How To Measure For A Straw Hat

It is not unusual for the vertical and horizontal counts to be different.

How to measure for a straw hat. Firmly hold the tape or string mid-forehead with your finger not too tightly or too loose. If your measurement falls between two different sizes we recommend sizing up to the nearest 18-inch. One on each side of the brim centered.

Then place the string next to a tape measure and compare to our hat sizing chart. Use the hat size chart. Wrap the tape measure or string around the largest part of your head until the two ends meet at the center of your forehead just above your eyebrows.

Medium M One Size Fits Most. Begin brim by folding braid back on itself and stitching under the preceding row easing in straw braid to form the wide brim. If your measurement falls between sizes choose the next largest size.

The easiest way is to hold a piece of string and measure around your head where the hat will sit. Measure your head where you want the hat to sit. The average adult hat size is between 53 and 58 centimeters.

To do that you need to stretch it according to the size of your head. Felt and straw Hats. About an 18 above the forehead and ears.

For the hat in the photo to the left the horizontal count would be just a little under 23. Write down the measurement and use the chart below to help you decide the size you might need. You can request a free size reducing tape.