Hat Care 101
Reshaping the Brim of your Women's Hats -
The making of a women's straw hat and wool hat require a lot of heat and steam to pull the raw materials into shape.
Keeping this step in mind, the best way to reshape your hat is to reapply heat to help manipulate the material back into shape.
Items you'll need:
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A steam iron - make sure the steam reservoir and the iron face is clean
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A flat surface
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A towel / cloth in similar color to your hat
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Books for weight
Step 1:
Cover a flat surface with a towel. Place your hat on this surface for steaming and ironing.
Step 2:
Set the iron to the wool setting and a light steam.
Once the iron is ready, press the iron over the affected brim area and make sure the heat penetrates the material.
Step 3:
Cover this area with a cloth and then apply the books or other weights to the steamed brim.
Step 4 (optional):
Step repeat if the brim requires a bit more heat and pressure.
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