How To Stretch or Shrink a Boston Scally Hat (or Other Flat Cap)

[@chadjasna1374]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Since watching your video, I used your method to shrink several caps that were too large and now fit perfectly. What’s more, I’ve been able to purchase a few caps that were hard to find in my size and shrink them to fit. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge and experience to help others. You are GREATLY appreciated!

[@1st508thAirborne]

Happy it helped! Best wishes 👍🙂🤜⚡🤛

[@The_Woof_Pack]

You can probably use a hair dryer if you’re nervous using the dryer. You can also get one of those mesh dryer bags to put the hat in and shut the bag in the dryer door so the hat is hanging from the door and isn’t tumbling in the dryer. Good options if you’re nervous about possibly damaging your cap.

[@1st508thAirborne]

I tried a hair dryer at 1st... it just smelt like it was burning it so I took my chances with the dryer... lol.

[@johnphillips3526]

SO glad I found your video! I boiled my Pub and Aficionado caps yesterday and they fit like a dream now. I boiled for 5 minutes and then dried in the dryer for 45 minutes on 1 and an hour on the other. Checked them every 15 minutes. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@1st508thAirborne]

Great! You are welcome 👊😎

[@rustytruck2370]

Thank you sir , I used thread 🧵 and needle 🪡 and put a couple of darts like you showed and it turned out great! Fits like a glove now! All the best!

[@1st508thAirborne]

Glad it helped 👊😎

[@nathanholbrook7276]

Awesome! Thank you for the great info! I have one that's a bit small. I'm going to try this!

[@danmac1827]

Thanks for the video. Looks like you wear yours a little on the loose side. Mine is right where the chart says it should be but feels a little too snug. Might do a little stretching.

[@1st508thAirborne]

Best wishes Dan. Thanks for watching.

[@kimberlydeeney5652]

Beautiful hats. Great ideas on how to shrink them especially. My dad owned some very good hats. My daughter for some weird reason called them "Duff caps" 😆 Maybe she heard "Jeff cap"? Alot of people are surprised to hear Philly had a huge factory for good hats. Stetson.😊 Thank you for sharing.

[@1st508thAirborne]

Best wishes Kimberly 🖐🙂

[@DubsHatHub]

Great video! I’ve been wanting to shrink my Braveheart, just doesn’t fit me quite right.

[@1st508thAirborne]

Good luck with it! 👍🙂

[@scottb252]

I ordered a couple of hats yesterday after seeing your video, so this is good to know! I hate getting hats that don't fit right, thanks for the info!

[@1st508thAirborne]

What did you order? I linked some other channels in the video description that review them.

[@Whendaddycooks]

Great job on shrinking and shaping your caps. I’m still perfecting my shrinking process since some caps still feel baggy after the first round. But I really feel that’s attributed to the inconsistency with their sizing.

[@1st508thAirborne]

Thanks. I just posted a new video today regarding this topic... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2PNnouVlt6hf9k Yes, as someone that has several BSC hats their sizing can be a little inconsistent. I have gotten good at shrinking and large ones and have a great hat stretcher for any small ones making returning them unnecessary when that happens. Best wishes with your channel Ed. I stopped by and watched a video there. 👊😎 You do some cooking videos it says. I have a playlist of cooking videos here if you like watching that kind of stuff. I watch a lot of that on YT for ideas... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYvSY6Cro7V7hac&pp=gAQBiAQB

[@Whendaddycooks]

@@1st508thAirbornethanks brother. I started this page to document recipes and cooking methods I’ve learned from professional chefs but I’ve been slacking on the page and haven’t put enough time into it. The Scally cap reviews was me dabbling into it after being inspired by Mark and Tim’s KZbin channels.

[@1st508thAirborne]

If you get around to putting up some cooking videos on YT I'll check them out. I'm always looking for ideas 👍🙂

[@LeeG7953]

My Boston worker Scully cap came a day early and I love it . Problem is I think it’s a bit large. The cap is 100% cotton, I’m going to try what you showed on the video. Thanks Brother!

[@1st508thAirborne]

I haven't tried it with a cotton cap yet, just wool ones. Best wishes with it 👍🙂

[@MrPortwinestain]

I'm happy that I stumbled on this video. Did you use distilled water?

[@1st508thAirborne]

No, it was tap water.

[@MrPortwinestain]

I just know that using distilled water that it doesn't cause water marks. Thank you kindly and for your service in the military ​@1st508thAirborne

[@1st508thAirborne]

Thank you. I didn't have any issues with water marks. I supposed that might have to do with how hard your water is.

[@MrPortwinestain]

Your absolutely right! My water is very hard. I was told to use distilled water to clean a spot on my couch made from my dog so it wouldn't make a water mark. I'm just want to be careful I don't ruin my Boston scally caps.

[@1st508thAirborne]

Yeah, if you have hard water used distilled water. Better to use it and not need it than the other way around. Better safe than sorry 👍🙂

[@boston16wrx7]

Thanks for the tips, I have one that is to big I’m going to try this on!!!

[@1st508thAirborne]

👊😎

[@ReviewswithMoose]

Great informative video. I have a few hats that need some shrinkage I’m going to try your route.

[@1st508thAirborne]

Thanks! Good luck with it 👍🙂

[@1st508thAirborne]

Might make a good video topic for you... trying it out? 👍😎

[@GinaBeana_Tootsie]

Very good video I struggle with hats I have a small head xs or s custom made hats fit me I have had to fix many and the hot and cold method never thought of darts 👍🏼 thanks for sharing you maybe a dog channel but your a very wise person ♥️✌🏼

[@1st508thAirborne]

Thanks Gina!

[@andreaardy1080]

Very nice! Good job, I really like the blue 👌 ❤💫🐺

[@1st508thAirborne]

Thank you! Cheers Andrea!

[@Shadetree5]

Great tips thanks for sharing.

[@1st508thAirborne]

Thanks for watching! 🖐🙂

[@Preciousmiller1]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@1st508thAirborne]

Thanks for watching Precious 👍🙂

[@The_Woof_Pack]

Sean wears these kind of hats. Sent this to him.

[@1st508thAirborne]

👍😎

[@Serlixe]

❤️

[@1st508thAirborne]

🖐🙂

[@ThomasWitt-y4r]

Well done 👍🏻😃

[@1st508thAirborne]

Thanks 😁

[@anitajaggie8542]

🥰

[@1st508thAirborne]

🖐😎

[@bluepuppy7181]

😀❤👍 Nice hats

[@1st508thAirborne]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ricescobar9578]

Next time can you show the process of sewing the darts please?

[@marywrigjt7614]

👍👍❤️🇺🇸. Girls took shop, guys took Home Ec.

[@1st508thAirborne]

I picked up things I still remember and use from mandatory sewing, cooking and shop classes. It's a shame these are no longer required in Jr. High School

[@marywrigjt7614]

@@1st508thAirborne Back then they wanted us to be self reliant.

[@1st508thAirborne]

@@marywrigjt7614 Yep, 100% 👍

[@TheBrick692]

Great content, DO NOT PUT COLORED CAPS IN BOILING WATER. My green cap stained my dryer green. I should have just did the darts

[@1st508thAirborne]

I have done it with several colored caps with no issue at all? I have other videos showing that. Did you squeeze the extra water out before putting into the dryer? Maybe it was the particular dye that was used for that green? Thanks for watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3LXoaZ8ZpaIibM kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2PNnouVlt6hf9k

[@TheBrick692]

@ maybe it was that particular dye. I will say it definitely didn’t fade and it shrunk so I call it a proven win. The dryer did clean up fine with the magic eraser. Thanks sir 🇺🇸

[@RichardSmith-td9bs]

New caps are like new jeans they never look right.

[@nicodemus82]

Wouldn’t mind seeing some more BS cap reviews/videos 👍

[@1st508thAirborne]

I actually just finished shooting one that I will be posting tomorrow 👍😎. Glad to hear someone wants to see more of them. I own a couple dozen BSC hats. I'll shoot reviews on several more in the coming months.

[@nicodemus82]

@@1st508thAirborne Nice! I’ll be looking forward to watching when it’s up. I’ve only recently got into BSC hats when I got my first one around Xmas. Already own a few more now :) This video was very helpful since I also received a cap that was supposed to be the same size as my previous one, but clearly wasn’t. Your shrinking method worked like a charm!

[@1st508thAirborne]

Awesome! I bought a hat stretcher I'm going to review on the channel that works really good! 👍🙂

[@nicodemus82]

@@1st508thAirborne oh cool! I’ve always wondered how well one of those would work. Will be interesting to hear your thoughts. 👍

[@timebong8366]

Pimping ain't easy, huh Chad 😂

[@1st508thAirborne]

Lol...