Caps are an integral part of the summer wardrobe. They are called differently, for example, a cap or a more western version - a baseball cap. Americans were the first to wear caps with a straight visor. The fashion for headwear was introduced by baseball players (this is how the name was born) and fans supporting their favorite team. In other words, a baseball cap is a full-fledged sports attribute.
Features of the cap
The cap performs the main task - protects the head from ultraviolet rays. The visor covers the eyes, which was extremely useful on the field. A seemingly common support from fans is to wear a baseball cap with their team colors on it. But they quickly became a staple of street style.
Reference. The first prototype of the cap was sewn in 1810 by Balthasar Krems.
Since then, modifications of the cap can be seen as part of the uniform of the military and police, or as a sports headdress that has made its way into fashion.
Its popularity is due not only to good sun protection, but also to other qualities.
- Caps and caps made from “breathable” fabrics, the head does not sweat under them.
- They wear-resistant, as a result of which they can be worn for several years.
- The main thing is they universal. You can adjust the visor by simply bending it at the desired angle, and do the same with the size by refastening or tightening the clasp.
There are situations when the cap is too big and slips off, or too small. The overall part puts pressure on the head, and wearing such a headdress is completely uncomfortable. Size problems often arise in children. However, there is a way out: you just need to sew it up. We'll tell you how to do it right.
How to change your cap size yourself
The advantage of caps is their versatility, but even so, their sizes are different. Online trading is very common, where you can’t try on a product and have no way of knowing whether the product fits your head circumference. Of course, there is a fastener or a plastic regulator, but they are not always enough. The headdress stops looking good - all the fabric is pulled together at the back of the head.
It's easy to change the cap size yourself. You will need to make a minimum of effort and select suitable textile accessories.
What you need for work
To remake the cap you will need to prepare the following.
- Wide elastic band of a suitable color, size 2.5 cm, length is measured individually.
- Threads to match the cap or its stitching.
- Tools: pins, scissors, sewing machine or needle.
Operating procedure
- Should completely flog the plastic regulator. It is with this that the most problems arise: there is no way to adjust the size, it confuses and snags the hair.
Important! The elastic band will perform a role similar to the fastener - it will stretch if the circumference of the head is larger, and will quickly return to shape.
- Remove residual threads and select a wide elastic band.Insert it into the vacant space (no less than 3 cm on each side), secure with pins.
- Sew the elastic to the cap on one side only.
- Be sure to try on the resulting product. It is necessary to calculate how much the elastic can stretch.
- After that, hide the unnecessary piece inside the cap.
- Go through the stitch several times to strengthen it in the fabric. All you have to do is try it on one last time and you can wear it.
Important! When remaking an eight-blade cap, you need to completely open it and reduce the size of each element. It is better to entrust this difficult work to professionals.
Tips for getting the job done
- Simply altering a cap with elastic is not enough. You need to know the exact circumference of a person's head. In this way, the size of the part that remains unsewn is adjusted. If you make it too big, the problem will not be solved - the cap will continue to dangle.
- It is best to hem using a sewing machine. Such seams will not only add believability, but also will not spoil the appearance. They will sew the elastic evenly to the back of the baseball cap.
- There's no need to rush. The work must be done sequentially so as not to confuse anything. So, the cap will fit faster and will delight you with its new design.
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