Things You'll Need:
- Water
- Heat Resistant Tongs
- Large Pot
- Stove Top
- Hairdryer
- Dish Drying Rack or Towel
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Step 1
Determine how much you want your fitted hat to shrink. If you want it to shrink a lot (more than .5 inches in circumference) follow Steps 2 through 5. If you only need your hat to shrink a little, follow Steps 6 through 8.
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Step 2
Bring a large soup-stock sized pot of water to a boil. Turn off heat and let water cool for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
Grasp the bill of the hat with the tongs. Dunk the hat into the pot of water, but do not get the bill wet.
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Step 4
Remove the hat from the water and place on the drying rack or towel. Do not touch the hat with your bare hands.
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Step 5
Blow dry the hat using a hairdryer on high heat. Once the hat is dry it will shrink about .5 to 1 inches and should fit snugly.
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Step 6
Dunk the hat in cold/warm (but not hot water) to shrink your hat less than 1/2 inches. Do not get the bill of the hat wet.
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Step 7
Place the hat on your head. It will get your hair and top of your shirt wet, so wear a shirt that can get wet.
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Step 8
Blow the cap dry with a hairdryer on high heat, while wearing the hat. As it dries it will shrink to fit your head. If it does not shrink enough repeat Steps 6 through 8.
