How to Curl a Hat Brim

Curling a hat brim takes a few days.

While wearing a baseball hat may not be a fashion statement, baseball hats are an American staple worn by men and women in several versatile ways, including with a curled brim. A curled brim causes the sides of the brim to curl under, toward the wearer's face. A baseball cap may be worn this way for style or to assist in shading the wearer's face. Curling a baseball hat brim takes little time, and can be accomplished in a few days.

Instructions

1. Snap the adjustable strap on the back of the baseball cap to the largest setting, making the hat at big as it can be. If the hat is not adjustable, you will still be able to curl the brim of the hat using a rubber band.

2. Roll both ends of the hat's brim under, toward the middle of the brim until the two ends meet. Roll the brim of the hat as tightly as you can. The first time you complete this step, it may be difficult to roll the stiff brim.

3. Secure the brim in the rolled position by either tucking the brim through the opening in the back of the hat, or wrapping a rubber band around the brim if the hat is not adjustable. Ensure the brim is tightly curled and held in place.

4. Leave the hat in this rolled position for a few days. If you wear the hat during the day, repeat this process each night until the brim is curled.

References

• Los Angeles Times: Hats Off to Caps, Baseball’s Head Coverings Make Lack Style, but They’re A Real American Institution