How to Reshape a Straw Bonnet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare the area.

   You'll need a medium-sized glass bowl, plenty of hot, boiling water, the bonnet, and a clean counter. , You'll reshape the bonnet by using the water's steam, so make sure the water is thoroughly boiling before you use it. , Nearly all the steam should be entering the hat. , Place a clean cloth from the uncovered bowl to the brim to ensure efficient usage of the steam. , Leave it over the steam for as long as the bonnet needs it and as long as you have time.
   
   If you're busy you can always return to steaming the bonnet later.
   
   If the steam dies down before you've made much progress, add more boiling water to the bowl. ,
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   Step 2: Pour about 4" of boiling water into the bowl.

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   Step 3: To reshape the entire hat

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   Step 4: set it over the bowl all the way.

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   Step 5: To focus on reshaping the bonnet's brim

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   Step 6: set the bonnet upright on the counter so it's wrapped around the bowl

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   Step 7: with the brim over the bowl.

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   Step 8: Check the bonnet every five minutes and do your best to bend it into the desired shape before returning it to the steam.

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   Step 9: Continue the process until your bonnet is the desired shape.

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