How to Flatten the Brim of Your Floppy Hat || DIY

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4 жыл бұрын

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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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@TinyAcorn 4 жыл бұрын

Dang such a practical diy! I have literally passed up so many hats because the brim was floppy. 😩

@AshleyEmbers 4 жыл бұрын

Now you know!!

@davijones2369 3 жыл бұрын

Right. I literally always forget to wipe off surfaces when I do projects like this or painting my house. Really enjoyable and wholesome.

@googo151 2 жыл бұрын

ME 2!

@tatyanas3361 4 жыл бұрын

Finally there is something else to try with my hats ( not just steaming) Thank you!

@armurray359 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@idab2605 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AshleyEmbers 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot know that you’re enjoying 😊

@rochellelee7461 3 жыл бұрын

I was about to say the same thing and im glad that someone beat me to it for once

@Gratefulsoul111 Жыл бұрын

@@AshleyEmbers you doing great

@sophicutler1492 2 жыл бұрын

Omg she is so cute!! I can’t get enough of her just being her.

@psstitspip 3 жыл бұрын

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. 💜

@d-arts7139 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@meowmeowroblox7177 3 жыл бұрын

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 ❤

@deandre8432 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@Matua1 Ай бұрын

I admire your courage in doing it. The hat came out amazing and it works for you.

@j.rosario9006 3 жыл бұрын

Hoy toledo!! Looks perfect!! So glad to see it worked, i need to try on a black felt hat that i have!!! Thank you!!

@davijones2369 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial! I love your hair its adorable!

@AshleyEmbers 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@ashleybrown7247 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, works like a charm!

@makaylakeith856 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@timrust574 2 жыл бұрын

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

@debtfreeandmarried 4 жыл бұрын

Love this DIY✌🏾

@krystelangel 3 жыл бұрын

Wow definitely gonna try this. 👍🏽

@turnsblue1 2 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing

@nowthenad3286 9 ай бұрын

Looks great on you.

@dezl3909 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!!! ❤

@dony8332 Жыл бұрын

thanks girl you really helping, I just bought my fedora and it came in a silly shape. This tips should do it

@beautyqueenvs1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks will do!

@selahkeys 4 жыл бұрын

I love you I needed this VIDEO IN MY LIFEEEE 😭😭😭😭😭😭🙏🏼💯🔥

@AshleyEmbers 4 жыл бұрын

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@futronixindustries Жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was super helpful, you have a lovely delivery, good luck with your channel, subbed.

@cherylkindred4838 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Is there a shine effect from the glue?

@dianadiehl 2 жыл бұрын

That worked very well! I wonder if it will work on a cloth hat...and what happens if it gets damp...

@cde423 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@AshleyEmbers 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that’s awesome!

@sxsboy2253 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@davidfarmer5783 2 жыл бұрын

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 😒 * 🤪

@TrollToove Жыл бұрын

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 :)

@maddscientist3170 Жыл бұрын

spray starch

@TheJoshr91 Жыл бұрын

🙄

@saltyscuba Жыл бұрын

As a blonde female that's dealt with a LOT of mansplaining.. I can say that was 100% NOT mansplaining!! Great info, thank you!

@PaulAdshead 3 жыл бұрын

looks great! any issues if you get caught in the rain??

@IAmWesleyCrane Жыл бұрын

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!

@RoseMclean 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@csanchez2202 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@AshleyEmbers 3 жыл бұрын

😄🧡

@stephaniebarcenas8295 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 😊 You got my follow.

@sxsboy2253 3 жыл бұрын

Oh... nice video thanks for the info.

@jasone3785 Жыл бұрын

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.

@lucapatillo9882 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great video. I'm gonna try this on my wife's hat!

@jennamilesi7178 4 жыл бұрын

Does your wife know?? Lol

@radiaslimani5524 4 жыл бұрын

🙄

@KellyBurnett138 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful…I want a Audrey Hepburn look instead of 1970s floppy sun hat. Thank you for sharing!

@victorialove9104 4 жыл бұрын

You are adorable. Subscribed.

@dawiu90 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video; it worked!! but mine is light grey, so it got a little smudges

@tuyke452 3 жыл бұрын

can i use with a boater hat(vintage boater hat)?

@crystalkardulis9182 3 жыл бұрын

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 💜☮️💯❣️

@maddscientist3170 Жыл бұрын

spray starch

@TBOR101 3 жыл бұрын

Found your video while researching this problem.. So now I'm curious, water soluble glue, what happens if your caught out in the rain?

@michaelcross1150 2 жыл бұрын

Curious to know how this worked long term with heat and sweating?

@Clutching.My.Pearls 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AshleyEmbers 4 жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome!!!

@biancaslittlesister 2 жыл бұрын

I hand sewed a straw sun hat cover for my helmet and was so hopeful I could make a wool version!

@classof813 2 жыл бұрын

What about hairspray? Could It be a better option than glue?

@patrickhizon5763 3 жыл бұрын

Finally i can fix my hat!

@KazimirArdekanian 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@elipsiod Жыл бұрын

How did you keep it sticking to the paper?

@PHamm54 3 жыл бұрын

It won’t hurt ur glass measuring; put it through the dishwasher when ur finishered

@jacobthroneburg4868 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@ptsdbushcraftfaith2300 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@stillgeneric6270 3 жыл бұрын

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

@The_Jovian 2 жыл бұрын

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

@christymyers1329 2 ай бұрын

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

@solangelauthier2381 6 ай бұрын

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.

@bethphilip3419 2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@Raphie009 3 жыл бұрын

What's the spray you're supposed to use for non-felt hats? (cotton bucket hat)

@bitter_tearz Жыл бұрын

Starch spray I think?

@AkashaHabladoraJa 3 жыл бұрын

u look gorgeus! bravo!

@NicGoldenEddie Жыл бұрын

Thanks and subscribed 😅🤩👍

@anttipylsymusic 4 жыл бұрын

Good!

@nicolemorales4454 Жыл бұрын

Does this work on a tan color hat?

@larrytran1697 10 ай бұрын

What type or the name of glue do you use? Thanks

@revertica3768 Ай бұрын

Mod Podge

@josemiguelschorr7183 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Is that like wood glue?

@cathiemccormick6350 4 жыл бұрын

You can also use hairspray, the cheapest you can but. It has the highest content of shellac.

@AshleyEmbers 4 жыл бұрын

Oh cool! So many options!

@AlIguana 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, hairspray, then when dry cover with a thin cloth and use a steam iron to iron it flat.

@maddscientist3170 Жыл бұрын

spray starch

@tiffanyrobertson889 4 жыл бұрын

Stupid question but does it leave a texture or film on it? Like when you get glue on clothes you can notice it.

@AshleyEmbers 4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t notice a change in texture after it dried

@msbrownbeast Жыл бұрын

What happens if you wear that hat in the rain? Would the stuff run off?

@majinbuu3685 3 жыл бұрын

Fashion wizard!

@PochoAFK Жыл бұрын

Good

@alexandriasmartlowit4151 4 жыл бұрын

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

@millineryhub 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@lisatrinh4285 3 жыл бұрын

Des it work for Straw hats ? Please advice ,, my straw hat brim is too floppy , I want it stiff and strong hold , please help

@AshleyEmbers 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does!

@sulu1959 4 жыл бұрын

How did you keep it from sticking to the parchment paper?

@AshleyEmbers 4 жыл бұрын

It just didn’t!

@rochellelee7461 3 жыл бұрын

Its wax paper haha theres not much for the mod podge to cling to

@deborahdanhauer8525 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta remember this one...wonder if it works on hats that aren't felt?

@AshleyEmbers 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard it works on other materials!

@deborahdanhauer8525 3 жыл бұрын

@@AshleyEmbers Thank you😊

@leslietorrez7860 3 жыл бұрын

Question on this...what kind of finish was the mod podge??

@maddscientist3170 Жыл бұрын

matte

@leslietorrez7860 Жыл бұрын

@@maddscientist3170 thank you!!

@AsianBabeMoshiMoshi 3 жыл бұрын

So I just did this to my black felt hat, it goes on a little white……will it dry a little white?

@AshleyEmbers 3 жыл бұрын

It should dry clear 😊

@5.3pachyderm15 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@kerihedquist5170 3 жыл бұрын

I was about to throw out a hat because of the rim! Thanks!!

@AshleyEmbers 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏻

@ATeaNTea 3 жыл бұрын

Im go try this for my piped piper look tonight For halloween got my mask but hat not stiff enough

@AshleyEmbers 3 жыл бұрын

👻

@tungastanley3479 26 күн бұрын

What is the name of the chemical U use with water?

@shenandoahfox7624 Жыл бұрын

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.

@angelabland7773 7 ай бұрын

GREAT👋🏼 BRAVO🌹👑🌟💯👋🏼

@rickpowell2075 3 жыл бұрын

Hair lacquer.

@marianoignaciomireles9599 2 жыл бұрын

Que sustancia le pone para endurecen el sombrero

@Coffincruisine 3 жыл бұрын

Will this work for a super wide brim? Lol

@AshleyEmbers 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

@Coffincruisine 3 жыл бұрын

@@AshleyEmbers okay cool causeni have a black hat like this thats got a massive wide brim xD

@koningklootzak7788 6 ай бұрын

Hard is better than soft, that's what she said😂

@marianoignaciomireles9599 4 жыл бұрын

Que le pone pero en español

@MartyG101 4 жыл бұрын

Es pegamento para papel y manualidades, tipo "engrudo". Se llama MOD PODGE!

@winstonsmith2419 3 жыл бұрын

Un parte Mod Podge, y tres partes agua.

@BushBumperBaker 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like this video couldve been 4 minutes shorter with some cutting/editing of all the tangents, but it was very helpful! Thankies ^^

@ZeppyCustoms Жыл бұрын

Hairspray would have worked. Ultra hold Hairspray... Not modge podge!

@Bobby-hm4dz Жыл бұрын

Thank you ( terima kasih )

@lukeebner1071 Жыл бұрын

Not!!!! The way to do this at all. This is how you ruin the felt. You should use hat stiffener. Not glue

@ricdonato4328 Жыл бұрын

Your information is good, FYI: It is beyond me why KZfaq 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.

@starcloudwings9908 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@renkessler5476 2 жыл бұрын

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.