From 20006514d4326713d8e69ef61d4726378333616d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Elena ``of Valhalla'' Grandi <valhalla@trueelena.org>
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:58:30 +0200
Subject: some hoods steps
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.../contemporary_unisex/headwear/hood_scarf/index.rst | 8 ++++++++
.../contemporary_unisex/headwear/square_hood/index.rst | 18 ++++++++++++++++--
2 files changed, 24 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)
diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/hood_scarf/index.rst b/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/hood_scarf/index.rst
index 5ab5b07..d449702 100644
--- a/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/hood_scarf/index.rst
+++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/hood_scarf/index.rst
@@ -72,5 +72,13 @@ length.
you may want to lay the two halves side by side and topstitch with a
zig-zag stitch, but the area near the top seam will be quite fussy.
+.. tip::
+
+ Before finishing this last seam with a knot check the hood for fit,
+ and if necessary adapt its lenght.
+
+Optional but recommended: a short distance from the end of the back
+seam, make a thread bar between the two free sides.
+
See Also
--------
diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/square_hood/index.rst b/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/square_hood/index.rst
index 45fdbca..0c13f0c 100644
--- a/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/square_hood/index.rst
+++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/square_hood/index.rst
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Square Hood
This hood is vaguely inspired by the Skjoldehamn Hood, in that the
finished object has a vaguely similar shape, but uses a completely
different construction method and pattern, suitable for very narrow
-fabric
+fabric (
Materials
---------
@@ -43,7 +43,21 @@ Instructions
------------
Hem all edges: fold down the raw edges twice towards the wrong side,
-mitering the corners, and hemstitch down.
+mitering the corners, and either hemstitch down or topstitch with a
+running stitch.
+
+.. tip::
+
+ If your fabric has plain selvedges, like those created by historical
+ looms, you can avoid finishing that side and use it as-is.
+
+.. tip::
+
+ When using heavier fabric that does not fray, like fulled wool, you
+ can fold it just once towards the wrong side instead of twice, for
+ less bulk.
+
+
See Also
--------
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