try using a presscloth and ironing with a cool iron or try steaming and shaping.

I sure wouldn't put an iron on the 'right' side of the vinyl. Make a form to put inside, maybe of bendable cardboard, to fit as closely to shape as possible. Then put it in the sun, if you have any, or near a heat source, like a furnace or radiator.

How disappointing!

Maybe try your hairdryer...control heat by holding it at a distance, then closer, etc.

Suzi

Thanks, alinehuey, Red Confetti and grittymitts! I may have to try all three to see what works best. Poor DS is desperate for the hat to look right, so I sure hope I can make it so. Thank you!

Just thought I'd let you know the hair dryer worked. I had to untack the brim because it was tacked all wrong, so about 1/2 hour of blow-drying plus some new stitching, and it looks great! Thank you!