The Washington times., 1905-07-24
7TzE HOJIE ITS PROBLEMS IND ITS INTERESTS
PAPER HATS
Directions for Making Some Very At
tractive Ones

The paper hat-that is, the crepe paper
hat-made its appearance this spring on
the Riviera in u variety of fascinating
colors and shapes, and the adaptabiIity
Of this style of headgear for certain oc-
casions. such as garden parties. is be-
ing considered more or less seriously IN
this country.
Made well, crepe paper hats are de-
cidedly pretty. though most folk will be
inclined to take issue with one enthusi-
asst. who declares that it is impossiblc
to distinguish a well-made paper hat
from a straw one. Paper hats are easy
to make and are inexpensive, and in
most OF the millinery schools or classes
cre9e paper is utilized for practice work
The following directions, by an expert
may prove of service to those wishing TO
try experiments in the millinery line:
Tie shade is q matter for personal
taste. though the delicate tints and
black. trimmed with violet produce the
best results and the ordinary crepe
paper is required Two rolls are suff1-
cient for most hats but if a large shape
is wanted two and half rolls are re-
quired. The plating in three, six, or
eight strands, must be carefully done.
! The paper is unrolied and cut into strips
runs. The length of the strip will thus
be the width of the paper and the
breadth of 1t should be about one inch.
It will save time and trouble to cut the
paper folded double or in four. Cutting
the paper the length of the roll makes
a very rough edge, and entirely takes
out the crinkle. thus altogether losing
the straw effect. The number of strands
used should be tied together, and the
end, firmly pinned down first Six is,
perhaps. the most effective. but eight
looks very well also. For plating in
three only the paper should be cut a
little wider.
The first strands of paper should be
cut different lengths. so that the joins
of the strands do not all come together.
Made one at q time in separate places,
! they are hardly visible. The new strand
| should be folded round the, end of the
| Old one, with the edges turned inward,
and the two pinned together AS soon
| as the new strand is firmly plated IN
| the pin should be removed, AS far as
! possible, avoid having joins at the edge
! of the plait.
| About eight yards of plated paper
are required for an ordinary hat, but
| more may be needed.
The PAPER is now ready to be ad-
! jusJed TO the wire shape, which may be
| constructed by the home milliner OF
procured IN the shop. In making the
| hat the process Is the same as in COW
| ering frame with straw braid.
! A black edging is effective, or, if the
/ hat be white, black and white one.
/ This is made by mixing one or more
! black strands with the white ones. OF
| course. the whole hat may be plated in
/ two colors, If wished. The trimming
may consist Of roses. maHne. etc.
| There are several special points to be
remembered in making paper hats, viz
Cut the paper carefully, to avoid q
/ Jagged edge.
! Run each strand right through from
| one edge to the other, taking in all the
| other strands each time 1t IS a little
| difficult at first to plait in the last
strand on the right correctly.
| Plait evenly, pulling the strands down
| ward rather than across. This makes q
smoother and a frmer piait
Avoid, If possible, joining at the edges
! of the plait.