HOW TO CURVE THE BRIM OF YOUR HAT WITH A STEAMER + How to Fix A Damaged Hat

A how to curve the brim of your hat tutorial using a steamer. Definitely the easiest way to curve a fitted hat. In today's video I curve the brim of a fitted hat with a steamer. I also show how to curve a fitted hat brim manual vs steamer. At the end I show how to fix a hats broken brim / how to fix a damaged hat.
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[@aarong311]

I’m amazed how fast it curves with the steam. Doing it by hand would normally take a lot longer than that. I use a steamer for my clothing all the time but never in 100 years would I think to use it on a hat. Thanks for this!!

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

It’s a game changer

[@James32324]

Would you recommend a type of water bottle ?

[@elcasanova2853]

@@James32324 fiji

[@bond2507]

​@@elcasanova2853 😂

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

@@James32324 the bottle I use in this video is just a 18oz bottle from Amazon but I’ve used a Poland spring water bottle before as well, use what you have on hand.

[@tomwill1326]

No cap bruh this video is exactly what type of videos i fw very simple, showing the whole process, sped up parts of the video instead of cuts i appreciate the upload fr ima sub for sure

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for watching !

[@Iamrickyv]

Best brim bend tutorial yet

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

🙏🏾

[@cesarvr676]

I got a steamer a few days ago and just got my first 2 fitted hats today. Excited to curve them !

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Nice, hope the video helps !

[@johnreklaw]

10:38 "Y'all not walking out of here butt naked wit just hats on!" 🤣 Thank you for the reminder that we need more than just hats..

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

I think people forget sometimes 😂

[@mtilby]

HUGE thank you for this video! I'd been curving the brims of my fitteds either by hand or with the Culture Kings curving tool, and wasn't thrilled with the results as I like that deep curve - tried your method with what I had available (a hot water kettle and a protein shaker 🤣) and the results were so much better! Will be shaping my hats this way going forward. Absolute lifesaver!

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Glad the method worked for you!

[@marlamccabe3355]

Thanks! I like the way your hats turned out.

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for watching

[@johnreklaw]

Thank you so much for the tips, I got the steamer and used it for the first time today. I really like this method, love the look of my brim, it came out great!

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

A steamer changed everything it’s fast and you can get the same curve every time

[@Off_Season-]

i just got a new hat and i curved it using steam and a thermo flask for the first time and it was the best curve ive ever had in one of my hats, totally gonna be doing this with my older hats and new hats ill be buying in the future.

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Steamer is a game changer, thanks for watching !

[@JimPollock-my6hb]

Great info! New to hats and was kinda lost in how to not stick with flat brim. Super helpful - thank you!

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for watching, glad it helped!

[@BrooklynCapo1]

I just tired this method, my hat came out perfect, thanks!

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

@@BrooklynCapo1 appreciate you coming back to leave a comment!

[@dillonkimbrell1441]

that Mets curve is super nice. nicest curve ive found so far

[@NYRBleedBlue22]

thank you for uploading this video! i cant even tell you the amount of different ways ive tried curving my hats just to fail and never get the perfect curve. I will now forever use this technique you taught me haha thank you again!

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for watching

[@tupacbarber8851]

I like both, but I'm leaning more towards the Mets hat curve. Love your fits. Keep doing your thang 😉

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Agreed The Mets came out nice. More outfit videos on the way, thanks for watching !

[@SlickShottz]

I’ve been using the culture kings hat curved and steamer for my last 10 or so hats. At first I’m annoyed with the duck bill slopes but after a little of wearing the crown evens out and actually marks the perfect curve (to my liking atleast. Thanks for the awesome videos !!

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Yeah I don’t like the duck bill look, so that band wasn’t good for me but glad you enjoy the videos !

[@cruzy20]

thank you for the great video! i bought the same exact steamer and used my 40oz bottle and it worked perfectly on my first attempt. i’ve never curved a fitted hat before! this is the best possible way to get a perfect curve on your brim. you are the best! i’m gonna be teaching my friends and family this method and giving you the creds. thank you! keep up the good work!

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Nice! 💯 Spread the word !

[@stephanedemers5095]

What's the diameter of that 40 oz bottle you used?

[@cruzy20]

@@stephanedemers5095 3.55 inches

[@imontop6244]

Thank you so much reconsidering doing a steamer instead of hand breaking my brims appreciate it much love this deserved a sub

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for the sub! Appreciate you watching

[@HEARDGERD]

Blow dryers work in a pinch! Chuck a couple elastic bands around it nice and even and then hit it with the hair dryer on hot for about 45 seconds, then leave the bands on it til it cools. It's not quite as permanent as steam but if you gotta curve one while you're waiting on a steamer it works hella good, and doesn't require the hat to get damp.

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

I’ve seen this method and it’s something I want to try just to see the results

[@yungrot7943]

Your hand curve is good but the bottle curves are perfect. I'm finna get a steamer asap. Thanks for the vid.

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Appreciate you watching!

[@hectormperez1]

I like the way you held a difference in how far you let the steam hit that. If you stay too long and too close you will create a fuzz o the brim. Also your first hat should have been still playable, with your hands with 4 fingers on top and the thumbs underneath you can still form the brim to your liking.

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

The first hat was still playable, i left it alone so people can see the difference at the end between the hats. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@cholosocks]

Good vid! I ordered my steamer yesterday getting ready to curve all this heat I’ve been sitting on! Can’t wait

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Nice !

[@johnnyssoul]

I just got my steamer today, and I did one hat and man does the steamer makes a difference, especially with the water bottle for the curve 👌🏽

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

💯

[@b.t.2795]

I'm with you. I prefer a shallow curve. Thanks for the great video!

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Appreciate you watching!

[@duhmarionn]

Lol I literally bought a “Hamilton Beach” steamer from Walmart today. I steamed my fitteds and it makes the curve of the hats look better!

[@COLLECTCHEEKS]

So I actually do a little variation of this I like to shock my hats!!! Let me explain I use the steamer and the bottle to get the curve and steam it a little more while it’s on the bottle then immediately put it in front of my AC! This sort of locks the curve in place! You should try it out you just gotta expose the curve to really cold air

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

I'll give this a try

[@MrMarco8454]

Thank you!!!! This helped a lot!!

[@Hitter_sk]

Nice video , I enjoyed the last experiment you did fixing the broken brim with the steamer. Keep up the grind 💯💯💯💯

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

It worked way better then I anticipated. Thanks for watching & commenting. The support is appreciated 💯 🙏🏾

[@Atrejo155]

I’m trying this method with iron steam 😅 but by hand so i can shape it to my head , i like how they all came out btw 👌🏼

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Go for it ! Steam is a game changer

[@timwells3132]

This helped a lot thank you, Got my first fitted today

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Nice, glad it helped !

[@saucedegjv5d5]

Finally I found a video on how to curve a hat. Very cool. 😊 Thanks.

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for watching !

[@bluealien4443]

This is a good vid, it was very informative and a vibe

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for watching !

[@bayrain4158]

Just copped a steamer, going to definitely try this out 💯

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Best method 💯

[@3.0ptix]

The only thing I’m worried about because I have a size 7 head is that even when curving flat brim hats, it still pushes out at the tip a bit because they are designed to remain flat. It works a bit better for bigger heads. That’s why I always buy the low profile style 59 fifties so it comes curved. Just sucks all the best hats come flat only lol. Steamer works wonders though! I watched the hat stretcher video and those work wonders

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

I’ve curved size 7 hats and never run into that issue. I would ensure your lining up the sides and curving the bill completely, sometimes people curve the middle but not the sides all the way and it doesn’t achieve a round look

[@Regularcitizen1]

Sweet! Awesome tip! Buying a steamer now! Thanks

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for watching !

[@dylnfstr]

You should watch cowboy hat shaping. They use the same method and you might be able to pick up some tips and tricks to perfect your shaping!

[@perezhernan32]

The spare mint definitely didn’t look bad but you could tell that it didn’t have that perfect bend the other two did

[@carsonnconner]

this has been so helpful. buying a steamer and glass bottle as soon as i finish my thank you comment

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for watching!

[@heyhocodyo01]

I dont have a fancy steamer like you im using a old plug in kettle but im doing my Eazy E Compton hat im not using a bottle i have this cheap little plastic shaper it has 2 slots, medium curve and really curved

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

The “fancy steamer” was like 12 bucks on Amazon, doesn’t matter what you use as long as you get the results you want

[@heyhocodyo01]

@@SmallFeetBigHeat How long should i leave it before i can wear it?

[@bryanguzman1011]

love the multiple methods. thanks for the help 💯

[@rickgudino6207]

What steamer brand do you use??? I need one. Love your videos.

[@stayswaggie]

Great video and great technique, the bends looking 👌🏼👌🏼

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Much appreciated 💯

[@tudormiller887]

Like the video.. Love the NY Mets hat. I'm a flat brim all day long kinda guy. Each to their own, I guess. Watching from London UK..

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Yeah flat brim vs curved brim it’s all preference

[@ScorpioAJO]

Daaaaaaam that is super clean! Im defs gana use this method.

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Appreciate you watching !

[@AlmostLakai94]

Imma need NE to do a Bucks hat in that Neon Green with the dark green UV 😬 appreciate you taking the time to make this btw 🙏🏽

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for watching 💯 🙏🏾

[@damianrodriguez211]

Thats clean curve thanks for this method !!!!

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for watching!

[@projectrevolution8012]

Really good video, I’ll have to buy a steamer so. You make it look very easy 😄

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

It’s easy and fast!

[@MusicCityCANE]

@Small Feet Big Heat dope video! I just subbed, by the way do you know what size bottle I should use to curve the brim of my hats? I wear a size 7 3/8. I would greatly appreciate your help with this. Thanks in advance!

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

The bottle I use in the video is 18 oz I believe. If you want a more shallow curve use a wider bottle, for a deeper curve use a smaller bottle.

[@Dink-A-Boy]

This was dope af

[@fuhjrvr7474]

i like it straight to the point

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Appreciate you watching!

[@stephanedemers5095]

If anyone tried different size bottles, can you share what size (diameter) containers you prefer?

[@Perkeletricksterservantofrher]

got that train conductor look on fleek.

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

On fleek huh? Got that 2014 vine slang down

[@Perkeletricksterservantofrher]

​@@SmallFeetBigHeat omg thanks ♥ haha

[@ayorel]

Smooth video sis 💪🏾

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Appreciate that 💯 🙏🏾

[@denishamunoz4624]

dig your vids love ur vibe

[@haydenjennings9450]

Super dope video! The curves look immaculate on the hats I just had a quick question what size water bottle would you recommend 32 oz or smaller? And does it matter the brand?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

I used this bottle from Amazon and the size I bought was 18oz. The bigger the bottle the wider the curve but like I show in the video it can be adjusted. While the hat is warm it’s pretty easy to get it exactly how you want. www.amazon.com/dp/B07B9P8J5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SBV5MRRWVE0R9JH8QVG0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@haydenjennings9450]

@@SmallFeetBigHeat thanks so much love your videos I’m gonna grab the steamer and the bottle! Cant thank u enough!!

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

@@haydenjennings9450 thank you for watching the videos I appreciate it !!

[@CP-mj8wd]

Nice job thanks for the video.

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for watching!

[@black24mamba777]

Great video! Quick question: Do you buy your hats a little big if you intend on curving it?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

No I buy them true to size

[@npnchunny4855]

Love the videos keep it up but I got a question how you know when hat club got a new drop cause when I’m on there there’s always just regular fitted or they’re already sold out.

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Follow hat club on Instagram they’ll post all the drops.

[@01234Arsenal1]

Great video! Can steam be used on velvet hats?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Yes, I haven’t an issue.

[@ajgonzalez63]

I need that shirt ASAP too fire 🔥

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

🙏🏾 🙏🏾

[@jarodlayog9833]

Yoo what beat is this ?? 🔥🔥🔥

[@EvilGOvertime]

How do you guysbknownwhat hays to buy? I know it sounds dumb but I've recently been getting into hats and I really don't know what to rock?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Buy what you like

[@Icecoldhoneybadger]

Shirt is dope, where did you get it?

[@ogtrippog3]

just got that steamer on deal for $16🔥🔥

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Nice !

[@goodrich06]

I am new to hats...do I curve the brim of a snapback hat I just bought? Thank you 🧢

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

If you like your hats curved then you would use the same method. If you don’t like it curved, don’t curve it. It’s personal preference

[@goodrich06]

@@SmallFeetBigHeat thanks!

[@speedy125zr8]

Slight curve is my choice..

[@MiiGUELANGELR]

Any links to water bottle that would curve it perfect? Don’t want to get a water bottle too big or small.. thanks in advance!

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

The bottle I used in this video is 18oz

[@MusicBoxVinyl]

Can you steam the brim again if you didn’t like the first result? I didn’t like the slight curve on mine I liked it more curved.

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Flatten it out and then try again

[@sebastiantorres4378]

Please is important answer my ASAP I’m buying a hat .if I do that i Lose the size of the hat for example I bought a hat that fit perfect on me But I’m guessing if I do that the hat is gonna fit small on me please answer !!

[@Softtako1738]

Does the steaming method keep the brims curved permanently? Just asking before I buy the steamer myself 😎

[@aaronwrx]

Sorta, holds a little longer than if you do it by hand in my opinion and all It takes is to do it by hand if it flattens again if you’ve steamed it already.

[@Ryan-vg5do]

Thank you so much so useful

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for watching !

[@WordsandWings12]

Thanks for the tutorial! If you could would appreciate a video on how to stretch a fitted and the difference between stretching a poly vs a wool fitted. Just started collecting so def something I’m wary of doing cuz I don’t want to ruin any of my hats.

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Check out the Hat Club youtube page they have a good video on stretching hats

[@jaydintorres8077]

I just got a steamer waiting for it to ship i been hand curving mines and I don’t like how it comes out too much was wondering if i could steam my fitteds that are already curved and fix them

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Yeah you would follow the same steps and it’ll fix them

[@zinzeta]

Cool, but can you UN-curve a brim? If so, you should make a video displaying how you would re-form a curved brim back to its original, super-flat shape.

[@pacoorozco9532]

I’m more of a big bend but it pinches my temple so I’m in between a big and slight bend

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Slight curve is where it’s at 💯

[@tupacbarber8851]

Steam and hand curve is the way to go imho

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

The steamer is a game changer , I did like 5 other hats after this. Super quick

[@limitlessmedia7440]

Both look nice but I like the first hat more. A deep curve would fit my weird head 😅

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Understandable, head shape plays a big part in how people curve their hats

[@dewaynelocke9714]

@SmallFeetBigHeat what size is that your using to curve with?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

18 oz

[@MadSwagles]

Just used my rice cooker to steam a couple of my hats. Shit works!

[@juventusoktaviali7673]

I tried this method and it came out perfectly, but after 2/3 days the brim start to straighten back. What should I do to make it permanently curved?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

You can try putting a rubber band on it

[@juventusoktaviali7673]

For how long?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

@@juventusoktaviali7673 not for a specific amount of time, just when your not wearing so the brim doesn’t flatten.

[@juventusoktaviali7673]

@@SmallFeetBigHeat okay, thanks

[@Haunt_Me]

cheers dude. 👍

[@krisbubp8524]

I got the steamer that you got. I got the culture kings curve band, and it feel like I gotta keep redoing the process. When you did you in this video do you ever have to redo the process or do they keep shape?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

With the process in this video I don’t have to redo the process often the hats keep their shape pretty well until I put them back in the duffle bag which of course flattens them

[@krisbubp8524]

@@SmallFeetBigHeat thank you for the feed back! With the curve band I feel like I have to redo it after every wear. And I steam them and keep them in the band for 24 hrs at least. And I think I like the shape better in this video. So thank you I appreciate it.

[@carbonatrixfifaplayer3832]

Hello I have a little question. Can I bend normal snapback not fitted ones, will it work?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Yes

[@danielsalas515]

So how do u maintain the curve for day?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

It stays curved the whole day and longer

[@cameronjones7171]

Manual bend this way. Regardless love the vids 💪🏽

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Thanks for watching !

[@Dink-A-Boy]

New subscriber here

[@CKdaGiftedOne206]

Hey! Would results differ if I use kettle pot steam?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Same results

[@nelsoniguodala9454]

“Just to RECAP” *slaps knee” AHAAHA

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

😂

[@duckysan2395]

I’m assuming the answer is yes but do the stickers need to be taking off?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

The steam is going to make them come off anyways

[@capsnap2884]

I didn’t have this, I steamed caps over the kettle😂

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

That gets the job done too

[@kaiwilliams8453]

Is there a real reason why you prefer to use bottled water over tap water ? Serious question

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Tap quality isn’t the same from place to place. You go someplace with poor water quality or hard water and end up with yellow spots on your light colored hats.

[@paulspurlock599]

What size water bottle do you use?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

I believe it’s the 18oz

[@marri999]

Yo do you know what size bottle you used? The Detroit one you curved was fire

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

HYDRO CELL Stainless Steel Water Bottle w/ Straw & Wide Mouth Lids (64oz 40oz 32oz 24oz 18oz 14oz) - Keeps Liquids Hot or Cold with Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Sweat Proof Sport Design www.amazon.com/dp/B07B9P8J5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SBV5MRRWVE0R9JH8QVG0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

It’s the 18oz

[@kylok34]

Did you cop anything from the coffee pack today?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Nope I missed it

[@ATribeCalledBlessed]

Is there any way to PM you or email you? I want to send you something for your hats or get your opinion on it. Let me know.

[@nicos7903]

The curve stay like this forever? Or go away after days or months or even hours?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Usually last me about 2-3 days

[@BIDENOMICSWORKS]

Steaming for now on….💪🏾

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Best way to do it

[@claygoff8572]

Does the steamer keep it that way indefinitely or does it lose it shape over time?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

It will lose its shape over time but it mostly depends on how you store your hats. If I put my hats back in the duffle or storage bin they’ll flatten, but if I’m leaving it out it usually holds it’s shape pretty well no need to recurve

[@Oooooweeee]

Would you recommend the rubber band method?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

I’ve tried it and wasn’t really a fan, after this trying this steaming technique this is what I’ll be sticking to. Quick and easy

[@epicplayz3162]

Can you boil water if you don’t have a steamer ?

[@SmallFeetBigHeat]

Yeah you can