HAT SHAPING 101! Put the Curve( Flange) Back In A Floppy Brim

[@KTGHATS]

NEW VIDEOS COMING SOON!!subscribe & stay tuned! I switched l from our small shop,to our106 year old shop, JJ HAT CENTER jjhatcenter.com I'LL HAVE THE NEW CAMERA SETUP & ROLLING OUT NEW VIDEOS THIS SPRING. ...and remember! Keep your hats upside down or hung up, NOT FLAT on it's brim,(don't deny it!, everyone does it occasionally) Thanks! Kevin 🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@Shaqeroni]

Hidden gem! Hadn’t seen this one. Love it!

[@stephenperera7382]

This is one to add to your saved videos for sure…..pay attention people….this one is important haha

[@frapperge]

I’ve been watching all of your videos and have now reshaped 4 fedoras that had become a bit wild. The strong hold hairspray works brilliant. I’ve got a Lock & Co fedora that I assume has been shellaced so use this as my guide. Love your craftsmanship 😎

[@KTGHATS]

That’s it, just fist the hat before spraying, cover the sweatband and outer band first..

[@logandavis4719]

That's how my St. Stephens Barbisio is. The style and process for the color makes the hat not very snappy and so when snapped is rather flat. Nice to know its a style and process not a defunct.

[@dannywilliams3516]

Very interesting kevin. Always wondered how that was done now I know thank you. That hat was very pretty by the way I love that green color.

[@marynussio9880]

Thank you so much for this video. I looked everywhere to find out how I could firm up a fedora hat made of felt that arrived in the mail with a soft floppy brim. Hairspray and a fan... Who knew?

[@MrJohnnyfreelance]

thank you as always. super helpful tips

[@mikealmere70]

Your older videos are still worth watching, maybe you can give us tips now and than on what to watch..

[@KTGHATS]

Maybe sort them by “ most popular “ and start from there? I usually post a few oldies if u look in the “community “ section of this channel, there are my suggest,”oldies but goodies” thank u very much for watching

[@mikealmere70]

@@KTGHATS Thank you, will do!

[@brentjohnson4212]

This was extremely useful; thank you sir for the tutorial!

[@howardlovecraft750]

Best how to video I've seen. Very informative.

[@KTGHATS]

Darryl Hurd thank you kindly, Darryl, compliments like that mean a lot to me, I just wing it as I go along, never plan anything except the title..sometimes it works out well...other times my son enters the room and starts distracting me and it all turns to comedy, but I never edit,and usually it goes well..

[@reedrandoy]

So great! Thank you!

[@sleuwi]

thanks alot! i have a hat that i bought online that got out of shape when they shipped it, been using it with the weird shape ever since, after trying the tips in this video it's better at least :D i'll give this another try in the near future, for now im fine with my slightly less oddly shaped hat :p (im somewhat afraid if i try to shape it perfectly over and over again i'll ruin it)

[@campbell166]

Hi Kevin I love your videos, I am in the UK & also have a large head 63cm I would love to wear a hat, but can't find a style to suit me, I always think hats look great on everyone but me Can you offer any advice on what to try please? There are no hat shops in my area and due to my size I am limited to buying off the internet Thanks again for your great video collection. Dave

[@LaVolpe444]

So who else ordered a flat fedora and now is desperately trying to look like Michael Jackson? By the way, you sir have both my like and my subscription! THANK YOU!

[@cornshucker77]

Thanks Kevin, good video.

[@KTGHATS]

+cornshucker77 thank you,cornshucker77,happy to oblige.

[@eddiewebb7206]

Once again....I want that green hat! 👍😁

[@KTGHATS]

I have two! Van the hatmaker can replicate it.. but bigbux $450-ish Itd be cheaper to find a similar colored hat at JJs for $200-250

[@eddiewebb7206]

I will take a look....thanks so much!!

[@eamonwright7488]

Now you can get a KTG sky piece!

[@josephhandford6138]

Kevin, is it possible to shape a flat brim into a fedora trilby shape because the hat I was sent looks like an Indiana Jones style fedora as opposed to the picture shown on Amazon?

[@KTGHATS]

I’m not exactly sure what you’re dealing with, but I doubt it. I’d just return it, get a refund. even on a first grade quality hat that’s not an easy job w just steam, it would require a total,reflanging of the brim by a hatmaker.. there are a lot of hats online that look good in photos but when u get them home, the brim doesn’t snap or lay straight, usually because many steps are skipped,and it can be a fit issue too. But most of the time, it’s just not a snap brim, like in your case. Definitely not. Not even in the best case scenario I can help talk u through a sale if u want to find a good half price hat on JJ hat centers back room sale, u can find a $200 hat for $100. ...or a $175 hat for $87.50 etc

[@josephhandford6138]

@@KTGHATS Thanks for the advice Kevin. It's always nice to get feedback from the main man! I've repackaged the hat and it's being picked up on Monday and am certainly considering what you suggest about the back room sale.

[@DavesTrumpet]

Another awesome video! Thanks so much for sharing. Any tips on how to do the same for a Panama hat? I've heard using an iron and damp cloth but can a steamer be used? Thanks!

[@KTGHATS]

+DavesTrumpet exactly the same method for straws, panama will require some stiffening first, without that, u won't get any results. It's that hard shell that u put on the hat that holds it in place, u soften it w steam,letting it cool into place..same exact method for panama hats, but the stiffener is essential.u may need a bit more with straw. btw no water, never.. no ironing, u can use an iron for something flat, flat brims are rare,I've never had a single instance where Ive used one for hat shaping,it comes in handy for thing like hat bands.. nope, no iron, use steam from an iron, get the area teamed up and then shape it as it cools into place..holding it as it cools. straws are the same, just tougher, a lot tougher,and without the spray,forget it...u do more damage than good, don't even attempt to steam without stiffening a straw, unless the hat is already stiff, then u can skip that step.

[@DavesTrumpet]

+quadrogong1111 Makes a lot of sense. I've noticed on some of my straws that they get sticky when you steam them (obviously coated) and others don't. Time for me to get some hair spray!!!! Thanks again!

[@KTGHATS]

+DavesTrumpet yeah, get it stiff, let it dry, then steam...don't touch the wet straw, let it air dry or use a fan, try not to get too many fingerprints,and keep the wet areas off the tabletop. Don't use "Aqua Net" brand and use the ultra super hold,strongest stuff they have,only aerosol cans..all hats have this coating, straw or felt, it's called "sizing", it comes in can from a company called Manhatco in NYC, but the hair spray is cheaper and easier to get in a rush, and for jobs like shaping hats by hand, it works quite well,with almost no recognizable difference. Most of it depends on spraying evenly, not too gloppy or drippy, use light coats..if u have decent technique, both products will look and feel the same

[@hillwalkerkc3234]

I have 2 Borsalino Marco's (the downbrim crusher's). I really like em. But i've been wondering if JJ's workshop could convert the brim on one to a standard Fedora(snap type brim to wear either way? Whadda ya think? Thanks again for these Vids. Always very informative.

[@KTGHATS]

Yes, a reflange. He can reblock the brim to snap but most likely the brim will look slightly shorter, 1/4" or so. $45. Plus $14.50 shipping I can also do it free with steam and stiffener,no blocks,just $14.50, results are just not as good, blocking it is like remanufacturing the brim Up to u! Kev

[@kumanuelable]

Can a flange wear out? Is it better to keep the flange up or down?

[@KTGHATS]

Yes, it gets flat and soft, keep it snapped up when you’re not wearing it,and keep the brim off the surface of the tabletop, no weight on the brim

[@vibezzcheezeey3065]

Where can I buy that short brim sized green hat? Love that one

[@KTGHATS]

Simon Steve nowhere now,unfortunately it’s a 5-7 year old style, the company went bust, then reopened again, we don’t deal w them anymore,and the stuff is different now

[@KTGHATS]

Simon Steve that’s a beauty, I can’t think of anything in a new style that’s similar,it’s a very old style, long gone

[@vibezzcheezeey3065]

@@KTGHATS I wish I could find where to buy that type of short brim-sized hats like that green one I have searched but didn’t find any yet

[@Breeze700]

Great informative videos! Do you have any on bowlers/derby hats? I'd love to re-shape one thats too flat to that classic style where the brim is rolled on the edges and the sides are raised and a bit down on the front. Thanks again!

[@KTGHATS]

Good idea for a video

[@Breeze700]

@@KTGHATS Great Thanks!

[@peteswright]

Can all this be done with WOOL fedoras. Cant get front brim to stay down!!! Thanks

[@DarthVader-ib7tl]

pete wright My method was steaming the front brim, and then leave the back of the hat hanging off the ledge of a table with the front brim on the surface of the table and something heavy placed onto the front brim to hold it, then use a chair and lean it against the back of the hat to make sure you get that extra curve. Leave it for an hour or so and it worked for me.

[@KTGHATS]

Yes, kinda it works but not as well

[@USMC_BABE38]

Just got one today haven't worn it yet

[@kodishlive]

GENIUS !

[@KTGHATS]

Thanks! appreciate that!!!!🤓

[@scottmouse1921]

hope to see new posts soon!

[@KTGHATS]

Scott Mousley starting up again soon in the bigger shop w better quality camera too

[@scottmouse1921]

lookin' forward to it kevin!

[@MadMan559est69]

Is that suave hair spray?

[@KTGHATS]

Nice catch. Suave ultra hold

[@USMC_BABE38]

Can it be done with a felt hat

[@KTGHATS]

Yes, same technique 😎

[@USMC_BABE38]

How do I reshape an old felt pinor hat that us to belong to my dad

[@KTGHATS]

Send it to me, with a note stating what u want done,( “please clean and reshape, and stretch it” for instance, ) include your phone number and mailing address. We will call and get your credit card info, it’s $14.50 to ship it back, double boxed in a hat box. 8006221911 or www.jjhatcenter.com for address I’d suggest letting me do it, it’s free and it’ll come out way better, I can even make a video if u want

[@Burps___]

Hi, Kevin. What a great channel! Can you please tell me what type of hat Billy Gibbons wears, not his African nudu hat, but rather his classic beige hat. Here's a video of him wearing the hat when he speaks. And, do you sell this hat online? Thanks Kevin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIm2gqFmZciLoJY

[@KTGHATS]

+coolkayaker1 hi, i'm familiar with that hat, looks like a custom job, open crown, beaver finish, pencil roll on the brim, Beavers are like $300, we can order something similar without that rolled brim, more of a fedora brim,like i wear, similar..we have hats on our website with the round crown,but different brim sizes,colors,bands..not this exact hat. we do not stock this hat, no. but we could order something similar, if u wanted one that looked just like this, easiet to go custom, but that is like $300,

[@Burps___]

+quadrogong1111 Wow, you sure know your hats. Thanks, Kevin. I cant afford three-hundred for a hat, and like u said, that wont even get me Billys since his is custom. Half that, I can afford. So I may stick with something more like u wear. U rock those upturned snaps, for sure. Thank you again. 👍🏻

[@chrisdisanto4736]

Hey Kevin anything different have to be done with Lite Felt?

[@KTGHATS]

Not really,same rules, just don't try to reshape or modify the shape. Lite felt likes to hold it's shape forever.

[@chrisdisanto4736]

KEVIN from JJ HAT CENTER 🎸HATS & GUITARS ! Got it. I’m hoping to stiffen it a little and the brim has picked up a bit of a wave. Want to straighten it out a bit and define the flange more.

[@chrisdisanto4736]

Thanks as always Kevin.