album is going to be about.”
So where does the title come from? Hutch had an answer for that as well.
“Me and KMG were talking about how we want to make a record ghetto and political. We wanted our record to be called ‘The Ghetto,’ but we always put together something to make people think. I said, ‘Well the government is considered Uncle Sam, and the ghetto is considered to be the government curse on poor people — and that’s how we came up with it.”
The group, without KMG who died in 2012, is scheduled to perform on Sept. 6 at KDAY’s Fresh Fest in Los Angeles with Kokane and Total K-Oss. In the meantime, fans can check out the album “The Big Hit,” which Hutch dropped in April.
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The group’s mix of funk-drenched bass thumps, explicit vocals and content that ranged from racist government politics to lyrics about pimping made me feel like I was riding around with Cold 187um (now Big Hutch), KMG (Kevin “KMG” Gulley) and DJ Total K-Oss in my 1978 bronze Ford Mustang.
Once you have your triangle shape, fold it in half so that the two shorter edges are lined up. Using your fabric glue, apply a thin line along the longer edge of the triangle. Press firmly to secure the glue and hold the felt together. Allow the glue to dry completely before moving on. Now it's time to create the brim of your hat. Take the remaining piece of black felt and fold it in half. Use your ruler or measuring tape to mark a circle on the folded edge. The diameter of the circle should be slightly larger than the width of your hat. Cut along the lines to create the brim. Attach the brim to the bottom of the hat by applying a thin line of fabric glue along the edge of the brim. Carefully press it onto the bottom edge of the hat, making sure to align it with the edges. Allow the glue to dry completely. Once your hat is dry, you can get creative and add some decorative touches! You can glue on ribbon, feathers, or even mini witches' broomsticks to give your hat a unique flair. The possibilities are endless! In conclusion, making your own felt witch hat is a fun and easy way to add some personality to your Halloween costume. Whether you're going for a classic witch look or something more whimsical, you can customize your hat to fit your style. So gather your supplies and get crafting!.
Reviews for "Make a Stunning Felt Witch Hat with This DIY Tutorial"
1. John - 2/5 - I was really excited to try out this DIY project for Halloween, but I found the instructions for making the felt witch hat to be very confusing. The steps were not clearly explained, and the pictures provided weren't helpful either. I ended up making a hat that didn't quite resemble a witch hat at all. I'm disappointed with this DIY tutorial and would not recommend it to others looking to make a felt witch hat.
2. Sarah - 3/5 - The Felt witch hat DIY tutorial was okay, but it could definitely be improved. The instructions were a bit vague at times, and I had to re-read them several times to understand what I was supposed to do. Additionally, the materials list was not comprehensive, and I had to purchase some extra supplies in order to complete the project. While the final result was decent, it wasn't as great as I had hoped. Overall, I think there are better tutorials out there for making felt witch hats.
3. Lisa - 2/5 - I found the Felt witch hat DIY tutorial to be frustrating and time-consuming. The instructions were not easy to follow, and there weren't any helpful tips or tricks included. I struggled with cutting the felt pieces to the correct size and shape, and my hat ended up looking lopsided and messy. I wish the tutorial had provided more guidance and detailed explanations. This was not a satisfying DIY project for me, and I wouldn't recommend it to others.