How to Flatten the Brim of Your Floppy Hat || DIY
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- Опубліковано 27 жов 2019
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In this video I show you how I modify my floppy hat to become flat. I just go this floppy hat at the thrift store and I wanted to see if I could DIY the brim to be stiffer. It turned out to be very successful and I wanted to share the process with you! It was really fun to make this video and I hope you all enjoy!
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Dang such a practical diy! I have literally passed up so many hats because the brim was floppy. 😩
Now you know!!
Right. I literally always forget to wipe off surfaces when I do projects like this or painting my house. Really enjoyable and wholesome.
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I’ve just found your channel and I’m bing watching all of your videos you are so genuine and authentic and i love how realistic you are towards the minimalism
Thank you so much! That means a lot know that you’re enjoying 😊
I was about to say the same thing and im glad that someone beat me to it for once
@@AshleyEmbers you doing great
Finally there is something else to try with my hats ( not just steaming) Thank you!
Omg she is so cute!! I can’t get enough of her just being her.
This technique definitely works. I tried it on a tan felt hat and a black one and the only thing I would warn is for the tan hat the glue left residue where I put it.
yep I completely wrecked a Green Felt Fedora doing this, looked like Hagrid Jizzed on it - can't get it out now, brand new hat ruined
Thank you for this! I'm ordering a wide brim straw hat that looks kinda floppy on pictures, so if it is floppy in person I'm definitely trying this out.
I just wanna say that both you and the room this was filmed in give such great and peaceful vibes, I immediately subscribed. 💜
shellac. its whats used since the 19th century. maybe even longer. when you heat it itll soften and you can shape it. itll cool and set in its new shape. nice job though!
Hello Ashley, thanks so much for sharing this. I have a lot of hats and was looking for a solution to stiffen the brims. So far this looks like a really good and inexpensive solution.
Thanks! I'm 13, and my Junior state trooper campaign hat brim was floppy. Ironed it, and it had a smell, but it worked for 2 days. Back to floppy. By the way, nice hair!
I just found your video because I have also a nice black felt hat whose brim is pretty floppy.
I will be following your tutorial and I'll come back to give you a feedback.
Thank you so much ❤
Hoy toledo!! Looks perfect!! So glad to see it worked, i need to try on a black felt hat that i have!!! Thank you!!
Water based glue.... if it gets wet your hair is going to get stiff to😯 it’s happened to me several times. Actually I’m looking at stiffening my new hat and avoiding the stiff hair thing. Unmanageable “hat hair” is something I don’t like dealing with.
Love this DIY✌🏾
Wow definitely gonna try this. 👍🏽
Thank you for the tutorial! I love your hair its adorable!
Thank you!! 😊
I'm shook. I've passed on so many good hats bc they were too floppy! Def gona refer back here and try it out!
Hahaha that’s awesome!
Awesome, works like a charm!
Hairspray works as well for the same job, and hairspray smells better than glue (or Kahl Hat Stiffener, or shellac in 95%+ alcohol, even fabric starch, or sizing etc. I think your glue would have worked better in alcohol btw, it would dry faster) . Also, you can hold a felt hat over a tea kettle (steam it) and reshape it as you wish. If you've previously stiffened the felt using your preferred method, the steam will reactive the stiffener, and the hat will retain the shape you've molded. EVERY felt cowboy hat, fedora, trilby, pork pie, panama, etc, has been stiffened and shaped thusly for centuries. * end/ man-splaining. sorry 😒 * 🤪
I know you might be joking, but just in case i feel like stating that i wouldnt consider that mansplaining,
those were just some dang good tips and i learned something useful which wasn't obviois to me from before. Don't shoot yourself short man, have a nice day :)
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As a blonde female that's dealt with a LOT of mansplaining.. I can say that was 100% NOT mansplaining!! Great info, thank you!
I have a wool, unisex fedora that I ordered from amazon; but it was underneath everything else in the box, so it got smushed and crumpled. I've tried using steam (didn't work), and I don't have glue, the hat spray or an iron. Any suggestions?
thanks girl you really helping, I just bought my fedora and it came in a silly shape. This tips should do it
You can also use hairspray, the cheapest you can but. It has the highest content of shellac.
Oh cool! So many options!
yeah, hairspray, then when dry cover with a thin cloth and use a steam iron to iron it flat.
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Thank you for this awesome idea!!
Seriously curious if this will work on mine; bit of a thicker brim, but paired with a steamer it just might!
Looks amazing
Great job!!! ❤
I love you I needed this VIDEO IN MY LIFEEEE 😭😭😭😭😭😭🙏🏼💯🔥
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What a Great idea I was looking for something for my straw hat I have a pinch in it but the brim is like floppy and it's doing its own thing and I've been looking everywhere and I ran across your page I never even thought about modge pod I have to give it a try the only problem is with my straw hat I want this front of the brim the kind of tip down in the size that kind of eat up so I just have to find something that I can use to make that shape other than that I'm going to do the flat thing I love love your idea thank you so much for sharing continue to stay Safe Much Love-n-Peace 💜☮️💯❣️
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This is awesome! Is there a shine effect from the glue?
It won’t hurt ur glass measuring; put it through the dishwasher when ur finishered
Such a great video. I'm gonna try this on my wife's hat!
Does your wife know?? Lol
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That worked very well! I wonder if it will work on a cloth hat...and what happens if it gets damp...
Holy crap. Not going to try it, but I loved your video. Couldn't stop laughing at how real and funny you are! Thank you. I needed a good laugh.
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looks great! any issues if you get caught in the rain??
This is perfect! I ride my bike and I love the floppy hat because it covers the back of my neck BUT when the wind catches it it doesn't shade my eyes. Now I have your solution so riding will be more comfortable for my eyes and neck!! THANKS
That’s so awesome!!!
I hand sewed a straw sun hat cover for my helmet and was so hopeful I could make a wool version!
What type or the name of glue do you use? Thanks
Mod Podge
Thanks will do!
Oh... nice video thanks for the info.
Thanks for posting. It made the brim of my hat stiff. The top was perfect. Bottom dried with white streaks. Probably from not getting air. I brush plain water on the bottom of the brim and most of the glue residue dissappeared.
Thank you. 😊 You got my follow.
Looks great on you.
It looks like you used the gloss podge in the video but the link is for the matte? Also, how long did the stiffness last? Thanks!
Found your video while researching this problem.. So now I'm curious, water soluble glue, what happens if your caught out in the rain?
Thanks, this was super helpful, you have a lovely delivery, good luck with your channel, subbed.
can i use with a boater hat(vintage boater hat)?
You are adorable. Subscribed.
This was so helpful…I want a Audrey Hepburn look instead of 1970s floppy sun hat. Thank you for sharing!
Curious to know how this worked long term with heat and sweating?
Cleaver solution.
- Did the hat smell like glue?
- What happens if it gets wet by rain?
- How long the stiffness last and under what conditions?
The hat in the end looks like The Wicked Witch of The West's hat.
What about hairspray? Could It be a better option than glue?
What happens if you wear that hat in the rain? Would the stuff run off?
I was actually terrified it wouldn't work as you were doing it, but it looks great! Not sure if I'm brave enough to try it on my new hat tho
Good!
Thanks for the video; it worked!!
but mine is light grey, so it got a little smudges
So I have three glossy one of mod podge. Does this mean mine would have a shine to it? lol. Neat hack for sure. But I need to figure out how to get the edges bent up and the back with a roll then flat front. Definitely glad ya did this so thank you
Awesome
How did you keep it sticking to the paper?
What's the spray you're supposed to use for non-felt hats? (cotton bucket hat)
Starch spray I think?
Stupid question but does it leave a texture or film on it? Like when you get glue on clothes you can notice it.
I didn’t notice a change in texture after it dried
Finally i can fix my hat!
Loving the vid. Hating having to listen to music at the same time tho. maybe thats just me. anyway I've bought some modge p & i'm going to give this a go :)
Amazing video, great creator. It really caught me off guard (bc i didnt read the channel name) when she said welcome to embers and ash. Great channel name but i laughed really loud bc that caught me so off guard
I purchased a beaded hat and brim is floppy. I have several questions
1. Will the mod podge run or clump up if it gets rained on?
2. Did the container stick to your hat?
I feel I will need to have weight all around the hat
3. Will that mod podge ruin the beads? I can attach a picture if needed
If it gets wet the glue will most likely turn white. One of the reasons milliners rarely use it. It shouldn't run. But it will go out of shape again. You could Iron it back in place. You could wait until the brim is dry and then iron it down (with a cloth) to make sure it's flat. I'd think the likelihood of ruining the look of your beads is high.
I had tried this method with fabric stiffener. It did not stiffen the brim very much and left white stains on my dark (kakhi) felt hat. Maybe glue + water is better. Will try.
Des it work for Straw hats ? Please advice ,, my straw hat brim is too floppy , I want it stiff and strong hold , please help
Yes it does!
u look gorgeus! bravo!
Fashion wizard!
How did you keep it from sticking to the parchment paper?
It just didn’t!
Its wax paper haha theres not much for the mod podge to cling to
Thanks and subscribed 😅🤩👍
Good
Does this work on a tan color hat?
Hi! Is that like wood glue?
So I know this video is old and this comment is late, but for future reference or anyone watching this after me, I'm sure this works, but I don't know that this is the best thing to do to a felt hat. It could discolor or flake off, and there are just better options.
Theres a company called bickmore that sells all kinds of specified products like hat cleaner, hat stiffener, waterproofer, hat sponges, and stuff like that. These products will be designed with a purpose in mind, and because of that, they wont discolor, flake off, or harm your hats in any way. There are also other companies like scout for example.
Just might be a bit better for your hats in the long run as opposed to glue.
Question on this...what kind of finish was the mod podge??
matte
@@maddscientist3170 thank you!!
I was about to throw out a hat because of the rim! Thanks!!
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Picture shows orange which is a gloss. Link snow yellow label matte… Which one? I have a wool felt black hat similar to that one.
So I just did this to my black felt hat, it goes on a little white……will it dry a little white?
It should dry clear 😊
What is the name of the chemical U use with water?
Gotta remember this one...wonder if it works on hats that aren't felt?
I’ve heard it works on other materials!
@@AshleyEmbers Thank you😊
Im go try this for my piped piper look tonight For halloween got my mask but hat not stiff enough
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Que sustancia le pone para endurecen el sombrero
Hair lacquer.
Will this work for a super wide brim? Lol
Yeah!
@@AshleyEmbers okay cool causeni have a black hat like this thats got a massive wide brim xD
Que le pone pero en español
Es pegamento para papel y manualidades, tipo "engrudo". Se llama MOD PODGE!
Un parte Mod Podge, y tres partes agua.
Hard is better than soft, that's what she said😂
Hairspray would have worked. Ultra hold Hairspray... Not modge podge!
Not!!!! The way to do this at all. This is how you ruin the felt. You should use hat stiffener. Not glue
I feel like this video couldve been 4 minutes shorter with some cutting/editing of all the tangents, but it was very helpful! Thankies ^^
Thank you ( terima kasih )
Your information is good,
FYI: It is beyond me why UA-cam content creators play background music over their voice. We came to hear you, not to fight background noise. The background noise quickly becomes extremely annoying. Many folks have hearing difficulties, thus while concentrating on your voice they must also concentrate on tuning out the music; frustrating. Your background music ruins an otherwise exceptionally good presentation.
Ashley,
1. you assume a lot about hats
2. Was it wool felt or fur felt?
3. What kind of glue was it in case I don’t have access to modge podge?
4. Only now in front of the camera you decide not to use not use your “nice kitchen equipment”? A bit of planning ahead of filming wouldn’t hurt. Same goes about paper bags.
5. Not all kids eat glue. Maybe because you did, your videos work out that way.
No, no, no. You are ruining the hat. First, steam it and put it on a hard flat surface with weights on the brim (magazines or books). Wait a couple of days and apply some spray shellac of hair spray.
God she really came prepped 🤦🏻♂️
Omg, just no. Use of the steamer on an iron, then spray with fabric stiffener. NOT Hodge podge glue.
Many fabric stiffeners have the same basic ingredients. If it works why knock it?