How To Fix A Hole In A Felt Hat

Hat is inspected for cuts breaks and holes in crown and brim.

How to fix a hole in a felt hat. After all holes are filled rough up and round off the scissored surface of the brim where the strip was removed. Showing the easy steps to stiffen a felt hat and giving it more body. Open the spout and keep the steam between 6 to 8 inches away to avoid burning yourself and damaging the hat.

To start the renovation process each hat is stripped of the old leather lining and band. Hold the hat over steam for about 1 minute. We do and were very good.

Surface dirt is removed and hat is chemically treated for different types of stain. Stay away from fast-drying glue so you can manipulate and adjust. Place the pieces of netting on the backside of the hole either under the brim or inside the hat.

This makes the hole a little bit smaller which will help when you make your repair. Hold the area of the hat you just cleaned in the steam for 20 to 30 seconds to restore the nap. Water the water lays on the outer part.

Be gentle when closing the hole. Use your fingers to press the hole together as much as you can. The glue at the bottom will hold the plug in place.

This will make the hat soft and pliable. We clean and fix hats for insurance claims museums other retailers groups like the Shriners members of SASS and equally important everyday folks. HOW TO FIX A SMASHED HAT WITH A BOILING POT If you dont have a steamer on hand you can boil water in a tea kettle or a regular metal pot you would use for cooking.