Hat Care 101

Click Tracker | October 14, 2019

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:

A steam iron - make sure the steam reservoir and the iron face is clean
A flat surface
A towel / cloth in similar color to your hat
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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Size Guide

How to measure your head

We prefer that you measure your head in centimeters because it tends to be more accurate than inches. Measure several times to ensure accuracy.

sketch of a hand holding a measuring tape

step 1

To measure your head size where your hat will sit, gather a cloth measuring tape or a simple string.

sketch of a measuring tape wrapped around a women's head

step 2

Start at the back of your head by gently wrapping the measuring tape or string towards your forehead a half inch (temple area) above your ears. Meet both ends of the measuring tape or string at the center of your forehead above the eyebrows.

sketch of a hands extending a measuring tape

step 3