EASY | How to make a hand tied / closed wefted cap smaller 

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You’re welcome hunny! I’m really glad I can help! It’s not easy when you have a small head! 🥹❤️ I envy those perfectly shaped skulls 😂

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Hopefully this will help a little! Thank you for sharing! 💕

You are very welcome Alicia! 🤗 Definitely go with more elasticated thread 🧵 to make it easier when you put your wig on afterwards, to give you that little room to play with ❤️❤️

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Awww, thank you for your lovely comment 🥰 I can understand your frustration hunny! Have you seen my playlist for Small Head Friendly wigs hun? I know they will still feel quite big on you, but it will give you some suggestions xx

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Oh, excellent! It's super easy so you should have no problems. If you have any questions, ask me hun! xx Just another tip for you: use a more elasticated thread for this, so that it will have more "give" when you are putting your wig on your head. I'm actually editing this video to shorten it a bit, so people don't fall asleep whiles watching it lol

@@iamencrypted bless you! 😂 your hubby must be great 🤭👍🏻 Yes, look for thread used on stretchy fabrics (jersey?) or very thin elastic thread etc, something thin enough to pass through the cap without damaging it. Good luck! ❤️❤️❤️

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I suppose this works for making the space from ear to ear smaller as well?

Yes! It’s super easy to do! You can add as many or as little as you need! 🤗🤗❤️

@@kaatcramer i would always start by adjusting the wefts as they are sewn in, which usually also helps with ear to ear distance. 👍🏻❤️ but if you still finding this too roomy, then go ahead! Xx

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Thank you Cheryl! I’m glad you like it! 😊😘 It’s even better if you use an elasticated thread to give you more room when putting the wig on. Unfortunately didn’t have any at the time. It’s super easy, right?! 😉

Thank you! I’m glad you liked it! It’s very tricky having a smaller head! For side to side I would consider pinching the cap in small section behind the ear tabs first. It’s a little tricky as you travel towards the crown, since you don’t want to end up with a big fold in the middle 🙈 I haven’t got a cap large enough to demonstrate that at the moment, so hopefully that makes sense xx Also ..The other thing I did with my Rachel wig was to cut off the ear tabs altogether. That worked for me quite well 👍🏻

@@Teds_Wig_Emporium Thank you for your suggestions. I will give them a try.

@@stephaniegoodrich4063 no problem! Let me know if it worked you you ❤️

@@Teds_Wig_Emporium are you saying same method in this video but by the ears? I have the same problem

@@rodriguezgab09 you’ll probably need to take in a little sections behind the ears. You won’t need to much xx I’ve never tried going the other direction… it may feel a little odd. X

Hi! Welcome! Thank you for your following! Tbh I never had that problem to face, but I would probably look at the knots and pluck each strand individually. Maybe use a cuticle scissors to pinch the hair closer to the base. I would never do too much in one go! Xx

Hi Elaine! Sorry, I haven’t got a video for that as yet. So far all the hand tied caps fitted me quite well, with maybe slight excess at the back. I do have an old Juliane wig, which I have destroyed whilst trying to thin her out, so I can’t definitely tell you how not to thin out a hand tied wig! 😁 I will be making a video about that at some point, but one thing to remember is Not to start thinning at the base of the cap, as you would do with a wefted design. You are probably already wearing a wig grip under your wig, am I right? You could also try a wig cap by Milano Wigs which incorporates a wig grip as well, which may help. Do you like any styles in petite cap sizes? I know there are only few choices out there sadly. I feel you you hun! This is definitely one of the problems I would like to touch upon in my upcoming chats.

@@Teds_Wig_Emporium Thanks for the reply! I do have a wig grip by Milano. I know this will sound ridiculous, but my wigs, which are already way too thick, full, and poofy look even bigger with the wig grip on. That tiny1/8th or 1/10th thickness around my tiny head makes a difference! I haven't actually started wearing wigs yet because I haven't been able to get any to look natural enough yet. Fortunately I still have enough hair even though it looks terrible. And again, with the grips, I'm not just concerned about the wig staying on, it's also about taking out volume. Even if I get a cap to fit, I will still need to use glue or something. They never stay at my forhead and I have a very unpronounced occipital bone at the back so even a good fit doesn't stay put. I would not have known not to thin a hand tied cap at the base! What happened to the wig? Did you rip the base material or something by accident? where you thinning by plucking or with thinning sheers? I will keep an eye out for your tutorial!

@@elaine9396 Oh gosh! it sounds like you have a real challenge to overcome there! I feel for you! I also have a very flat occipital bone and the only way that works for me is to add a wig clip to the nape of the wig. In addition, to any wig that I wear on daily basis, I would always sew in a strip of velcro grip at the top, so I don't have to worry about the added circumference. With regard to thinning a hand tied cap, it felt like a wearing a hedgehog on your head! lol It was not good! All those little spiky hairs poking out! haha. It's best to use thinning shears for that purpose. Have you considered toppers instead? I loved my Top Full by Jon Renau - it doesn't matter how little hair you have with this one, it covers most of my head! 12" for front to back - that may be a better option for you xx But there are also many brands that design low-density wigs - Ellen Wille for example. I highly recommend them!

@@Teds_Wig_Emporium can you explain where you add the extra Velcro and how that works? Thanks

@@debh3450 hi Deb! There are two methods I use actually. One is by sewing in a strip of wig grip in the inside of a wig cap, just where the lace front meets the mono top (or where you would naturally place your wig grip on your head) I think I showed this on my Rachel wig, so have a look at the cap demonstration in that video. The second method is to attach a Velcro patch more towards the crown of the wig, so that it’s less likely to cause discomfort on your head. I got a pack of Velcro strips from Amazon. Personally I prefer the first method, but the latter also works if your hair is fuller at the crown, since it grips to your hair very well. Hopefully I will be making a video on that very soon. Xx

I tried the method you discussed in your video but I don’t think it’s the cap itself that’s big. I safety pinned a length of elastic in at the ear tabs and put the wig on and the lace at the forehead flattened out. But now I’m not sure how to attach the straps because the construction of the cap seems to delicate to accept the pull of a strap and the ear tab of the new lux line has that plastic covering on the ear tab. What would you suggest?

Hi hun! Oooo that cap looks really tricky doesn’t it?! 🤔 Hmm tbh the simplest way would be to apply a little bit of Got2be glued hairspray on the sides to help the lace to stay down. Sounds like you have already solved most of the problem tho! Instead of using the straps you can sew in a little clip at the nape instead, so keep the straps on the looser end. I’m trying to imagine it in my head, I’ve not tried those caps yet … Are you using a wig grip btw? Xx

The glue makes the lace “ruffle” on the forehead the. Because there is too much of it. But you said on the sides? Not the top of the forehead to apply glue? The elastic is out because it pulls the ear tabs out. I’ll try the combs. Yes I use a wig grip. Thanks for your reply.

Hiya, not really .Just go in between the wefts, You can always un-do them to see what works better. The idea is the bring the wefts closer together, if that makes sense. Xx

The subtitles? I think you can turn them off hun xx glad you like the video 😬😘