Tighten the wing nuts while holding the strap tight against the cap.
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13. Smooth the lower part of the cap while snapping the buckle closed. The buckle should be tight.
14. If clips were used to secure the stabilizer while hooping, remove them now.
15. If sewing on the sides of the cap, smooth the cap material backward and over the clip posts on the
both sides. Indent the cap material along the clip posts.
16. While pressing the cap material around the post, use a clip to secure the material to the post. Orient
the clip handles toward the back of the cap.
These are only necessary when sewing the sides of the cap or if the cap is unstructured.
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