Milan braid makes some of the smartest of the spring hats. It is an expensive braid both from the point of cost of material and of labor, but is well worth the cost. The sewing gives interesting construction problems for the classroom. Lisere braid has a harder finish and more of a shine than milan braid. Lisere stripping is used for combination sewing with hair braid.
Tuscan braid is used for elaborate sport and lingerie hats.
Special patterns are made for embroidery use. In these patterns the design is practically complete and ready to be applied to hats of straw cloth or fabric. Yarn braid comes in plain and mixed colors suitable for sport wear. Entire hats are often made of and trimmed with yarn braid. Flowers may be made of assorted colors and used on plain colored hats.