Tape the half-inch tab of the first sheet to the 1 1/4 inches tab of the second. Repeat, forming a continuous pleated strip. Jeff Farris. Tape two pieces of paper end to end with an overlap of one inch, resulting in a piece of paper 8 1/2 inches by 21 inches (larger hats will need a third piece of paper).Use the folding guide to mark 1 1/4 inches along the long edge of the paper and fold along the line.eff Farris. Tape two pieces of paper end to end with an overlap of one inch, resulting in a piece of paper 8 1/2 inches by 21 inches (larger hats will need a third piece of paper). Use the folding guide to mark 1 1/4 inches along the long edge of the paper and fold along the line.