When a soft crown is desired, the top of the crown may be cut out with a razor blade after the hat is completed but before the hat is lined. Desirable kinds of pressed crowns. A plain oval crown is the best foundation for most cap and section crowns.
Shaped oval crowns.
Start with 4 inches and cut it lower if desired. Stretch the bias frame material so that the headsize is larger around than the top of the band. After it is shaped trim the headsize edge and wire and bind it. Cut the top edge so that it slants down in a lower curve on the right side. Bind it as for a frame edge.