How to Shape a Straw Hat

Our very first video had lots of interest but was filmed the wrong direction. Here's a new and improved video of how to shape a straw hat!

[@ddthien48]

I have been watching your videos for a while now and have learned so much about shaping felt and straw hats. Your instructions are easy to follow and I like how you define the process. I bought a new hat off of ebay and when it was delivered, I saw that the brim in the front had a sharp crease in it, probably from the box being thrown around. So I am going to try and work the crease out using your techniques. Thanks for your great videos.

[@cowboy915100]

Went to boot barn the other day. Was gonna get the rodeo king 25x open crown and shape it. I ended up getting the Bailey Dirk 10x . Probably gonna go back and get the rodeo king also.

[@kr115]

Well done! Great job on that straw!👍👊

[@jolt06]

I'm getting I to hat making as a hobbies. And found your vids very helpful. Keep it up!

[@TEREYRICARDO]

I love the way you shaped it! No offense, but it's way nicer than the one you are wearing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@ddthien48]

I ordered a pre-owned hat on-line and unfortunately it was banged up pretty good in the shipping (no fault of the person who mailed it). I am going to have to completely re-do the shape of the brim. Can I lay the hat face down on a table and flatten the brim completely. Should I steam the brim first? What would you recommend as a solution to repair and reshaping the brim? The crown is actually in good shape so I won't need to repair that. Thank you for all of your straw and felt hat videos. I certainly have learned a lot. Hmmm; possibly an idea for another video!

[@joshwilcox8941]

Great vid! Could you make a vid on how to shape the hat you're wearing?

[@jackdillon4467]

Great hat you’re wearing

[@gagewatts9991]

hi can you do a video on how you ha your turkey feather set in your hat?

[@commmarine9547]

This may be a stupid question, but should a new hat be symmetrical? I am on my second hat and both had very noticeable symmetry issues from front and back. 1st hat was a Stetson felt 30x "hand made" (more than likely defect hats they are rebranding as "hand made") and the second is a resistol George Straight 10x straw. I have worn hats in the past and don't recall these issues.

[@gingermomof6]

My American Hat Company has been shaped but would like the Brim reshaped…Is this possible.

[@AltitudeRE]

What color are your walls? That’s a great color. Also watching for hat shaping of course, 😂

[@StartupCowboy]

Let me check with my wife, she will know!

[@AltitudeRE]

@@StartupCowboy much appreciated!

[@StartupCowboy]

It’s called Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore

[@AltitudeRE]

@@StartupCowboy you’re awesome! Keep doing these videos. Sorry for the random questions but happy you replied.

[@thisguy2909]

How do you stiffen a straw hat?

[@SoldierAndrew]

What's your personal method of stiffening the hat band ribbon tails so they don't flop around on windy days?

[@StartupCowboy]

I usually spray them with starch. Hair spray also works well.

[@SoldierAndrew]

@@StartupCowboy I always been using glue. I'm gonna try starch, per your advice. Thank you.

[@deandallmann4464]

How do you distress a straw hat?

[@chrisbeausoleil8539]

Can a Stetson Open Road Shantung straw hat be shaped? I would like the lower the front & back brim. I understand that shantung straw is basically paper. Thanks

[@StartupCowboy]

Yes it sure can

[@snelpy]

I want the brim of my straw hat more flat. Can I use an iron with steam? Thank you🤠

[@StartupCowboy]

Yes you sure can. You may have to take your time to get plenty of heat but you should be able to do it!

[@snelpy]

Thanks so much!

[@mamatalu]

I simply used an iron with steam feature and it got done in just few minutes. The hat is from Walmart!

[@arnoldpago1096]

How can you repair a cracked straw hat

[@polocash11]

What hat are you wearing?

[@StartupCowboy]

This is an American silver belly, 7X

[@junioorr.4727]

@@StartupCowboy whats the shape though? i wanna get it shaped like yours

Too long to get going