how to reshape a straw hat
Hold the hat over the steam until the straw is damp then quickly place a bowl or other round object inside. Michael Price/Demand Media. Smooth the hat around the bowl with your hand to help form the shape. Gently reshape the rest of the hat by hand. straw hat provides a lightweight barrier between your face and the elements. However, after a season of being stored, you may find your hat squished or misshapen from being shoved into a closet or having something placed on top of it.