Stretching a cap?

[Vladimir Berkov]

I have a wool 8-panel cap which is probably about size 7 3/8. Is it possible to stretch this out to a 7 1/2 and if so how do I do it?

 

[Matt Deckard]

I'd take it to a tailor if it is too tight, or have a hatter who works on caps let it out. If it has a leather sweatband you may be able to use a hat stretxcher on the cap, though if you use too much pressure you may bust a few stitches.

 

[SHARPETOYS]

Go slow and treat the sweat band.

I have a wool 8-panel cap which is probably about size 7 3/8. Is it possible to stretch this out to a 7 1/2 and if so how do I do it?

I have done it several times with excellent results. I treat the leather sweat band first and then I put in my vintage hat stretcher.I took a 7 to 7 3/8 and a 7 1/8 to a 7 3/8 without a problem.
Regards,

Sharpey

 

[Vladimir Berkov]

Hmm, mine has a cloth sweatband...

 

[SHARPETOYS]

Wet it anyway

Then wet it with water!! I have done those also!!

Sharpey.