To Cover Narrow Brim Sailor Without An Edge Seam


This method can be used satisfactorily only when the brim is narrow,

and the fabric pliable. For convenience we will give measurements as for

a two and one-half inch brim, flat sailor, outside edge measuring forty

inches. Cut a bias piece of velvet forty inches long and seven inches

wide. Fold this velvet through center lengthwise and stick pins every

three inches through edge of fold at right angles to edge and close to

> edge. This is to mark the line that must be placed on the edge of the

brim. If the velvet is not placed evenly, there will be found a greater

amount of fullness on one side than on the other. Place velvet over the

brim and pin on edge at points marked by pins. Stretch as tight as

possible. On a brim of this width all of the fullness should be worked

out. If this is found to be very difficult, lay the brim aside, with the

velvet pinned on, for an hour or for overnight, and the velvet will be

found to give a little more. Remove as much of the length as possible.

Locate seam, remove from frame, sew seam, and replace as before. Sew on

top close to headsize wire, working out all the fullness possible; pull

under part up into headsize. Sew one-fourth inch above headsize wire

onto the flaps, being careful not to pull the thread too tight or the

headsize wire will be reduced in size.



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