At the end of each season when hats are to be stored for another season, they should be examined carefully. Hats to be used in the same way at another time should be well dusted and spots that might tempt moths should be removed (page 283). The hats should be wrapped carefully.

If the hat is not to be used in its original shape again, it should be ripped apart. Any wire should be rolled and ribbons and velvet cleaned. All covered wire should be saved, since it is not always easy to obtain a piece of wire when needed. If millinery material is cleaned and rolled instead of folded it may offer a much greater suggestion for remodeling than when it is soiled and crushed.

The frame material is not often good enough to be used again, but if it is in fair condition it may be improved by dampening and repressing. Good pieces may be saved for making buckles, backs for ribbon decorations, or for piecing out another frame.

Plate XV

Top, simple and effective designs in small hats. Bottom, finishes for corset covers.