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GeorgeMac3124

GeorgeMac3124

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Hello folks,

I have a question regarding resizing a flat cap, but I’m new here so let me start by introducing myself. I’m George, in my early twenties. I’m originally from the UK but have lived in the Netherlands basically all my life.

My question: I have a (cheap) flat cap that I really quite like the look of, but it’s a size or two too large for me. I’m a 55-56cm myself, the cap is 57cm - or so the label in it said.
I was wondering if it were possible to make the inside band a wee bit smaller so I can fit it better. I’ll add some photos, so you’re able to see what I can see.

Much thanks in advance.
 

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belfastboy

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GeorgeMac3124 said:
Hello folks,

I have a question regarding resizing a flat cap, but I’m new here so let me start by introducing myself. I’m George, in my early twenties. I’m originally from the UK but have lived in the Netherlands basically all my life.

My question: I have a (cheap) flat cap that I really quite like the look of, but it’s a size or two too large for me. I’m a 55-56cm myself, the cap is 57cm - or so the label in it said.
I was wondering if it were possible to make the inside band a wee bit smaller so I can fit it better. I’ll add some photos, so you’re able to see what I can see.

Much thanks in advance.
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I have had success with flat caps a size too large by shrinking them....If the cap is polyester it won't work but with wool or cotton it works as long as the sweat band is cotton and not leather. Do Not do this if it is leather. If cotton boil some water, pour it on the band and cap only in the sweat band area. It should shrink up almost immediately, while still wet but cooled down screw it on your head and it will dry to fit.
The other is to remove the cloth sweat, resize and sew but depending on how much the reduction you will likely need to sew puckers/pleats in the cap itself. Some caps that fit more than 1 size have an elastic in the back part of the sweat and the cap material is slightly pleated and designed to accordian open. If you can find one online you will see what I mean by slight puckering/pleating in the cap material. Make sense??
 
GeorgeMac3124

GeorgeMac3124

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belfastboy said:
I have had success with flat caps a size too large by shrinking them....If the cap is polyester it won't work but with wool or cotton it works as long as the sweat band is cotton and not leather. Do Not do this if it is leather. If cotton boil some water, pour it on the band and cap only in the sweat band area. It should shrink up almost immediately, while still wet but cooled down screw it on your head and it will dry to fit.
The other is to remove the cloth sweat, resize and sew but depending on how much the reduction you will likely need to sew puckers/pleats in the cap itself. Some caps that fit more than 1 size have an elastic in the back part of the sweat and the cap material is slightly pleated and designed to accordian open. If you can find one online you will see what I mean by slight puckering/pleating in the cap material. Make sense??
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Thanks for the reply,
I’ll try some things out and see if it works!
 
Zaphod

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Hello All...
I've got several ivy caps from Hanna Hats in Tweed and one in Linen. I was planning to wear the linen hat in warmer weather here in Eastern Canada. It works well for Spring/Fall weather, but it's too hot for Summer (15+ Degree) weather. can anyone suggest a good summer ivy cap? I've been looking at the linen ones from Berkowski that have a mesh lining, but I'm worried even that will be too hot. Maybe I'll just have to settle for no hat during the hottest part of Summer, or buy a straw fedora/trilby. There are a few hat shops I can go to here in Montreal (Henri Henri or Magill Hats, both which sells City Sports Caps and get advice too )Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Mike(y)
P.S Not sure if it's important, but I have a big head (62/63 cm)
 
belfastboy

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Zaphod said:
Hello All...
I've got several ivy caps from Hanna Hats in Tweed and one in Linen. I was planning to wear the linen hat in warmer weather here in Eastern Canada. It works well for Spring/Fall weather, but it's too hot for Summer (15+ Degree) weather. can anyone suggest a good summer ivy cap? I've been looking at the linen ones from Berkowski that have a mesh lining, but I'm worried even that will be too hot. Maybe I'll just have to settle for no hat during the hottest part of Summer, or buy a straw fedora/trilby. There are a few hat shops I can go to here in Montreal (Henri Henri or Magill Hats, both which sells City Sports Caps and get advice too )Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Mike(y)
P.S Not sure if it's important, but I have a big head (62/63 cm)
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Zaphod said:
Hello All...
I've got several ivy caps from Hanna Hats in Tweed and one in Linen. I was planning to wear the linen hat in warmer weather here in Eastern Canada. It works well for Spring/Fall weather, but it's too hot for Summer (15+ Degree) weather. can anyone suggest a good summer ivy cap? I've been looking at the linen ones from Berkowski that have a mesh lining, but I'm worried even that will be too hot. Maybe I'll just have to settle for no hat during the hottest part of Summer, or buy a straw fedora/trilby. There are a few hat shops I can go to here in Montreal (Henri Henri or Magill Hats, both which sells City Sports Caps and get advice too )Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Mike(y)
P.S Not sure if it's important, but I have a big head (62/63 cm)
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Check with Short Balding Guy here in the Lounge. He has a custom cap..newsboy/ivy style that is made from a straw/mesh that looks amazing. It is so very light weight. I cannot recall the custom cap maker that made it for him. But it looked amazing.
 
Tukwila

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I have linen caps and they get a little air flow, my hemp cap from Keith Lo Bue in Australia has even more airflow, but a good semi-calado/ventilated straw hat has the most airflow that I've experienced. Any little breeze blows in, right over and around your head, and if you've been sweating at all, the air feels like your own personal little a/c unit, right there on your head.

Sad, but true, if there's no breeze, it's still pretty darn hot when it's hot!
 
AbbaDatDeHat

AbbaDatDeHat

I'll Lock Up
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QUESTION:
Can our member identity be hacked or hijacked by some usurper to post using our member id???

I ask because of a issue this evening in the classifieds where a very well known member has an item to sell and there is some compelling evidence that it may not be that actual member who posted the item in the classifieds.
Very disturbing.
Thanks
Bowen
 
Just A Hat Rack

Just A Hat Rack

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Does anyone have any advice on how to handle excess tie ends of a hat band? I bought a Navajo beaded band a couple years ago, tied it on, and just left it as is. I'm getting kind of tired of it dangling around. I wasn't sure if there was a way to tie, tuck or just simply trim them back.
 
belfastboy

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Just A Hat Rack said:
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Does anyone have any advice on how to handle excess tie ends of a hat band? I bought a Navajo beaded band a couple years ago, tied it on, and just left it as is. I'm getting kind of tired of it dangling around. I wasn't sure if there was a way to tie, tuck or just simply trim them back.
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I would trim it to fit, cutting it slightly small if there is some stretch to it. Then either sew the ends together or if it is leather a good leather contact cement should hold it. The tension produced from cutting it slightly smaller should hold it in place.
 
Hurricane Jack

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Just A Hat Rack said:
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Does anyone have any advice on how to handle excess tie ends of a hat band? I bought a Navajo beaded band a couple years ago, tied it on, and just left it as is. I'm getting kind of tired of it dangling around. I wasn't sure if there was a way to tie, tuck or just simply trim them back.
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The tie system used is just one of the quality things you look for in a quality beaded hatbands. The best beaders use an "X" cross tie system that pulls evenly on the top & bottom edge of the band. That helps to eliminate a loose fit & pucker along the top edge of the band. The cross tie system uses a short round waxed shoestring. Tied correctly you don't see the tie except from directly on from the rear. Unfortunately I don't have any pics of the tie in my quick pic file.

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This horsehair is using an "X" tie system to give you some idea. With what you have now I would cut the leather short leaving just enough length in case you need to re-tie, then find some small diameter colored rubber bands & hold the ends similar to this horsehair.

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Hurricane Jack

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Pellie said:
Does anyone know if Jon Akers of Kansas city hatters is still making hats? His website is also out of the air. Www.kansascityhatters.com
And he doesn't answers on instagram neither.
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I live not too far out but I never knew where his shop was. He never published an address because he didn’t want people stopping by, being a one man shop & all that. Pre-pandemic I know he shut down for a few wks while he moved. I assumed at the time he was moving his shop into his home. If his domain name is available it means he’s late on paying the bill or he has let it drop intentionally. Either way, not a good sign.

Do you have an order in or just inquiring?
 
Pellie

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Hurricane Jack said:
I live not too far out but I never knew where his shop was. He never published an address because he didn’t want people stopping by, being a one man shop & all that. Pre-pandemic I know he shut down for a few wks while he moved. I assumed at the time he was moving his shop into his home. If his domain name is available it means he’s late on paying the bill or he has let it drop intentionally. Either way, not a good sign.

Do you have an order in or just inquiring?
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Thanks for answering, no just inquiring. In the past i bought a hat from him which i still wear. But i noticed on instagram that he didn't post his hats anymore.
 
Just A Hat Rack

Just A Hat Rack

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belfastboy said:
I would trim it to fit, cutting it slightly small if there is some stretch to it. Then either sew the ends together or if it is leather a good leather contact cement should hold it. The tension produced from cutting it slightly smaller should hold it in place.
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Hurricane Jack said:
The tie system used is just one of the quality things you look for in a quality beaded hatbands. The best beaders use an "X" cross tie system that pulls evenly on the top & bottom edge of the band. That helps to eliminate a loose fit & pucker along the top edge of the band. The cross tie system uses a short round waxed shoestring. Tied correctly you don't see the tie except from directly on from the rear. Unfortunately I don't have any pics of the tie in my quick pic file.

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This horsehair is using an "X" tie system to give you some idea. With what you have now I would cut the leather short leaving just enough length in case you need to re-tie, then find some small diameter colored rubber bands & hold the ends similar to this horsehair.

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Thank you gentlemen.
 
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