How Do You Shrink A Baseball Hat?

Find out how to shrink a baseball hat in the washer and dryer with this easy tutorial. Whether your hat is too big or just needs to be tightened up, this method will work like a charm!

Materials

You will need the following materials: a baseball hat that is too large, a bowl of hot water, a bowl of cold water, and a towel. First, fill the bowl of hot water and place the baseball hat in it. Leave the baseball hat in the hot water for about five minutes.

You will need a baseball hat that is too big, a bowl of hot water, and a bowl of cold water.

In this guide, we will show you how to shrink a baseball hat using two bowls of water, one hot and one cold. This is a simple way to make a hat smaller without damaging it.

You will need a baseball hat that is too big, a bowl of hot water, and a bowl of cold water.

First, wet the entire hat in the hot water. Use your hand to work the water into the fabric of the hat, soaking it thoroughly.

Next, remove the hat from the hot water and plunge it into the cold water. Again, use your hand to work the water into the fabric of the hat.

Finally, remove the hat from the cold water and wring it out as much as possible. Once it is no longer dripping wet, put it on and adjust it to fit your head. The heat from the hot water will cause the fabric to contract, shrinking the hat down to size.

Preparation

There are a few things you need before you can shrink your baseball hat. You will need boiling water, a sink, and a small towel. Place the baseball hat in the sink and wet it down with the boiling water. Be careful not to burn yourself. Next, use the small towel to apply pressure to the baseball hat while it’s still in the sink. After a few minutes, remove the baseball hat and place it on your head. The hat should be a bit tighter now.

Fill the bowl of hot water about halfway.

Make sure the bowl of hot water is only filled halfway. If it is filled any higher, the hot water could overflow and cause burns. Place the baseball hat in the bowl of hot water. The hat should be completely submerged in the water. Allow the hat to soak in the hot water for three to five minutes.

Place the baseball hat in the bowl of hot water for about 30 seconds.

To shrink a baseball hat, start by filling a bowl with hot water and placing the baseball hat in it for about 30 seconds. Then, remove the hat from the water and wring it out before placing it on your head. Finally, use a hairdryer on the low setting to dry the hat, which will help shrink it further.

Shrinking the Baseball Hat

A lot of people think that you can simply throw a baseball hat in the dryer and it will come out shrunken to fit their head. Unfortunately, this is not the case. If you put a baseball hat in the dryer, it will likely come out damaged. The heat from the dryer can cause the baseball hat to lose its shape.

Remove the baseball hat from the bowl of hot water.

After about five minutes, remove the baseball hat from the bowl of hot water. Use caution as the water will be hot. Hold the baseball hat over the bowl and allow any excess water to drip off. Next, put the baseball hat in the microwave. Microwave the baseball hat on high for 30 seconds. Take care when removing the baseball hat from the microwave as it will be hot. Lastly, put the baseball hat on your head and stretch it around until it takes on its original shape.

Place the baseball hat in the bowl of cold water for about 30 seconds.

Place the baseball hat in the bowl of cold water for about 30 seconds. Swish it around a bit to make sure the entire hat is wet. If the hat is extremely dirty, you may want to dunk it in a bowl of soapy water and rinse it before shrinking it.

Remove the baseball hat from the bowl of cold water.

With the baseball hat still wet, put it on your head. If the hat is too large, put it back on the head of the person it originally belonged to. If the baseball hat is still too large, follow Steps 1 through 3 again.

Repeat steps 2-4 until the baseball hat is the desired size.

Place the baseball hat on your head. If the baseball hat is too large, it will not provide adequate sun protection and will be uncomfortable to wear. Make sure the baseball hat is wet before you begin shrinking it.

Fill a sink with very hot water. The water should be hot enough to make your hand feel uncomfortable when you put it in the sink, but not so hot that it would burn your skin.

Submerge the baseball hat in the hot water. Use your hand to help submerge the entire hat if necessary. Allow the baseball hat to soak in the hot water for about five minutes. This will help loosen the threads in the fabric and make shrinking the hat easier.

Remove the baseball hat from the hot water. Place it on your head again and shape it to fit comfortably. The heat from the water will have made the fabric more pliable, so you can mold it to better fit your head size.

Repeat steps 2-4 until the baseball hat is the desired size. Remember, it is better to err on the side of a too-large baseball hat than one that is too small and uncomfortable.