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...and sew over it to secure it in place.
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Keep adding and sewing rings until you have reached the desired height of the crown. Here, the distance...
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...from the left to the right over the top measures 37 cm. Sew the final ring slightly wider than the others.
30 Tip! If an irregularity
remains visible after attempting to hide it,
repair it using a small, precise hand stitch for a neat finish.
Sew up to 8 cm before reaching the centre back. From there, ...
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...angle the straw braid diagonally under the last ring, ensuring it ends precisely at the centre back.
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Trim the straw braid on the inside, leaving a 1 cm overlap past the centre back for a clean finish.
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Place the straw crown on a block. If the straw begins to dry out, lightly moisten it again with a damp sponge.
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Use your hands to smooth and shape the crown, then gently pull the last ring, which is sewn a bit looser, outward to create an edge.
35 Allow the crown to fully dry.
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Pin a petersham ribbon inside the crown...
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