34      MAKE YOUR OWN HATS 
 
COVERING TURBANS- 
  Turbans are becoming to many types and are 
particularly suitable for the matron. Gay coverings 
are used on them often when they would be out of 
place on a larger hat. However, any material may 
be used; braids, alone or in combination with fabric. 
Velvets, georgette, satin, and taffeta are used. A 
turban covered entirely with flowers sewed down 
flat makes a charming hat: the lower edge invari- 
ably looks better if first bound with a bias piece of 
velvet no matter what the covering may be-it 
seems to give a softer look around the face. A round 
crown of buckram makes a good turban frame if a 
bias strip of crinoline an inch wide is sewed to the 
lower edge to give a little flare. A frame of this 
kind may be draped with velvet, satin, georgette, or 
any pliable material, and when skillfully done the 
effect is beautiful indeed.