How To Make Your Hand Tied Wig Cap Smaller / Very Easy Hand Sewing Technique

In this video I demonstrate how I make the wig cap for Cameron by Jon Renau smaller. I show how to downsize the cap and discuss how to remove an air pocket at the crown.
** Where I purchased items in this video:
1. Candace by Henry Margu from wigstudio1.com
2. Cameron by Jon Renau from wigs.com
My head measurements are:
Circumference 22”
Ear to ear 12.25”
Forehead to nape 14.5”
Hairline to bottom of chin 7.25”
I can be reached at: [e-mail]
Follow me on Instagram: @micheleswigreviews
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[@reneemasters6961]

And there are great videos out there on wefted wigs, so again thank you on addressing hand tied caps! Especially without cutting out material or fibers! Very nice!

[@micheleswigreviews]

Thanks so much!😊 I try to provide helpful content and not duplicate what is already out there. I also prefer using techniques that can be reversed. These wigs are an investment!💖

[@marjiens8163]

Oh my goodness, this technique works wonderfully. I just tried it on my new Mariska. I took up too much the first time. I simply removed the second set of stitches, restitched the first group of stitches. I am so happy with the results, thank you.

[@micheleswigreviews]

Yay!! You're very welcome - I'm so glad to hear that you found my video helpful!!😊 Hope you enjoy your new Mariska!💖

[@suzanneswindell9262]

Such an easy type of fix. Thank you 😊

[@micheleswigreviews]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad to hear that you found my video helpful!☺💖

[@reneemasters6961]

Definitely on of my very favorite modification videos! I've almost returned so many pieces, and now I know how to fix my issues! I'm a seamstress so to speak, but so new to wigs. Thank you Michele!

[@micheleswigreviews]

You are very welcome Renee, I'm so glad you found my video helpful!😊 Happy sewing - I hope you love the results!💖

[@cathydonaldson4261]

Thank you so much! I've had such a problem with the wig cap being too big and in exactly the same area that you sewed. This has been a lifesaver for me!

[@micheleswigreviews]

You're very welcome, Cathy! I'm so glad to hear that my video was helpful to you.😊💖

[@marjiens8163]

This video is so very helpful! Thank you.

[@micheleswigreviews]

You're very welcome!😊💖

[@Karronslife]

Michele I can’t thank you enough for this video. I sewed a double ended dart in my JR Elizabeth and it fits 1000 times better. You rock!

[@micheleswigreviews]

You're very welcome, Karron!😀I'm so glad you found my video helpful and that Elizabeth fits you better now! Thanks for watching!💖

[@bettyboop40bd]

Thanks for the tips. Your wigs are absolutely beautiful cannot tell they are wigs..

[@micheleswigreviews]

You are very welcome! Thanks so much for this lovely compliment!😊💖

[@Patinkular]

Thank you Michele 🧡

[@micheleswigreviews]

You're so welcome!😀💖

[@Patinkular]

Thank You Michelle

[@micheleswigreviews]

I'm so sorry for my delay in responding - I never received a notification of your comment! You are very welcome, thanks for watching!💖

[@donnadavis4805]

Love this. Thankyou

[@micheleswigreviews]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching!😊💖

[@OfelinaBello]

Thanks for the tips

[@micheleswigreviews]

You're very welcome!😊 Thanks for watching!💖

[@lauriebowman2592]

Great video! I have a small head,too. Thanks❤

[@micheleswigreviews]

You're very welcome, I'm so glad to hear that it was helpful!😊 Thanks for watching!💖

[@kapirk2244]

Great tip! Thanks for this video.

[@micheleswigreviews]

You are very welcome!😊 I'm so glad you found it helpful!💖

[@debbiephelps4890]

How do you determine the size you need and do you wear a cap with wigs? I’ve seen you show putting them on for demonstration without a cap and wonder if you wear them like that? New to all of this and would love to know more

[@micheleswigreviews]

Hi Debbie, welcome, I'm so glad you're here!😀 Here is a link to a Jon Renau video I like for how to measure your head for a wig - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i566hWSKi9Ohoc0 No, I don't wear a wig cap or wig grip under my wigs. I know many wig wearers like to wear them. It's a question of personal preference. I just don't think it's necessary for me. Feel free to ask questions any time and good luck!💖

[@MelsBeAgeless]

Fabulous video

[@micheleswigreviews]

Thanks Mel!😊💖

[@qwadaysiastewart4574]

I love the hair

[@micheleswigreviews]

Thanks so much, I do too!😀💖 By the way, both Cameron and Candace are made with synthetic fibers.

[@myleneguerin1920]

my measurements ear to ear are 11 inches so the wig is covering my ears. How should I make the cap smaller? It is a hand tied cap. Love your video

[@micheleswigreviews]

Hi Mylene! I have never altered a wig cap to change the ear to ear measurement. You could try the double ended dart method shown in my video and if you don't like the results, just remove the stitches again. Be sure to avoid sewing the monofilament or the lace front. Another option would be to trim the ear tabs. Here is a link to a video I like about removing ear tabs - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIepdZabjpt9gcU. You could start by only trimming a small portion of the ear tabs to see if that works for you. Keep in mind that you will need to either remove the metal stays or sew up the new edges of the ear tabs carefully so that the metal stays don't protrude and poke you. Of course all of this will prevent you from returning your wig and is at your own risk. Hope this helps!💖

[@myleneguerin1920]

Thank you for your quick reply 😊 As the wigs do not fit my head, I don't have much to loose. Next weekend will be busy 😂

[@micheleswigreviews]

@@myleneguerin1920 You're very welcome!😊 Good luck, I hope you love the results!💖

[@debraenglander9317]

Love your videos. Your experience shows. My measurements are smaller than u except for my circum. Im 22 inch. Between my wig grip and my bio hair i fell caps are smaller - lower hair line. - my hair loss is a little less. Can i show how to expand hand tied - rw is supposed to be small. Can u show how to do it? Removing bands makes cap too big. Thank you

[@micheleswigreviews]

Thanks so much, Debra!😊 That's a great suggestion!👍 I have added this topic to my list of videos to make.💖

[@shookiedo2178]

Thank you for this video! I am going to try this on a RW Upstage that I bought in a large cap ( I knew the regular would be too tight on me). What I was curious to know - do you you have less pouff on the top of your head?

[@micheleswigreviews]

You are very welcome, I'm so glad you found my video helpful!😊 I don't normally have an air pocket/pouf on top of my head and don't believe I did with this style. I did have a slight air pocket with a wefted cap recently and fixed it by sewing wefts together near the crown. It worked well. I think this method would work well if you have a pouf on a hand tied cap. Good luck!💖

[@shookiedo2178]

@@micheleswigreviews OK, so I did it!!!! My Upstage fits perfectly now. I had to do it twice, because the first time, I took too much in. As you said, it doesn't take long. The longest part was in the careful removal because the eyes aren't what they used to be and I didn't want to puncture the cap. Both times, I actually did my dart, flipped it up to sew it down, all with one thread. I feel more confident now that my back isn't bunched!

[@micheleswigreviews]

@@shookiedo2178 Yay!! I'm so happy to hear that, thanks for letting me know!👏 I think wigs just look so much better when they fit like a glove. Enjoy!😊💖

[@TheStrongestEdits]

What about with a weft cap?

[@micheleswigreviews]

If you search "how to make your wig cap smaller" on KZbin, you will find many videos for how to do that.👍💖

[@Prettywigsplease]

Hi, can we add roots to a hand tied cap? I have henry margu in 14h coming and I'm afraid it's going to need roots.

[@micheleswigreviews]

Hi Alicia, yes you can. You just inspired me - I will try to post a video this Friday about how to add roots to a hand tied cap. If you do use a root spray, I would recommend using one formulated for synthetic fibers (like Jon Renau's Blend & Build Root Spray - this is what I will test). Please note that I have heard that some root sprays can permanently turn wig fibers gray or green, so I recommend testing it in an inconspicuous area first. As an alternative, I like to use the Color WOW root powder (from Amazon) to blend my bio hair with my wigs (I apply some to both). Hope this helps!💖

[@Prettywigsplease]

@Michele's Wig Reviews ok great! I will look for the video and the powder. Thanks Michele.

[@micheleswigreviews]

@@Prettywigsplease You are very welcome, Alicia!💖

[@weareyounique4234]

I have a lot of excess cap at the back of my crown

[@micheleswigreviews]

Hopefully this technique will work for you!👍 Be careful not to sew any monofilament portions of your cap. Good luck!💖

[@RRHAIRIWEAR]

Did you use a regular needle and thread to do this? (Just want to make sure i'm not using the wrong products)

[@micheleswigreviews]

Hi Rebecca! Yes, I just used a regular needle and thread, nothing special. Good luck and thanks for watching!💖

[@RRHAIRIWEAR]

@@micheleswigreviews Thank you for responding so quickly

[@micheleswigreviews]

@@RRHAIRIWEAR You're very welcome!👍

[@frankjanvari6565]

hello OK you do have a sewing machine and you know how to use one correct?

[@micheleswigreviews]

Yes, but I don't currently want to recommend sewing these wigs with a sewing machine. I like for the stitching to be loose and easily removable.

[@user-vg3cz8lp3j]

Michelle how long does your wigs last Synthetic hair,as it does not matter if it heat or None heat as starting to get scared now!! And butting me off ?

[@micheleswigreviews]

Hi Marion! In general, if you are wearing them every day, heat friendly synthetic wigs can last around 2-4 months with proper care (I have been wearing a Belle Tress HF synthetic wig for 3½ months now). Synthetic wigs (not heat friendly) can last around 3-6 months with proper care. My synthetic wigs normally last me around 3-4 months. The longevity also depends on your daily activities (how much time you spend outside, how often you wash your wig...) and the length of the fibers. Longer styles experience more friction, which shortens the life of the fibers. Hope this helps!💖

[@user-vg3cz8lp3j]

@@micheleswigreviews thanks you but can you realy say , that Synthetic wigs can l ask about human hair l know there very expensive but thank for information 😊

[@micheleswigreviews]

@@user-vg3cz8lp3j I don't have recent experience with human hair. I have heard that human hair wigs can last over a year with proper care. I suggest asking the retailer you are buying your wig from this question.💖

[@user-vg3cz8lp3j]

@@micheleswigreviews thanks 😊

[@micheleswigreviews]

@@user-vg3cz8lp3j You're very welcome!💖

[@reneemasters6961]

!!!

[@frankjanvari6565]

hello OK hand sewing very nice lady can you film some wig sewing using the sewing machine?😀

[@micheleswigreviews]

Hi, thanks for your suggestion! I have never sewn a wig using a sewing machine. Maybe sometime in the future!💖