11 Hat of Plaited Rope
Problem—To sew the braid together to form two angles.
Material—Raffia.
HAT OF PLAITED RAFFIA
First plait the raffia together until you have a very long braid. Take the starting end, make the button, and sew round and round, as in making the purse. When the top of the crown is as large as you wish it, turn the braid at right angles and form the sides. When, in your judgment, the crown is high enough, make a second right angle to form the brim, which may be wide or narrow as taste dictates. Use a blunt needle (Smith's tapestry, No. 18).
12 Napkin Ring
Problem—To construct a raffia napkin ring.