Can a Stetson Hat Be Resized?

You can salvage an ill-fitting cowboy hat by resizing it; the process takes a little time and patience. ... If the inside band is made of leather keep it in place to help the hat hold its new shape. Hold the hat over a steaming kettle or pot of boiling water until it is slightly damp.

How do you fix a cowboy hat that's too big?

When your cowboy hat is too large and slips down too far on your forehead, reduce the hat size by tightening up the sweatband that wraps around the inside of the cowboy hat. Hat makers do this by adding padding along the sweatband, using foam-reducing tape, which has an adhesive side.

How do you adjust a cowboy hat?

For cowboy hats, now's your chance to re-curve the brim. With the crown, always reshape from the inside, pushing outward. Once you're done, let the material cool before placing it on your head to fit its shape. Keep it in place for a few minutes, so the crown can conform to your head's curves.