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for the crown is usually made in the shape of a 
circle about fourteen inches in diameter, with the 
same number of thicknesses as the brim. Gather 
one-quarter of an inch from the edge, adjust full- 
ness and sew to the headsize wire. The height of 
the crown depends upon the style of hair dressing. 
Place a band of the same material as the crown, or 
a narrow ribbon, around the base of the crown for 
trimming and to conceal the wires. A wired bow of 
the sheer material may be used very effectively. 
(See chapter on "Bows.")