Panama problem

[thunderw21]

I have a nice Stetson Medalist Panama hat. Unfortunately its right bash has 'collapsed'. Instead of being rounded in shape like usual it has enlongated, extended down below the ribbon. I hope that's clear, I don't have any pics. Is there anyway to pop and keep this elongated part into its original shape?
Thanks,
Billy

 

[RBH]

I think I understand what you mean.
Look at the pic I posted
pic 1 this is what you mean by the round shape.
pic 2 the shape has drifted down to the ribbon
pic 3 is what I have done to help elimate this problem. I have a hat jack that I place in my hat. In the pic it is place in between the two arrows. I do not tighten it very much, just enough to push out the indentation. I then spray the straw with water and let it dry, I have had to do this several times but usally have good luck with removing the indentation. If you do not have a hat jack you may be able to use a bowl or some such rounded object.
Good Luck and let use know your results.

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[thunderw21]

Thanks RBH,
That's exactly what I'm talking about (great visual aid). I'll try out your technique and see what happens.
Thanks again,
Billy