The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Hi guys
Mrs Buller has just returned from a trip to the UK where she attended some garden shows and Wimbledon (while I attended to baby-sitting duties back here at the tip of Africa). Anyway, upon her return my lovely wife presented me with a stunning Harris tweed flat cap which she had purchased in London for me. Trouble is it's about an inch too big! Now, will the tweed shrink over time? Could I shrink the hat without damaging the tweed? Or should I have a tailor alter the size? As always, I await your valuable input!

Sir,
A hot boil wash may help to shrink the cap, but may ruin its texture. Personally I think inserting a couple of extra darts at the back of cap each side of the rear rim hem seam would be the answer.

Grow an afro

Let a tailor do the job rather than boiling the life out of it.

Catch bigger fish, then boast about it on here. Your head will soon swell to fit the cap.

OMO

Loop Erimder wrote:Grow an afro

Why did I just know that was coming?

Well guys I had it expertly adjusted by a tailor. Perfect job and fit. Freezing weather is rolling in here at Africa's
Tip. Perfect conditions for a Tweed cap! Cheers Buller

Buller, dont go out in the rain wearing you cap ,if you have to , do put a hat on over it .

OMR

Many thanks for that tip OMR
Bull

Here's one for you, I figure a bit of humor would be ok and I would love one, hope its not too inappropriate watch what you do with the sausage lol