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Flattening Brim & Stitching Sweatband?
The sweatband is cut to a curved shape, it's just not enough of a curve for this particular hat. I'll make do with it though and see if I can remove most of the ripples with a v-cut. I've tried a couple of things to get the stiffener out, it's quite deep into the pile in some places and gives... -
Flattening Brim & Stitching Sweatband?
I've stretched a hat before so I should be ok with that bit (I hope), good idea to keep the jack in when working on the brim. Annoyingly the sweatband I purchased has a tiny reed area with which to attach it to the body, I guess I'll have to be extra careful when sewing it in. I'm not too... -
Flattening Brim & Stitching Sweatband?
Right, so my plan of attack will be: 1) Steam brim and brush out stiffener, I'll try using alcohol if that doesn't work. 2) Steam and stretch crown to fit my big head, it needs to be maybe up to 1cm larger. 3) Steam and flatten brim after re-sizing so it doesn't get warped again. Any tips for... -
Flattening Brim & Stitching Sweatband?
Thanks for the detailed reply, I'm afraid I don't know what stiffener he used. I'll try your techniques, they sound like a good call. Yes, it's reeded goatskin I believe.
