MAKE YOUR OWN HATS 
 
 
A ROLLING BRIM- 
  Whether the hat is made in one piece or with a 
separate brim, the same method is used. First, as 
always, the paper pattern. If the brim is to roll 
closely on one side and much higher than on the 
other, extra wires will be needed to fill the space. 
The place for these may be determined on the paper 
pattern. They may go all the way around, being 
brought more closely together on the low side or 
only part way around as in the illustration. 
  Wire frame making requires much patience and 
practice. It is an art just as all millinery is an art. 
Lines are all important. Because of this I urge 
much pattern making. Even though one may not 
have the fundamental principles of art, something 
really good often develops and we find we have 
built better than we knew. It stimulates originality, 
but we must work without fear. 
 
To COLOR WIRE FRAMES- 
  Wires come in both black and white. A white 
frame may be colored to match any sheer fabric 
used for its covering. It will be found to be more 
simple to color the frame after it is made. Any of 
the cold or soap dyes may be used. If these are not 
 
 
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