How To Shrink A Fitted Baseball Hat?
Find out how to shrink a fitted baseball hat using this easy guide. You’ll need a pot of boiling water, a sink, and a baseball hat that’s too big for you.
Materials
In order to successfully shrink a fitted baseball hat, you will need the following materials: a pot of boiling water, a bowl of ice water, a towel, and the hat that you wish to shrink. Follow the instructions below to shrink your hat.
Fitted baseball hat
You will need the following materials:
-a clean, fitted baseball hat
-a bowl or cup
-a pot
-water
-scissors
-a stove
Your hat should be made of 100% wool or a wool blend. acrylic and polyester hats will not shrink. If your hat is made of a blend, check the tag to see what percentage of the hat is made of wool.
Scissors
You will need a pair of sharp scissors for this project. If you do not have a pair of sharp scissors, you can use a sharp knife.
Bowl of hot water
Fill a bowl with hot water, and place your baseball hat in it. Let the hat soak for about five minutes before taking it out of the water. This will help to loosen the fabric fibers and make them more pliable.
Bowl of ice water
Take a bowl of ice water and dip the baseball hat in it for about 5-10 seconds. You might have to do this a few times to get the desired results.
Steps
It can be really frustrating when you buy a new fitted baseball hat and it’s too big. Luckily, there are a few easy ways that you can shrink a fitted baseball hat so that it fits better. In this article, we’ll walk you through a few different methods that you can use to shrink a fitted baseball hat.
Cut a small hole in the brim of the hat
Cut a small hole in the brim of the hat, about 1/2 inch from the edge of the brim all the way around. This will allow you to pull the brim of the hat down when you shrink it. If you do not cut a hole, the fabric will pucker when you shrink it.
Dip the hat in the hot water for 30 seconds
Dip the hat in the hot water for 30 seconds. Do not let the hat soak in the water; hold it under the surface for only 30 seconds. If you have a larger hat, you may need to increase the time in the hot water to 45 seconds.
Remove the hat from the hot water and immediately dip it in the ice water for 30 seconds
This will help to “set” the hat’s new shape.
Remove the hat from the ice water and allow it to air dry
##Heading: Remove the hat from the ice water and allow it to air dry
##Expansion:
Remove the hat from the ice water and allow it to air dry. Once it is dry, put the hat on and use a hair dryer on its lowest setting to shrink the fabric. Be sure to move the hair dryer around, so that you don’t overheat one area. If your hat is still too large, repeat this process.
Try on the hat to see if it fits better
If your baseball hat is too big, there are a few ways you can try to shrink it. One way is to put the hat on and wet it down with water, then put it in the dryer on a low heat setting. Another way is to wet the hat and wring it out so that it’s damp, then put it in the freezer for a few hours. You can also try stretching the hat over a bowl or pot to give it a more fitted shape. If all else fails, you can always take it to a tailor or seamstress to have it professionally altered.
