How To Reshape Your Western Felt Hat

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Are you looking for a way to reshape your felt hat from home? We got you! Did your felt hat arrive misshaped? Let's fix it! Looking for some ways to change the shape of your hat? We have some tips! It is totally normal for felt hats to change shape during shipping, sitting in your vehicle/home or just hanging on your wall. Why??? Because moister. We put together a helpful video on how you can reshape your felt hat from the ease and comfort of your own home.
Let us know if you found this video helpful and if you did reshape your hat from home, how did it go?
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@jmfa57 Год назад

I've got several felt Stetson cowboy hats. I thought I was committing a cardinal sin by using my steam iron, lol! I am glad to see that I wasn't. I also have some kitchen devices that provide a good amount of steam. I reshaped the crown on a 7x Stetson that I bought second hand from a pinch front to a cattleman's crease, and the crown came out perfect. Unfortunately, shaping the brims is much more challenging for me to arrive at a shape I can live with, but, the beauty is, if I don't like it, I can go at it again. Great video, thanks!

@neh214 Год назад

AGREED!

@neh214 Год назад

100% AGREEMENT

@nightfireXinc Год назад

I really appreciate this video. I have an old felt hat of my dads that i rescued from my sister after she mistreated it for a party costume. ive been trying to give it a little life back.

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

A hat from your dad has such a personal meaning. Glad to hear you rescued it and tying to bring it back. Let us know how it turns out.

@Sleepy731 9 месяцев назад

Wow. I never knew i could restore and shape my cowboy hats. Good to know. Thanks for the video

@AmericanHatMakers 9 месяцев назад

YES! Keep them, if they are beyond restoration, they make some great wall art 😉

@adamsquires1775 6 месяцев назад

I love that you took the time to show people how you do it at home. Great video.

@AmericanHatMakers 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching

@neh214 Год назад

I have a tiny suggestion...I have used a steam iron by holdingng a iron (never touching hat) and a PRESSING CLOTH, to protect against scorching g & discoloration. Super helpful content!

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

Thank you for the suggestion!

@ARandomCosplayer 5 месяцев назад

This helped me so much for my Carl Grimes cosplay my hat was very misshapen from the place that I got it from, thanks!

@AmericanHatMakers 5 месяцев назад

love that this helped you

@jakemorris-l1d 17 дней назад

Thank you so much! You saved my stetson American buffalo hat! This worked perfectly!

@AmericanHatMakers 17 дней назад

Woo Hoo!!! Glad this helped you.

@shylajapec2814 11 месяцев назад

What an awesome video! Very helpful! And so funny! That's a great way to connect with your viewers! Thank you so much! :)

@AmericanHatMakers 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching. If you thought that one was funny, you should check out our video on chin straps ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oHS_MIz7vDE.htmlsi=v4mjdmJ3jTDZ8-BC 🤣 especially the end @ 3:46 minutes in

@anangryranger Год назад

Very informative information and demonstration. Thank you for sharing this.

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

We appreciate you taking the time to watch it, glad you enjoyed it.

@courtneyrabbittaylor6992 5 месяцев назад

Dude, this saved my two favorite hats!! Thank you

@AmericanHatMakers 5 месяцев назад

woooooohooooo!!!! Love this!

@joannajackson6747 Год назад

So helpful! Thank you!

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

Yay, glad it was a helpful video for you.

@JanDark Год назад

Thanks for this very helpful video!

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

Awesome, glad to hear this

@felixnavidad3514 Год назад

Thank you for this video, i had some knowlage about how to do this before, but its really helpful to actually see the process:)

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

Glad it was able to give you a little more insight

@ThePoison1 9 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed and learned from your video. I have a felt style fedora that was just not the shape I wanted. After watching your video I was able to shape it and get the "bend" on the front that I was looking for. Many thanks , AAAA+++++ video !

@geneirvine9710 Год назад

Thanks! Loved the vid and humour.

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

We appreciate you taking the time to watch it

@tydwu Месяц назад

When a straw hat is deformed, do you have a tip to get the hat back in good shape?

@AmericanHatMakers Месяц назад

Yes! In this video at 4:58, we go over straw hats as well.

@jasminenicolerose4129 11 месяцев назад

Great video! Thank you so much!

@AmericanHatMakers 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching

@swojal1493 Год назад

Thanks man! Very informative!

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

thank you for checking it out

@bensondeen6970 4 месяца назад

I wear my felt Stetson outdoors all day working, and it’s almost completely lost it’s crown folds. Going to give this a try. If the hat gets soaked with rain, do I need to do anything to keep it from losing its shape?

@AmericanHatMakers 4 месяца назад

You can use a stiffener spray if you'd like. I would start by following the video, letting your hat cool completely after you get the shape you desire and see how it goes.

@jakemorris-l1d 17 дней назад

I startched mine with a spray starch. Wore it for three years every day in a super humid salt plant. And it has weathered very well. Used this video to reshape the brim. It had been misshapen from wearing it at work 16 hours a day for three years. But the materials have held very well.

@STARMedic28 Год назад

Excellent video; thank you for taking the time to put it together...

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

Thank you for taking the time to watch it

@jamesfaulkner6331 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing.

@jaytay7989 Год назад

I inherited an old Stetson that has a huge 5” crown. Is there a shape or style to shape the crown closer to 4-3/16” to 4-1/2”? Thank you.

@ArvilVonPoney Год назад

Great video thanks ! Now I just need to crush my hat 😁

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

hahaha

@ryanr6656 17 дней назад

I have a felt hat that used to be my dad's he passed away 30 years ago and the hat needs reshaping. what is the best approach to get my dads hat restored to his original glory?

@AmericanHatMakers 17 дней назад

You can start with this video and try yourself. If you are nervous about restoring it, I'd bring it to a hat shop that could assist you with that. Remember, if you do it yourself, just start slowly and do a little at a time.

@iamiam7 Год назад

Thanks. I’ve got some cowboy style and Stetson fedora and a Panama that I stored poorly (the Panama, something fell on it and I didn’t see). Hoping to try it over a pot of water.

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

Let us know how it turned out

@iamiam7 Год назад

@@AmericanHatMakers Ithink i did okay for my first try. Used steam from an electric kettle at work and formed it a bit more to my liking. It's an Akubra Drover. I'll try to straighten out my Dads too. they got malformed from being stored in a hatbox. Guess i need to reinforce them a bit next time. Thanks for the video!

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

@@iamiam7 You're welcome. It's nice to hear you put the video to use. Akubra Drover...that's a great hat.

@chrisbartlett6022 11 месяцев назад

Just watched your video, realise it is from a while ago, I am in the UK and have a Spur Western Wear Beaver Brand 5x hat with a domed crown and I am fairly sure the brim is supposed to be completely flat in style. Watching you it looks like I can Steam Iron it back flat then brush it to remove the Iron marks. What I am wondering is, what is the surface you are Ironing on, is it something special or is it quite like an Ironing Board? I am willing to give it a go myself, however there are not many shops in the UK that could fix it if I get it wrong 🙂

@AmericanHatMakers 11 месяцев назад

If you're trying to get the brim as flat as possible, you'll want to make sure your surface is stiff so you don't get any waviness in it. The good news is, you can shape your hat however you want to. We just had someone get a pencil rim from us and had it shaped into a beautiful style. ru-vid.comq2p-_69YhUM?si=nYsHB1RQ_1ZxaO5z

@rikdeswart4514 Год назад

I bought a good quality hat of a friend of Mine. It fits perfectly. I just want to know how if I can get an Anzac brim.

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

Don't know what the material your hat is, if it's felt, you'ddo the same process. If it isn't staying up, you might look into to pinning the brim to the crown.

@preparedsurvivalist2245 3 дня назад

I think he's misusing the term "set up". When the material "sets up" that generally means it dries out and hardens in place. It sets. But he kept saying that it sets up as you apply the steam to it.

@jasminhrnjic8827 Год назад

BEAUTI FUL HAT CAWBOJ BIG OBOD WERI NAJS.😊😊😊😊

@carystarke8000 Год назад

Good stuff , thanks, Hey if a hat sat the Gemma from Goorin Bros. It has a very stiff everything, so even though its almost like epoxy it will loosen up and bend ? And can that straight brim be taken as far as the Shovel Brim design ?

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

Hard to tell since we cant see it. Best advise is to take it to a local hat shop who does shaping and talk to them. They can either shape it for you or at least they can tell you what finish is on it and how to treat/shape it.

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

We are posting a short video on Thursday that Cassandra sent in. She got the Josey Pencil Brim hat and had it reshaped. If you're on here then, take a look at how hers came out.

@T.U.L.I.P. 10 месяцев назад

Hi. I bought a cowboy hat from Tecovas online and as you can imagine it’s not the right size. It’s tight on the sides. I guess my head shape is round. Now, do you have any tips suggestions how to make it a little bit looser, please? I love the hat but after a while became painful. Thanks

@AmericanHatMakers 10 месяцев назад

We have some hat stretchers you can get here americanhatmakers.com/collections/hat-care-products we also have a short write up on some tips here americanhatmakers.com/blogs/how-to/stretch-a-hat Let me know if you need any additional information to help you. We will add a good detailed video to our list.

@reesegagne3956 Год назад

I purchased the tumbleweed-distressed outback felt fedora hat from you a few months ago. I love the hat been wearing it almost every day now but the brim has started to sag down and has a down slant to it. I would like the brim to be level and flat all the way around. How can I fix this?

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

We suggest using this and following the directions on the bottle www.amazon.com/Bickmore-Kahl-Hat-Stiffener-Texture/dp/B003YD92JU

@reesegagne3956 Год назад

@@AmericanHatMakers thank you so much I will give it a shot

@jacobhochstetler825 7 месяцев назад

would reshaping semi-frequently be bad for the hat? I am a bit curious about trying different brim shapes on my felt hat.

@AmericanHatMakers 7 месяцев назад

It depends on how MANY times you are trying to reshape. However, they are pretty resilient.

@jacobhochstetler825 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!@@AmericanHatMakers

@mikemclean2709 Год назад

Will this work on a 100% wool hat?

@jacquiadams2479 Год назад

Can you turn the brim of a fedora hat western , so flat front & edges turned up

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

Yes you can!!

@JF-wp2rz Год назад

I just found an old hat that belonged to my great grandfather but it's made out of corduroy. Does that method still work for that? I really want to reshape the hat since it's been squished between other things for quite some years :/

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

Great question, not sure what they used to shape that hat, so our advise is take it to a local hat shop and see if they can help you out. Please let us know their response, we are curious and invested on you bring your Great Grandfathers hat back to life for you to enjoy.

@JF-wp2rz Год назад

@@AmericanHatMakers Thank you so much for your reply, I think leaving this to the professionals is best, better safe than sorry 😉 unfortunately I will not be able to wear it since it's way too small for me but nevertheless, I will cherish it, and perhaps my son will have a smaller head :)

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

@@JF-wp2rz While you're looking at getting it revamped, ask about the possibility to have it stretched without compromising the hat. Or, just enjoy it as art.

@djturnz Год назад

I have a felt fedora that was crushed for a while. It's not a stiff material though. You keep saying the steam "softens" the material. Will steam still help reshape mine?

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

It should soften it up to help with shaping it. You could also go to a hat shaper in your area and see if they can help or give you any tips to do it yourself.

@gordanhatesjiujitsu 3 месяца назад

I have to reshape the crown god damn them carriers

@AmericanHatMakers 3 месяца назад

Oh no. We’re sorry to hear that. We hope this video helps for you.

@gordanhatesjiujitsu 3 месяца назад

@@AmericanHatMakers this video helped a lot the hat looks brand new. Thank you very much. Greetings from germany

@JamieLeeWhite94 Месяц назад

but can you shape these to fit your head?

@AmericanHatMakers Месяц назад

If you're looking for size as in circumference, yes, you'll need a stretcher. You'll steam the hat first, put it on the stretcher, get the fit you want and let it sit and dry completely let it dry.

@SilencioFilm 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tutorial. I understand that things were done fast to give us an exemple on how to do it but how would you go about curling up the brim nicely because in your video the brim has waves in it from your fingers, I had the same problem at home. I don’t get a nice uniform shape if you know what I mean. Should I roll the brim against a flat surface? Also this Jesse navy blue hat is 100% wool? No rabbit or beaver in it? Many thanks.

@alexhitsdrums 10 месяцев назад

use your gut/stomach and massage the brim outward

@SilencioFilm 10 месяцев назад

@@alexhitsdrums Well thanks but I was looking for a more “technical” way of achieving a really nice shape like when you receive a new hat in perfect condition. I went with my gut on a brand new Stetson and yah… I’m not satisfied. I mean, I don’t spend my days shaping hats.

@mikesteele1789 8 месяцев назад

Is this for 100% wool also,or fur wool thanks, I've been reading 100% wool is garbage, is this true?

@AmericanHatMakers 7 месяцев назад

This is a loaded question, not in a bad way. Just so much info to cover. We'll look at doing a video about it.

@angelajammer4759 Год назад

What if they STILL DOESNT SHAPE BACK after trying those methods??

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

You might want to look into taking it to a hat shaper.

@wyattw1647 Год назад

What is the name of the hat style at the start?

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

Are you asking about the black one at the very beginning? That one is the Cattleman americanhatmakers.com/collections/mens-cowboy-hats/products/cattleman-felt-cowboy-hat-western-hat-band

@ddrusa 8 месяцев назад

What if the felt hat is bend can that be straight it

@conroyshirley8628 4 месяца назад

What if you don't have that kind of machine to heat up the hat to reshape it

@AmericanHatMakers 4 месяца назад

You can use a tea kettle or a pot and make a top that looks like a tea kettle using tinfoil.

@horsied 6 месяцев назад

i thought you were only supposed to steam hats from the top (crown) side

@shanalishanali399 Год назад

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@sheriesanford260 11 месяцев назад

Doesn't using an iron on wool create a shine

@davidellis7081 9 месяцев назад

Try a little less heat & pressure, or better yet you a soft cotton cloth between the iron and the wool. A cotton tee-shirt might be the ticket to prevent getting that "shiny" look.

@kennylunaaa5596 Год назад

Niceee (:

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

🔥

@neh214 Год назад

Oppps...sorry

@yehoshua77 Год назад

Always heard not to steam the underside of a hat

@AmericanHatMakers Год назад

You can, if you're not comfortable doing so that's ok.

@mykawilcox4382 Год назад

Will vegan felt hats hold a shape? I thought I bought two wool felts but one is a vegan.

@davidellis7081 9 месяцев назад

More info needed. Please specify what vegan-source the second hat is comprised of...;-)

@mykawilcox4382 9 месяцев назад

@@davidellis7081 polyester

@rafiqkie 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂😂

@AmericanHatMakers 2 месяца назад

😎🤠

@elvisalmaguer363 8 месяцев назад

You are way to aggressive with the hats they look worse

@JoThomas-mc7xb 6 месяцев назад

I’m sure the man selling em knows what he’s doin

@elvisalmaguer363 6 месяцев назад

@@JoThomas-mc7xb do you even know that you can leave scorched marks on the hat from ironing it that why when people iron cloths they put a damp towel over it so the shirt won’t burn and discolor. If you don’t know what I’m talking about do some research jothomas

@neh214 Год назад

Had I sat on my hands & buttoned my lip for > 15 seconds, all would have been revealed...Give it up for; 🥁 🎶 Jump the Gun Johnson, in IL (🧖‍♀️Nancy)

@jeffreyslay8786 6 месяцев назад

Dude it takes a shitload of starch to Stefan a cowboy hat or a straw hat

@MAMAlbertaGirl 6 часов назад

Awesome video! Great lesson and great teaching. Now I am off to fix some hats!

@AmericanHatMakers 2 часа назад

Yaya!!! Let us know how they turn out.

@manitoumimi Месяц назад

This may be a dumb question but I see that this is for “felt” hats. Is this the same as “wool” hats? Thank you.

@AmericanHatMakers Месяц назад

Not a dumb question, yes, it can do the same. These are wool felt hats.

@manitoumimi Месяц назад

@@AmericanHatMakers Thank you. I appreciate you responding so quickly. Do you have a video on how to clean them, or do they have to go to a dry cleaners? Thx I subscribed!