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Patchwork Repair for a Damaged Hat

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    • Carefully cut away any torn or damaged sections of the visor using scissors.

    • For torn fabric, use fabric scissors for a cleaner cut.

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    • Use sandpaper to smooth out any rough or jagged edges around the damaged area.

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    • Place the hat on a piece of cardboard and trace the shape needed to cover the damaged section of the visor.

    • After tracing the edge of the damaged visor, add extra width to the cardboard patch.

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    • Cut out the traced shape using scissors.

    • Make a clean, straight cut through the center of the patch using an X-acto knife, so that the patch can be split open on one side.

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    • Place superglue into the opened section of the patch.

    • Quickly align the patch with the damaged edge of the visor, with the original visor's material sandwiched between the sides of the cardboard patch.

    • Apply pressure to each side of the patch as it sandwiches the visor. Hold firmly until the glue sets.

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    • Trim any excess material off of the patch.

    • Measure the scrap fabric to fit the patch.

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    • Apply superglue to each side of the cardboard patch.

    • Place the scrap fabric over the patch, pressing down to secure it.

    • Apply pressure to the fabric until the glue fully dries.

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Now your hat is fully repaired! From here, you may choose to add creative elements such as embroidery or painting to the finished patch.

Thank you for using our repair guide, let us know if this technique worked for you!

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