Hat Storage: Do's and Don'ts
Do Store Your Hat...
...by keeping it away from kids and pets.
Do Store Your Hat...
...by hanging it on the wall by the brim.
Don't Store Your Hat...
...with all its weight resting on its brim.
Don't Store Your Hat...
...in a place with high humidity.
Outdoor Hat Care
Don't Wear Your Hat...
...outside in the rain, snow, or any other sort of precipitation. Your hat is not waterproof, only water resistant.
Don't Apply...
...waterproofing spray to your hat. Hats treated with waterproofing are not eligible for my reblocking program.
Quick Fixes
At-Home Fix
You can "reactivate" the stiffening agent in the wool for some light hat reshaping at home.
Directions
First, boil water on the stove. Then, aim the steam at the area(s) you want to reshape. Allow the steam to hit and soften those spots. Afterward, promptly take off the hat and reshape it before it cools down and becomes stiff again. And remember, be careful not to burn yourself with the steam!
Tricky...
Reblocking is tricky, so feel free to send your hat to me instead. But it is a good quick fix for a slightly warped brim or if the tip of your hat’s tail curl becomes “uncurly”.
Careful
If you need to fix a problem area, repeat these steps as many times as necessary. The steam will soften the hat, but be cautious about where you direct the steam. Avoid placing the entire hat on the steaming pot, as it could lose its shape completely.
What's My
Hat Size?
Please measure your head twice before submitting your size. I can only make hats based on the information you give me. If you order the wrong size I likely will not be able to fix it and I don't offer refunds for this kind of mistake.
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Measuring Tape Method
To find your head's circumference wrap a flexible fabric tape measure around your head above your ears. It should be placed where you want the hat to sit. Record the result.
String & Ruler Method
Using a piece of non-stretch string wrap it around your head above your ears. Mark off where the circumference of your head is, and carefully match its' length against a ruler.
Best Fit in Inches
(XS) 21.25" best fit 20.25" to 21.0"
(S) 22.50" best fit 21.25" to 22.25"
(M) 23.25" best fit 22.50" to 23.0"
(L) 24.25" best fit 23.25" to 24.0"
(XL) 25.0" best fit 24.25” to 25.0"