I went ahead and purchased this lovely fedora from the fedorastore.com. Pretty nice selection they have there, and I must say that I am very pleased with what I got. This has to be the coolest article of clothing that I have ever had. Can't wait to wear it around.
One question I need to ask those who are in the know is about stretching. I have a fat fat fat head. I got the biggest size that was offered, but as I thought may be the case, the hat is still a bit snug, just a bit. Does anyone have any ideas about stretching the hat out just a tad?
One question I need to ask those who are in the know is about stretching. I have a fat fat fat head. I got the biggest size that was offered, but as I thought may be the case, the hat is still a bit snug, just a bit. Does anyone have any ideas about stretching the hat out just a tad?
Travis Jacobs
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Well for hats such as Fedoras and Stetsons {cowboy hats}, they use Steam to reshape them, but I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself unless you know what you're doing, otherwise you might ruin the hat in the process...
Not really sure if Steaming it to reshape it will enable you to increase the size though...
By the way, it's a very nice looking Fedora...
Edit:
I was looking around on that site, neat site, but I also came across something called a Hat Stretcher for 20 bucks... So that might be the answer to your problem...
I also think I may have been able to design the famous Tex Fedora, total came to about 420 dollars though, so I won't be getting it right now... lol
Not really sure if Steaming it to reshape it will enable you to increase the size though...
By the way, it's a very nice looking Fedora...
Edit:
I was looking around on that site, neat site, but I also came across something called a Hat Stretcher for 20 bucks... So that might be the answer to your problem...
I also think I may have been able to design the famous Tex Fedora, total came to about 420 dollars though, so I won't be getting it right now... lol
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Travis, that's an awesome fedora! Welcome to the ranks!
In regards to stretching, I'd check out http://www.thefedoralounge.com if I were you. That's the only other forum besides here that I check regularly, and its a wealth of information.
If your fedora has a leather sweatband, if you're comfortable with this, you can flip it up, and soak it with distilled water (not too much to bleed onto the felt) and stretch it with a hat stretcher you can find on ebay for fairly cheap. You can even wear the hat for a little while after soaking the band to help it stretch a little. Just a few ideas.
BTW: The Fedora Store does have some very good hats. I've bought a few from there, though mainly flat caps.
In regards to stretching, I'd check out http://www.thefedoralounge.com if I were you. That's the only other forum besides here that I check regularly, and its a wealth of information.
If your fedora has a leather sweatband, if you're comfortable with this, you can flip it up, and soak it with distilled water (not too much to bleed onto the felt) and stretch it with a hat stretcher you can find on ebay for fairly cheap. You can even wear the hat for a little while after soaking the band to help it stretch a little. Just a few ideas.
BTW: The Fedora Store does have some very good hats. I've bought a few from there, though mainly flat caps.
