Bad spot in the brim of my fedora

• Sep 6, 2014

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Bruce Wayne

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I have a pure beaver fedora that has a bad spot in it. I contacted Optimo &they told me that there is nothing that can be done since the felt is on the stiffer side. I have tried ironing the felt with a clean dish towel in between but the spot isn't coming out.

I'm open to any suggestions.

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Charlie

 

• Sep 6, 2014

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It would be helpful to know what made the stain.With that information you may be able to determine what to use.On lots of fresh stains cold water and a dry white blotter often works.

 

• Sep 6, 2014

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I should clarify. It isn't a stain. It is a weak spot that is like a crease but it won't come out.

Thanx!!!
Charlie

 

• Sep 7, 2014

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• Sep 7, 2014

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Would a trim help it? Or does it go too far inward toward the crown?

 

• Sep 7, 2014

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I agree, it looks like you could probably trim the brim back maybe 1/4" to 3/8" and possibly get rid of the problem spot. If you could live with a slightly stingier brim, that would be the way to go.

 

• Sep 7, 2014

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The pictures tell only so much, but I gotta wonder if the right flange (and flange stand) -- used in concert with water, an iron (in lieu of a sandbagger) and a press cloth -- wouldn't do the trick.

 

• Sep 7, 2014

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I agree with Tonyb, that a correct flange along with press cloth, water and a steam iron may do the trick! I have had this happen and most of the time what Tonyb prescribes works!

 

• Sep 7, 2014

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Sounds like I need to send it to Bending Oak.

 

• Sep 7, 2014

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I'm sure John can either trim it or sew a binding on to cover it.

 

• Sep 8, 2014

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Thats hardly a drop of spilled milk.

Why bother, Just get it out of your mind, and forget it.

something so small and arbitrary isnt even worth the bother, a blind man would be happy to see that crease.

Just flaunt the imperfection.

There is no such thing as perfect, that is an illusion and a state of mind that will always leave you dissapointed at the end of the day.

your hat is fine the way it is.

 

• Sep 8, 2014

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And I say your cup isn't half full, it is half empty and, worse, someone stole that half and poisoned the remainder!

 

• Sep 9, 2014

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Drink up then.