DRESS 526 36 «.oc»7e& Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Cut each of these lengths in half ; this gives four lengths, each 18 by 9 inches. Three pieces are for the loops and the fourth for the "tie- over." 19 Take the third length and sew on one inch from the top right-side front of bow, but on the slant ; this is to avoid stiffness. Bend the wire here and there to give a softer effect. Hem the two long sides of each piece, and leave the hem sufficiently wide to allow a wire to be inserted. Nip off eight lengths of wire, each measuring 19 inches. Then push one of these through each hem separately to support and strengthen the bow. Fig. 5 Sew an edging of fur along each hem, on the wrong side, being careful not to catch the hair. Fig. 6 Make loops of three lengths, as illustrated, and pleat each at the ends. Fig. 9 Sew the bow on to the left-side front of hat, and stitch through the crown. Tie or knot, as artistically as possible, the remaining piece of lace over centre. A large rosette of Chantilly lace edged with skunk would also be a very smart finish for a hat. If skunk is too expensive, marabout or a velvet edging can be substituted. Rosette - maki ng For a fairly large rosette, i yard of Chantilly lace, black or white, 18 inches wide (about 2S. iiid. per yard), 5 yards of skunk or marabout, or any other fur selected, and two rings of lace wire to support the lace, are necessary. F,g.7 Join two of these lengths to- gether. Cut lace in half lengthways ; this gives two lengths , 36 by 9 inches each. The first stages are the same as described above for the making of the bow. Fig. 1 1
