How To Make A Cowboy Hat Stretcher

I recently acquired a couple of hats but they were too small and were destined to the closet along with the hat I inherited from my grandfather that was also to small.

How to make a cowboy hat stretcher. Pull the hat gradually over a round object slightly larger than your head. Great for felt or straw hats. There are many ways to use a hat stretcher.

Usually you can stretch a hat to about 14 to 12 sizes larger depending on the hat. 7 12 and up. The longer the stretcher is inside the hat the more the hat will stretch.

For this I used a hat that fit my head well and placed a flashlight inside the hat then laid piece of graph paper over the hole with the center marked by a crease. Place the hat stretcher inside your hat and adjust the device until the hat is taut. Resize a Hat Using Your Own Head.

It is great for all types of hats including cowboy hats and fedoras. HAT MATE Premium Hat Stretcher with Bonus Hat Brush Solid Wood One Size Fits All Heavy Duty Hat Stretchers Clothes BrushHat Jack Cowboy Fedora Baseball Up Straw Womens Mens Caps Cream. Hat Stretcher - Sturdy Built - One Size Fits All.

I have always loved vintage full brimmed hats. Make sure the hat stretcher is placed against not above the hatband otherwise it might leave an imprint on the crown and ruin its shape. Protect your investment and never wear a pinching hat again.

There are several ways to stretch that fitted fedora or trilby to make it one size larger and fit a bigger head. Some are especially appropriate for cowboy hats because they absorb moisture to help preserve leather sweatbands. This method works best with fitted hats like cowboy hats and baseball caps.