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edge refinished with one or more rows of ornamental braid of the same color. If it seems necessary to use an edge wire, t

ece of buckram sewed to the bottom of the crown and then sewed back to the brim. Of course trimming must be planned to cover up this

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ome-blocking by the use of heavy cardboard. A rounded crown can be made flat on top, and a slightly rolling brim can be made into a straight brim by using this metho

e straw crown sufficiently to make it very pliable and pull it into shape over this cardboard crown. Turn the crown upside down on a flat surface and place a weight in the crown. A flatiron or a small stone jar will make a good weight. Bind the outside firmly and smoothly with a cloth, pin in place, and leave

from the crown, the hat may be completely changed by slipping the brim down over the crown, leaving it an inch or so from the bottom on one side or in the back, making a bandeau which lends itself to trimming of flowers

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bleaching fluid may be bought all ready to use according to printed directions. Two or three coatings of coloring will change the color. Pleasing results a

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me straw will not stand dampening, so try out a small piece firs

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on the brim of some sheer material, such as georgette or crêpe de chine, finished off at the edge over a wire. The facing may be put on top of the brim if de

mingled with green leaves. They should then be covered with a layer or more of maline. This is a good

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oll of cloth or paper must be held in the hand while pressing the crown. A break in buckram is difficult to remove; however, if new mater

nd trim to the required width. If it is to droop or roll, slash the brim from the outer edge to the headsize wire and lap one-quarter of an inch at the

; make the headsize wire the required size and sew back on the brim. Trim the outer edge of the brim and add the edge wire. The same thing may be done to the crown. If too large, divide into halves and lap the edges until it is the required size, or a piece of material may

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rame should have six sticks instead of four, and circles not more than one inch apart, shaped as desired. Old or new buckr

e, remove from the frame, cut on the pencil mark and sew a headsize wire on the edge. If there are marks of the wire to be removed, hold a cloth on the inside of the crown and press lightly with a hot iron. The brim is m

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re brim may be re-covered with georgette-an old, half-worn waist will do nicely, using the back or sleeves, or any portions that are not too badly worn. When a h

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hot iron, then on beeswax. Continue the operation of rubbing the hat with the nap until it is restored to its original freshness. The crown must be packed with cloth before rubbing to keep it solid enough to do satisfactory work. If the brim of a felt or beaver hat needs cutti

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great force of the steam will raise the pile much more quickly than the method of using a damp cloth over a hot iron. If the velvet after steaming is found to be still too imperfect or faded to be used on the hat plain, it may be gathered a half inch apa

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venly on a padded surface, a damp cloth placed over it, then a hot iron passed over it without touching it, but near enough so that a slight amount of

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through the hands several times until it is clean; rinse in clear gasoline and shake in the fresh air till dry.

sew on a hat and produce the desired effect. The end of the quill may be sewed very firmly to the

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around a bottle and leave to dry. Do not press until after twenty-four hours, if cleaned in gasoline. To produce extra stiffness, rin

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e much frayed, trim them slightly with the shears. Green leaves may be dipped in hot paraffine to restore their gloss, or press

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be curved by holding it over the spout of a tea-kettle of rapidly boiling water. Place a dull knife on the underside and press the quill hard enoug

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line or a hair net of the same color. Wings may be covered with a co

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e lace well in warm water. Shake gently and pin down smoothly on a sheet, being careful to stretch and pin each scallop in plac

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and faded. Place a thin, damp cloth over them and press with a warm

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