FYI for those that are too lazy to sew (like i was), here's a quick fix: open your first aid kit and grab that little bandage hook fastener (the one with the metal hook clips attached to a piece of elastic material). Works perfect and requires zero effort!
Thank you. My brother passed away last year and my Dad has been wanting to wear some of his fitted hat but they are too big for him. I’m going to be doing this to all the hats, he had a lot. Thank you!!
Great fix. These mesh hats always seem to be a bit larger than standard fitted. For me that is. I knew there had to be a solution. Thanks! You earned a subscriber.
I used this method but instead of sewing the elastic to the outer part of the sweatband, I flipped the sweat over and sewed the elastic to the other side so it's not visible plus when I put my cap on I don't brush up against the piece of elastic.
@rockonparanormal4044 Not sure if going down 2 sizes will work without looking funny, but the process would be the same. Just pull the elastic band tighter.
I just brought a neo hat its fitted and flexed hat, I was wondering can I shrink it it's S/M and I wear Size 7 1/8 if it can shrink is it necessary shrink it
Joey Scotti Try sewing one end first then pulling it tight to where you need it, sew that end and then cut. That way you know you haven't gone too short.
You can cut a 1/2" slit in the back seam to add a little extra room, but that does ruin the hat. You can also get a hat stretcher and slowly stretch out the material. I've done that with success on a baseball cap and a cowboy hat.
wouldn't this be irritating on the back of your head though? kinda like tags on the back of a shirt? i hate that. And i don't want it to look wrinkled around the outside of my head because of the elastic strap. that would just look really weird. It would probably make the hat look non fitted around the top of the hat around your head. I was kinda looking for a more sophisticated way of doing this. like the way a tailor would do to it or a milliner? I just watched something about soaking your hat in almost boiling water for a while then putting it on and letting it dry. Also some hat bills have cardboard in them (this would mess it up) if it was plastic inside it would be ok. But tailors or milliners would probably take out the seams and cut then sew it back to make it smaller. Granted it would cost almost or even more than what you paid for the hat to get this done, but if it is sentimental then i guess it would be worth it to just take it to a tailor or milliner.
Getting it tailored would probably cost more than just buying a new hat. It actually doesn't bother me at all and I am the same way with tags. I think it is because it is going in the same direction as the band. It doesn't gather much, but if you were trying to downsize a lot it might. The boiling method probably only works for wool hats, and you are right, it would destroy a cardboard bill. Thanks for your comments!
Toto San Seems simple right? I often find one size is too small and the next size up is too big. There are even variations among the same size. I buy big to avoid headaches and then make the adjustment myself. This particular hat was purchased at a ball game in Japan where they didn’t have my exact size and I would never get another chance to buy one. Or...maybe you changed your hairstyle from bushy to buzz cut. I like a perfectly fit hat and this is one way to make that happen. Helped me and hopefully helped someone else too.
Also since new era caps are hand made, sizes that may be the same, often fit different. So if you buy one online and it doesn't fit the way you thought, this is a good idea
Maybe because it's a one size fits all hat, that you love, where the elastic isn't quite what it used to be and they don't sell the hat anymore...duhhhh!!
Worked at Lids for 3 years, and most New Era hats, except mesh and certain materials, will shrink. Also, if you cut your hair your hat will fit differently. If you lose weight your hat will fit differently. There are many hats New Era releases in extremely limited numbers, and arent full size runs. Your comment shows me you wear velcro strap hats, and have zero business in this conversation. You are probably one of those guys that wears, sandals way too much.
FYI for those that are too lazy to sew (like i was), here's a quick fix: open your first aid kit and grab that little bandage hook fastener (the one with the metal hook clips attached to a piece of elastic material). Works perfect and requires zero effort!
You are the freakin' man bro
do you know what the thing is called ? i can’t find my first aid kit
The ace bandage clips? Fire idea!!
This is the best way to downsize your hat. I used a piece of elastic from my boxers lol. Thanks bro
Thank you. My brother passed away last year and my Dad has been wanting to wear some of his fitted hat but they are too big for him. I’m going to be doing this to all the hats, he had a lot. Thank you!!
Great fix. These mesh hats always seem to be a bit larger than standard fitted. For me that is. I knew there had to be a solution. Thanks! You earned a subscriber.
I used this method but instead of sewing the elastic to the outer part of the sweatband, I flipped the sweat over and sewed the elastic to the other side so it's not visible plus when I put my cap on I don't brush up against the piece of elastic.
Awesome tip...thank you Brother!!! My two new New Era caps will hopefully fit me now...
Heck yea. I am buying all of hats I find now. Lol
Holy cheese that’s the exact cap I wanna adjust. Mine’s just black that’s the difference
It also works with flexfit caps.
Thanks a lot for this Video!!
Small piece of Velcro, works like a charm.
Watching in 2024
Thanks for the tip bro ...works perfect
gonna try this...thanks for the excellent tip.
Very great 👍
Thank you 😊
This also work on oversize pant, jean too. :)
Why didn't you just buy a smaller pare of jeans you tight ass ahahah
@@manuelruen or jus use a belt
Thanks a lot sir
Thank you so much!!
Thx soo much it worked like a bomb
Tnx
Do I see the elastic to the inside of the band and hat together
Just sew it to the band
Sorry another Question the hat I have is a size 8 I need it to be 2 size smaller how do I make that happen
@rockonparanormal4044 Not sure if going down 2 sizes will work without looking funny, but the process would be the same. Just pull the elastic band tighter.
Do you think a can use this method on a angler bucket hat?
Thanks for the video! How thick of an elastic?
I'm not sure on the thickness. I found it in my wife's sewing box. It's about a quarter inch wide
Are you sewing that just to the sweat band?
Brett Buckles Yes
Looks like you have a NPB cap there.
Yokohama DeNA BayStars
I just brought a neo hat its fitted and flexed hat, I was wondering can I shrink it it's S/M and I wear Size 7 1/8 if it can shrink is it necessary shrink it
Andrew Natera nice, 7 1/8th is the perfect hat size for geniuses.
Give me the link from where i can buy those caps
Faizan Chishty Sorry, I bought this cap at the stadium team store in Yokohama, not online.
People.. does this trick work?
thanks
Does this work for 39thirty
How long should I cut the elastic?
Joey Scotti Try sewing one end first then pulling it tight to where you need it, sew that end and then cut. That way you know you haven't gone too short.
Is there a way to upsize
You can cut a 1/2" slit in the back seam to add a little extra room, but that does ruin the hat. You can also get a hat stretcher and slowly stretch out the material. I've done that with success on a baseball cap and a cowboy hat.
Have you tried using the foam tape technique? If so did you prefer that method or this one? Great vid btw
With the foam tape, my hair always seems to find and stick to the sticky backing no matter how well I put it on.
What type of fabric is used to make the cap?
Jojo King The cap is a synthetic mesh material, not sure exactly what.
wouldn't this be irritating on the back of your head though? kinda like tags on the back of a shirt? i hate that. And i don't want it to look wrinkled around the outside of my head because of the elastic strap. that would just look really weird. It would probably make the hat look non fitted around the top of the hat around your head. I was kinda looking for a more sophisticated way of doing this. like the way a tailor would do to it or a milliner? I just watched something about soaking your hat in almost boiling water for a while then putting it on and letting it dry. Also some hat bills have cardboard in them (this would mess it up) if it was plastic inside it would be ok. But tailors or milliners would probably take out the seams and cut then sew it back to make it smaller. Granted it would cost almost or even more than what you paid for the hat to get this done, but if it is sentimental then i guess it would be worth it to just take it to a tailor or milliner.
Getting it tailored would probably cost more than just buying a new hat. It actually doesn't bother me at all and I am the same way with tags. I think it is because it is going in the same direction as the band. It doesn't gather much, but if you were trying to downsize a lot it might. The boiling method probably only works for wool hats, and you are right, it would destroy a cardboard bill. Thanks for your comments!
@@stradavarius76 wind bro
what r u using?
Zachary Alberti It's just a piece of elastic. You can buy a roll at a fabric store or poach it from something else you are no longer using.
k thanks. wasnt playing it with sound then went back and figured it out
NPB hat
J is for Jeff go angels
Why don't you just buy your size instead of downsizing a bigger cap? WTF
Toto San Seems simple right? I often find one size is too small and the next size up is too big. There are even variations among the same size. I buy big to avoid headaches and then make the adjustment myself. This particular hat was purchased at a ball game in Japan where they didn’t have my exact size and I would never get another chance to buy one. Or...maybe you changed your hairstyle from bushy to buzz cut. I like a perfectly fit hat and this is one way to make that happen. Helped me and hopefully helped someone else too.
Toto San some hats come in small/medium or medium/large and they're both too big for my strange cranium so this trick will help me a ton.
Also since new era caps are hand made, sizes that may be the same, often fit different. So if you buy one online and it doesn't fit the way you thought, this is a good idea
Maybe because it's a one size fits all hat, that you love, where the elastic isn't quite what it used to be and they don't sell the hat anymore...duhhhh!!
Worked at Lids for 3 years, and most New Era hats, except mesh and certain materials, will shrink. Also, if you cut your hair your hat will fit differently. If you lose weight your hat will fit differently. There are many hats New Era releases in extremely limited numbers, and arent full size runs. Your comment shows me you wear velcro strap hats, and have zero business in this conversation. You are probably one of those guys that wears, sandals way too much.