It may form the simplest trimming, or be used for the most elaborate of the tailored designs. It very rightly comes first in the list of tailored trimmings. Which Outline the Edge, Line A. 1. Band and bow . Many tailored and sport hats have merely a band and bow of ribbon as trimming.
Many embroidered hats have a band and bow of narrow ribbon as a finish.
Flat ornaments of pleating and loops. This type of ornament is made on a foundation of elastic net, crinoline, or buckram. Turned before Fastening It to the Ornament. In most cases the foundation is wired and covered with silk or fabric to match the ribbon. Half-moons, triangles, ovals, and semicircles make good foundation shapes.