HOW TO SHRINK YOUR FITTED HAT

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If you just purchased a new fitted then this video should help you make sure your fitted is fitting just right. Fitted are a great way to show your personality by wearing your favourite team, colours, or side patch. The most important thing is to make sure it fits your head right and in this video I will show you every single method I know to making sure your hat shrinks down to the right size. Sometimes we buy a hat size too big because that is all there is left but after this video your problem should be solved.
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0:00 - Intro
0:45 - About Me
0:55 - My Hat Size
1:27 - Option One
2:21 - Option One Alternative
4:32 - Option Two
6:43 - Option Three
8:50 - Option Four
11:55 - Outro
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@jdvh__94 2 года назад

I was in a hurry to head out when I tried on my new hat and it fit a bit bigger. The paper towel worked like a charm! Fast and effective thanks!

@vcmasile7780 2 года назад

same

@JH-qg7cc Год назад

Bro saved me about £30 for a new fit I never thought of this

@thomaslong4909 Год назад

Option 4 worked like a charm. Lids sent me a hat that was the same size as all my other low profile hats and it was way too big. I was in a pissed off mood and found your video and now I don’t think I’ve ever had a hat fit this perfectly. Appreciate the upload man!

@cuzzlightyear5856 Год назад

Genuine life saver, couldn’t be more happy. Spent $100 on a couple fitted hats that were too big. Put some paper towel in the back n now they fit perfect👍

@Captain420Malone 2 года назад

Dude I been so mad at my hats lately, last 3 I bought online should all be proper size but nope. So upsetting to order a hat $76 and it fits like garbage looks boxy etc. Couldn’t stuff enough paper in there. Omg the oven so scary at first but then u realize how amazing it works. I’m shrink 4 hats tonite. Awesome info my man. And if u want smaller. Wet it again and put it back in oven for 5 more mins. Man I can’t get over how I’ve fixed my hats.

@Supershortz1 2 года назад

Did you wet the brim to when you put in the oven?

@LondonGooner 28 дней назад

Because they are made in China, India, Bangladesh all these countries when they was made in America they always fitted me perfect.

@jerryjulian7536 3 года назад

the paper towel method worked perfect for my two hats. this is awesome knowledge. thanks so much. i saved your video incase i eventually need to try any of the other methods. awesome!!! and thanks dude! i was sooooo dissapointed when i got them and they were to big and had thought i ordered the right size. thanks again bud.

@JC-hx6md 3 года назад

Great video man! I tried your long napkin trick but with a long strip of velcro from the dollar tree and it works perfectly! The velcro side on the fold and glue strip on the inner back of the hat and now a perfect fit. I was going to have someone sew a bit on the back for the fit on a few hats but this worked to damn good and for a dollar, technically less. Thanks for the great ideas man!

@j-roc8894 Год назад

Hands down....oven method works 100% i cannot believe how well it turned out!!! Thank you my brother!!!

@ShakeTheR00m 2 года назад

naaa you’re a genius lmao i live no where near a hat store so i measured my hat size and ordered online. the hat fitted me alright but it was kinda lose with the paper towel method it now fits perfectly. thanks my bro😤💯

@markandy8511 2 года назад

Thank you for the paper inside the labels tutorial, I used an envelope so it could be thicker throughout all 3 labels inside and worked like a charm 🙌🏼💯

@joes.4149 Год назад

Damnnn. No more annoying ears sticking out when the hat falls? Lmao that’s my problem.

@r6inhardt Год назад

Oven method fixed my fitted, thanks! Repeated 6 mins necessary (3x) and a good soak with hot water, don't worry about the brim too much.

@sammyaustin2814 2 года назад

Thank You So Much! I also wear a size 7. I had purchased a limited edition throw-back hat of the Denver Bears, a former AAA team. This meaningful to me as I remember going to games when I was young, also my Dad was fortunate to be selected as a Batboy for the team in the 60s. Searching the internet for some time the only version I could find of this hat was in the fitted size of 7 1/8, so I needed to shrink it down to a 7. I followed the instructions for the baked in oven method. I baked for 6 minutes and when I took it out it was still steaming and wet, so I let it go another 4 minutes. the hat was fitted on my head each time I took it out. Initially, I unintentionally got the bill slightly wet. This worked out ok as I prefer a curved bill, once out of the oven the sightly damped bill was reshaped with baseball and rubber-band. I placed the hat about two feet from our baseboard heater for 20 minutes to fully dry. Overall, this worked PERFECTLY! This Hat Fits Like a Glove! Thanks for Sharing!

@malleratty 3 года назад

youtube reading my mind now 😂😂😂

@Adtradesforex 3 года назад

On god lmaoo

@cu2gio 3 года назад

Same bro lol

@simontcm5599 3 года назад

Apple be on some fuck shit😂

@shieldoffaith3574 3 года назад

@@simontcm5599 farealz

@kingkong4285 3 года назад

Same lol

@BlastedBilly 3 года назад

Do I season the hat before or after baking?

@Its_Sheroy 3 года назад

That's personal preference

@NChapaWI9436 2 года назад

It get gradually seasoned as you wear it more

@yvngsda6090 2 года назад

Did it work

@rickpearce76 Год назад

Thanks! I had two hats that were too big. I usually wear a 7 5/8. I had 7 3/4 that seemed a little bigger than normal and a 7 7/8 that was gifted to me and was enormous. I did the oven trick on both. The 3/4 shrunk almost perfectly. I feel like after I wear it a bit it will be perfect. The 7/8 I actually put in 2 rounds (different days) and it shrunk a lot. It’s still a little bigger than I need but the difference is huge. I may go for a 3rd attempt and see if I can get it just right. Thanks so much for making this video. This recouped two useless hats for me!

@sanjayshah8718 7 дней назад

Many Underarmour and Black Clover Hats have such a deep dome and can either be too tight for average men's heads in S/M and too loose in L/XL. The oven method worked well in shrinking the dome and the fit. Thanks so much Sheroy!

@tdubbbs9092 3 года назад

Bro, I tried this method on the paper towel one years ago but it was on a different hat, didn’t think to try it with the new era fitted. Wow game changer, good looks.

@zyleq2107 2 года назад

yeah i looked dumb i’m my one hat until i tried this

@GRX.BrianYT 3 года назад

tbh the paper option worked for me really well thanks for making this video for us man your a life saver

@Hymn43 3 года назад

Using the folded sheet in the center tag is genius dawg! 🤟🏼

@fdnyemsemdemt 3 года назад

Good video man. Before I used to wear a bandana to fill the voids on some of my bigger fitted caps, depending on my hair style. I never thought those methods with the paper towel and Amazon capsize reducer. Not entirely on board with the heat and oven thing, but you're first 2 method were are definitely a game changer for me. Thank you Ps. Instead of paper towel I used copy paper. Seems to hold the round shape more firmly. So I put 2 copy sheets together, fold them the way you did in the video; front and back. The fit feels much better. Field test to follow very soon, thanks again. Peace.

@tylerrhue8082 2 года назад

Really appreciate this. just bought my first fitted and it was a little big, tried the paper towel method and worked borderline perfect

@SHADOWx472 2 года назад

I’ve been using a wet towel up under the fitted , mold it to make sure the brim and Crown are straight and I put it under the sun. Been doing that since 94. Never fails.

@214carsonn 2 года назад

For how long ?

@evanschneider47 2 года назад

How does the wet towel make the fitted smaller?

@pellymods4773 Год назад

Gonna try this brother thanks for sharing

@glenncastro1922 Год назад

I just found your video and applied it to a loose fitting hat. It worked perfectly.

@SaeedMohamed29 3 года назад

Bruh this vid is so clutch 😂 I have a couple fitted that are too big or have the annoying crease on the side that won’t go away, has had me question my fitted size because of these inconsistent fits. I’ve never heard of any of these methods but I’m gonna definitely try one ! Keep up the valuable content

@Its_Sheroy 3 года назад

Hope you can start rocking those fitteds soon 🤞🏼

@BahenaVlog 3 года назад

Did it work??😂

@wrigglywobble3710 2 года назад

I bought a LA dodgers hat and have those creases on the side it’s so annoying but I wear a 7 5/8 my other hats are that size and they don’t stick out like that but this one does wtf

@Its_Sheroy 2 года назад

@@wrigglywobble3710 use a steamer

@jacobblandford5373 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Sheroy, I used the paper towel and the pieces of paper. It really helped! Thanks, very witty! It made a 7 3/4 fit like a 7 1/2.

@javsdeleo 2 года назад

Just a little tip- a lot of dryers can adapt a drying rack: it’s either a flat, plastic, grill looking rack that slips onto the front bottom lip of the dryer opening OR a rubber-dipped metal rack that has legs that swing down & rest along the very outer edges of the dryer cavity where the spinning drum makes no contact. Theses racks are usually used to dry very delicate fabrics- even hats! Prob a lot safer than an oven.

@Crxzzy. 2 года назад

To anyone who have a 100% polyester fitted and is watching this, I’m just letting you know that the oven method works. I used my supreme new era so I was nervous was fuck putting my expensive ass hat in an oven😂 but anyways it worked, used tin foil and had my nose on the oven door for 5 minutes. Works wonders, don’t be scared

@sheastallings4668 2 года назад

Did you wet the brim?

@Crxzzy. 2 года назад

@@sheastallings4668 I got a little bit of water on the brim, I put hot water around the whole sweatband so water on it is inevitable, I just followed everything the vid said except putting it in the dryer after the oven cuz it shrunk enough from the 5 minute bake 👍

@Crxzzy. 2 года назад

@@sheastallings4668 and when I pulled my hat out from the oven it had some steam comin off it so don’t be alarmed if you see that

@AllenWells 3 года назад

So glade I found this channel, my hat size is 67/8, 7 too and so hard for the hats to fit right!! THANKS!!

@Soundahfeks 3 года назад

I’ve passed on so many fitteds cause my small ass head.

@kimberlysaldivar5500 Год назад

Awesome video. So helpful in every way. Was trying to find strategies for my hubbys New Era Father’s Day cap. The paper towel method worked wonders. Thank you!

@newguyoz 2 года назад

Awesome advice. I bought a hat at 7 3/4 and i am a 7 1/4. tried the oven trick and it worked!!!!! made it much much better after just trying the hot water and hair dryer. I kept mine in for 300 at 7 minutes though. thanks again!

@NotNoice 2 года назад

Did you put yours in right at 300? And then 7 minutes worked for you? I’m in the same position you were in cause I had to buy big so I bought 2/4 too big in order to get what I wanted.

@boogzworld_4795 2 года назад

You were able to shrink it 4 sizes?

@DanSuso 2 года назад

I tried the soak and oven. It worked amazing!! I can’t believe it! Thank you!!!

@baggchaser2211 2 года назад

Helped a lot my hat was just a little bit too bit so one paper towel helped a lot & it fits great , good tips all around

@Edgrrdoubble0 2 года назад

My dude that paper towel under the flap was gold advice 👌 it's my first time having a fitted and I ordered online more or less a guess of 7 5/8, due to a big head and it fit a little big

@definitelypro9694 2 года назад

I did the paper towl one on my yankees fitted and now it fits perfectly thanks man

@AsSaSsInKiNg981 3 года назад

Came in clutch, usually they don’t have my size and I had to get a 7 and used the paper towel method!

@alastair9835 Год назад

Mate you are an absolute life saver. The paper towel method is doin me wonders, thanks so much.

@rickyymunoz 2 года назад

The paper towel works like a charm ! I agree w the inconsistent sizing but this time my girl got me a fitted for my bday so there was no trying on but now it’s chilling ! Might try the oven one soon though!

@aarlam Год назад

Bro! You the man, Homie!!!! 😃 I bought a Pittsburgh Pirates hat 7 3/4 by accident (it was so dope and I didn't pay close attention! Lol) I just put the paper towel in there and it fits perfectly!!!! 😃😃😃😃😃 Thank you, Bro!

@SneakerKing83 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Bruh! I've gone from French braids (7 1/2 & 7 3/8) to locs, (snapbacks, 7 5/8 & 7 3/4) to a man bun, to now a baldy. (Back to my 7 1/2 & 7 3/4) I'm so grateful to be able to keep my fitteds! 👌🏾👍🏾✊🏾🤌🏾😁🧢

@aquajesus3959 4 месяца назад

Which method you use ?

@fwiedwice824 2 года назад

a 7 3/8 in a cooperstown fitted always seem to fit too small so i went up to a 7 5/8 and the paper towel + folded paper method really made a difference with filling in some of that extra space.. vid was super clutch

@hitdadashh 2 года назад

I got a Yankees hat is a 7 5/8 you want it I got u 40$ it was 58$😂

@coreylamberto1984 2 года назад

Us a dryer sheet when lining your hat esp the front of it - it absorbs sweat and keeps it smelling fresh while also stopping white hats from turning yellow on the brim line from sweat

@abeldol2007 2 года назад

this is perfect for my head, im a 6 7/8 with wool hats and 7 with the poly blends new era used to use

@yslv.k8907 Год назад

the oven method worked perfectly, you're a legend! 🔥

@sethsmarelli3419 Год назад

Honestly, I think this is the first tutorial video like this I’ve watched that actually worked 😭😭😭

@brianalbert5384 Год назад

Thanks man! This paper towel trick saved me the hassle of a return and re order.

@MJ-fw3rr Год назад

I ordered a new 7 1/4 . Apparently, I'm between 7 and 1/8 and 7 and 1/4. Option 5 in the oven worked great for me. Thanks!

@roccodicardielli Год назад

🙌🏼 thanks to you all my hats fit perfect. Oven. Who knew?! Thanks man!

@jessenance4288 2 года назад

I'm headed straight for the oven, cause I'm lazy. Great info man good job. Dont burn your buckram kids! 🔥🔥🔥🤠

@BigDaddyTitanE11 Год назад

Thanks for the video bro soaked the hat and baked in within 2 cycles the 7 5/8 fit like a 7 1/2 👍🏽 no water marks and hat still looks brand new 🙌🏽

@Vlqur Год назад

did you wet the brim and use tin foil?

@BigDaddyTitanE11 Год назад

@@Vlqur no my brim even got a little wet and it was fine no spots. I will say stick to the recommended temp and time frame and let the hat cool in between multiple I didn't and I burned a hat being inpatient. But done it on 7 hats and only burned one and that was my fault haha but it works 👍🏽

@fathersonsrcpoop9905 3 года назад

THANKS MAN!! picked up a grey and blue and black bulls fitted for my jeter jordon 1's and the hat is right size but the back was all baggy for some reason it was weird this fixed it!!!

@charlesplumley7322 2 года назад

I tried boiling water over the cap (use tongs to hold it) soak it and the peak. In the fan oven for 8 minutes on 310 degrees. Took it out and the light grey underside of Peak had some light burn marks where it was resting on the foil. Cap was still v.wet but was definitely smaller. Then put it back in the oven but with a cookie shaper under the brim to keep it up off the foil and stop it burning, fo this in the first instance. Then each 1m.30s took it out to make sure wasn't drying out too much. After another 4mins 30s the top part of the hat was dry and on the edge of burning so removed it from the oven. Left it to rest upside down on the crown of the cap for the day to dry out the card in the peak. And it definitely is a tighter less tall fit! Thanks for the tip man. I wouldn't of ever put my cap in an oven without watching this video!

@Its_Sheroy 2 года назад

Glad it worked but, next time even if it is soaking just leave it out to dry or use a dryer. No need to continuously use the oven unless u want it tighter

@alexbyrd8324 2 года назад

The paper towel thing works awesomely thanks so much

@j-roc8894 Год назад

Bro, the folded paper method is genius!!! Thanks for the tip!!

@Bflo23 2 года назад

I actually shrunk my New Era 39thirty Yankees cap. They don't make my certain hat anymore as they changed the style so I definitely didn't want to throw it away because it was too big. I put the hat in hot water and then put it in the oven. The hat fits much better now but I also added a paper towel and put 3 pieces of tape to stick it so it wouldn't move/fall out. Looks and fits much better. The inner band is a little bit more noticeable after the hat's thin sweat resistant material shrunk but I am looking closely for it. It looks fine to me. Surprised it work well as the hat is polyester and polyester doesn't really shrink much. Thanks.

@alexjames1437 Год назад

Bro you’re a genius with the paper in the loop idea!! 🙏🙏🙏

@BuzzLiteBeer 2 года назад

As long as the buckram is wet, heat from the dryer will go towards phase transition of water to steam instead of burning the buckram. Never heat the buckram dry as that may lead to burning.

@ryandeeg2538 Год назад

Should I take the sticker off before placing in oven???

@HugoJuarezB 2 года назад

I've tried the paper towel method but instead of paper towel I use an old rag piece and fold it the same way , great video

@Rgnotown 2 года назад

Great video, I’m also a 6 7/8 but so hard find. Will start buying 7’s and shrink them.

@williamkay8810 Год назад

Thanks bro for the info. Hats are expensive and my new Eagles hat was large. Thanks for helping me fit my hat right. god bless bro. Take care

@THETWILIGHTGUILDE 3 года назад

Im a long hair biker. So I wear bandannas on larger New Era single or double. Keeps the caps clean from desert heat . Theses are interesting tips 👍 7 & under sizes fit right no bandanna. 4 caps in in that case . Kool video 💯👍👌

@vondoom3 3 года назад

You’re such a genius! 👏🏽

@andrewm8952 2 года назад

Listen here because I rarely do this. The last tip works very very well. Soak the hat with the oven thing...just watch. I did it once and it wasn't quite right so I did it again and bam. Perfect fit thx man. Really.

@Its_Sheroy 2 года назад

Glad it worked well for you 😊 thank you for taking the time to comment it means alot 🙏🏽

@L33br0n 2 года назад

How long did you stick it in the oven for and how long did it have to dry before you could wear it? I’m just worried I’m gonna mess it up and ruin my hat

@paulovitor9388 3 месяца назад

@@L33br0n have you tried?

@jrdm87 2 года назад

I'm I'm 7 too,always struggling with fitment. I wish I got this information 15 yrs ago. Thanks for the vid.

@llTOONZll 2 года назад

Dude I actually love you for this video . Really do appreciate it

@Its_Sheroy 2 года назад

Thanks 🙏🏽 Glad to hear it helped

@LarryHaber-cs1hs Год назад

Thank you! Bought a Braves WS Champ hat from last season on clearance...smallest available was 7 5/8ths, but I am closer to 7.5. I bought it anyway, and then viewed your video. Works great THANKS!

@markmartinez2889 2 года назад

bro thank you for the simple solution my hats thank you boss!! and saved the money !!

@sgtjohnson 2 года назад

I’m glad the hat sizes shows it in cm as well (i suck at fractions)

@justinebryleapacible6382 3 года назад

If you’re gonna try the oven option, It works really well but I recommend you to wet the whole hat because if you leave some part of the hat dry, it will burn just like what happened to my 59fifty, I didn’t wet the brim because I don’t want to lose the shape of the brim but that was a big mistake because it leads to a burnt brim.

@kaiparker2017 2 года назад

How long did you cook And did u use tin foil

@alexpaz9700 2 года назад

Damn y’all doing the most that’s gonna fuck the whole material up y’all big trippin 😂😂😂😂

@tamafaitua6484 2 года назад

Does wetting the brim of the hat damage it if you are using the oven method?. just copped a 59fifty.

@Sm4il_ Год назад

Just did the oven method to my 59fifty WITHOUT wetting the brim and it was ok. As long as you don't exceed the 5 minute it will be okay. It is better to shrink it little by little than to leave it for a long time. And of course use tin foil.

@Zzuko66 Год назад

anyone else tried this method sucessfully?

@tawnybass5884 2 года назад

Cluuuutch!!! Thanks Man! Your videos are super helpful. 💯💯💯

@D.Watcher828 23 дня назад

Couldn't agree more about the inconsistent sizing, I'm a 7 1/8 and recently just bought 2 caps on that size but it loose & feels like 7 3/8. Always use the paper tower method from day 1 I bought my NE cap, but the rest of the methods you've explained are wonderful. I download this video for future reference if I encounter the same problem again.

@vihaanpatel3497 2 года назад

Amazing video. Paper towel worked perfectly

@karlynneo6155 3 года назад

Thk u so much for the useful tips!! 😍

@graysonwalker8851 2 года назад

did the paper towl and paper method, fits great!

@ronnierodriguez5388 2 года назад

Bro THNK YOU!!! Saved me buying a new fitted

@jbr600 Год назад

💯👍👋 I like the idea of using paper towels because I can spray it with the fragrance of the day and change it whenever I want😁.

@Matt-vh9vs 2 года назад

Good video , I have found with regular wear in the sun that all my hats have shrunk , im looking to stretch most of them out now

@clockwork9825 2 года назад

Paper towels work wonders 😱😱😱.. thanks bro 💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾

@AlbertLopez-gn5tt 10 месяцев назад

Thanks to you! I'm an A's fan. I feel blessed 🙏

@dantecapobianco628 2 года назад

Paper towel trick saved me thank you 🙏🏼

@DBFamilyVlog Год назад

Thank you for the helpful tips. I’m gonna try the oven thing right now.

@statikeagle1076 2 года назад

The paper towel worked perfect for me👌

@markbryan1083 2 месяца назад

I forgot how annoying NewEra 59/Fifty sizing was as I collected them as a teen, but now at 48 got back into hats with my son, haha. This video was helpful, as I am between sizes and skewed large and they were huge! What worked best for me was drench under the tap with hot water for a while (really work in the water into the bottom that goes around the head so the fibers are fully saturated), then do the blow drying trick on the hottest setting focusing on that same area but also work it around the hat as well. When if feels pretty good I then toss it into the dryer for 15-20 minutes making sure to check on it here and there. By the time it's fully dry it fits pretty well perfect. I'd not even thought of the paper towel method, but I will use this to fill in on the ones that were still a bit loose.

@lechar92 Год назад

thx a lot for this vid; As I wear glasses too, that was pure gold. Thx a ton

@PrinceDavid 29 дней назад

Paper towel method worked wonders for me!

@fercarrizales8207 5 месяцев назад

I love you man! Thank you so much for this!! My respect 🫡

@equ1p-iwnl Год назад

Thank you bro, the oven method worked best for me 🙏💯

@breeza8322 3 месяца назад

Broo oven method was clutch, thank you!!

@noaha3977 9 месяцев назад

The oven step always works for me 💯💯💯

@gregstarr2878 2 года назад

A very good heads up brotha. Thank you for the help me out!🤙

@chrisroberts6318 Год назад

Gone for the paper towel solution. Life-changing😂

@dallascoby24 3 года назад

I’m a 7 1/2 - 7 5/8, love your videos bro, just copped 2 hats this week, blue dodgers and olive dodgers, super clean

@dallascoby24 3 года назад

@YDWFM what’s clean then? i’ve gotten more hats since this comment too

@dallascoby24 3 года назад

@YDWFM i’m a dodgers fan so. and ight thanks

@Boof_Pack 3 года назад

@@dallascoby24 man fuck what they talking bout buy whatever hat you want and rock that shit

@dallascoby24 3 года назад

@@Boof_Pack 🦍🤟🏽

@Treykwon 2 года назад

Polartech fitted just came out; ima 7 1/2 7 5/8 & I’m stomped for which to get 😂 ima say 5/8

@poser6282 Год назад

Such a goated vid. Oven trick worked wonders for me!

@laceyjames3257 Год назад

Sweet video. Weather stripping (like the stuff you put around your doors) works great and it's super cheap. You just line the hat under the band.

@Its_Sheroy Год назад

Great suggestion! I'll give that a try next time

@roec4035 2 года назад

I haven't tried putting things in the band yet to fill the space but I have tried putting it in the oven and even doing the dryer and I've only really noticed a little difference but not as much as I was expecting and not as much as I've noticed you and others doing these videos do. It's an older wool new era too so it should shrink easier.. if anyone's got suggestions I'd appreciate them