Beginner hatter here . I have thrifted this beautiful beaver/rabbit hat. The logo has both a rabbit and beaver in them. But anyway the quality of the hat is superb. It's the softest and nicest thing. I also really like the color scheme. Of course the problem is that it's too small. Seemed to be a women's hat. There was no way it fit me with the internal sweatband. So I decided to learn how to deconstruct hats and I removed the band all together. With a bit of help from my steamer I stretched it outward, by using my own head as a block. Also removed and enlarged a bit the outer ribben. I got to this point. Has anybody ever done this to enlarge a felt hat?
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Is felt hat too small?
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