How To Put On A Hat Band
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How to put on a hat band. Any adhesive that gets on a light colored beaver hat will discolor it and holes are unnecessary. Now you have two different looks for the same hat and a dang fine fit every time. You can add any embellishments you like to your grosgrain hat band.
Wrap the band around the hat in this configuration to get started. There should be a band. Keep the band flush against the surface of the hat as you sew.
You want the N centered in the front of the hat and the knot you will be on your left. Easy and Elegant. Use a small needle and a fine silk thread to avoid making large holes in the hat.
Add a drop or two of glue to the crossed ends and press. Position the hatband so the hatband accent is on the left side. The hat band should read USNPS.
Wrap the hat band around the base of the hats crown smoothing it so it lays flat. Its usually tacked in place with a few stitches or in the case of a cheap hat some adhesive is used. Figure out where your hat is fitting too loosely.
Either sew or glue on your embellishments. Adjust the band so it looks jaunty and stylish to you. Use your sewing machine to sew a seam where the two ends of your sweatband connect.