How to stretch your hat with a Hat Jack

[@mcfalcia]

Bought a hat jack for a Stetson that is a hair small...perfect explanation how to make it fit, thanks!

[@Shaqeroni]

A new hat video destination! I love it! Thank you 😊

[@kimneal8226]

I accidentally purchased a small instead of a medium. Will stretching be enough to get to 22 inches?

[@rl6319]

I have the one with the pink handle that is for long oval Blue handles more of a round oval

[@goldlong6958]

I want to know how long it needs to sit there?

[@alanparks7919]

Maybe a silly question, but will this work on a straw hat?

[@mikebailes172]

I purchased a Stetson Rancher hat that is round oval. I need it to be more elongated oval since it pinches in front & back. I read somewhere that to accomplish this I need to purchase a hat jack that is smaller than the size normally calls for. Is this correct? My size is 7 5/8" Thanks

[@KTomlon]

My grandfather (farmer/rancher) is my source. With high quality modern felt hats, stretching is not a good idea. The felt can be stretched a very small amount, but you risk tearing the fabric. Old felt hats is another story. What I would recommend is buying foam lining tape and line the inside of the sides of the hat and go one size bigger, or find a hat that has a better shape.

[@Sbensonn]

@@KTomlon You're basically just saying buy another hat.

[@KTomlon]

@@Sbensonn 🤓

[@cageypython9385]

@@KTomlonthat’s alot of extra steps to just say he need to buy a new hat

[@monicamtz-slzr6635]

I don’t have a streamer can I still use a hat jack?

[@Apollo_Blaze]

You could use a steam iron...also you could spray the hat with some warm water on the inside then use the hat stretcher...don't stretch it too much, best to stretch it 2 times than make it too big the first time. I let mine dry overnight on the stretcher.

[@cwby1978]

Great video

[@gobucs3146]

It eventually goes back to its original size.