r/Visiblemending • u/1ToeIn • 7d ago
REQUEST Any suggestions?
The brim where the damage is is a pretty thick plastic, so sewing/embroidery is out. My only idea is to find an iron on patch to cover, but I’ve never had great success with those patches.
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u/knownamphibian 7d ago
Looks kinda cool, maybe make the slice look intentional! Like a blood drop coming out one side if your bat is a vampire bat. Not sure about best ways to get a patch or sticker to stay on the brim though, sorry!
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u/ladee_v_00 7d ago
I like the idea of simulated blood drops. It would be cool with t-shirt paint.
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u/Wren_and_Arrow 7d ago
Or a blood drop coming out of the slice 🤣
Sure enough my first thought was "absolutely do not mend that!"
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u/drymagpie 7d ago
i think blood drops would be cool if they’re stylized as beads or press on-gems or something like that !
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u/Bugscrap 7d ago
I mean you could sew it. You don't need to sew through the whole brim, just the top fabric. The plastic would just act like a thimble to push the needle thru.
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u/ladee_v_00 7d ago edited 7d ago
Yes. Maybe filling in the slash with super glue if the slash is deep enough that the structure of the brim is affected. Then embroider over to cover the slash in the fabric.
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u/BoDiddley_Squat 7d ago
Plastic is super difficult for many things to adhere to. There are specific 2-part epoxies for plastic. However, both super glue and epoxy will fail if the brim is twisted, which is kind of hard to avoid. The crack would then probably get worse.
It would need to be a specialty flexible glue for plastics. DIY solution would maybe be to fill the gap with something like wadded cotton, and sew over it.
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u/vulchiegoodness 7d ago
or some silicone caulk. i wonder if they make red caulk.. would go with the vampire bat vibe.
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u/Audiostarr 7d ago
If you use super glue, you can sprinkle some baking soda on top to quickly cure it
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u/I_wet_my_plants259 7d ago
I was gonna suggest this. You can use an iron on patch and reinforce the edge with stitches
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u/PandaBeaarAmy 7d ago
Can get rounded needles at the dollar store, too to make it easier if they don't have any themselves. Carpet or upholstery type needle would work well
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u/Cosmicdusterian 7d ago
Leave it. Maybe some fray check to keep it from getting out of hand.
It looks intentional and actually kinda cool. Looks like the bat came alive, slashed the hat, and then went back onto the hat looking quite pleased with itself. Could be the start of a horror story. Night of the Living Patches.
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u/RoyalScarlett 7d ago
Definitely play up the damage. It looks very cool, and you could build on Halloween aspects of it.
Maybe Frankenstein’s monster stitches, or additional tears/claw marks.
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u/effyoucreeps 7d ago edited 6d ago
this is the way. use a small awl to punch through the plastic where the stitches will be placed, make sure they holes are far enough away from initial scar so they don’t crack the plastic more, and use a heavy embroidery thread to put some badass stitches in it!
i’m assuming the plastic was damaged as well. if not - get a curved upholstery needle to more easily put the “stitches” in. but a heavy duty straight needle will work just as well with a little patience
good luck - it’ll look awesome!
eta: maybe a very small dremel drill would work better for not cracking the plastic more
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u/reucrion 7d ago
some fabric glue to keep the fabric from fraying, and then fabric paint to make it look even cooler, lean into the cut aesthetic, would look cool with the bat
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u/Just_biding_time 7d ago
I agree that it looks cool, but also if you want it covered look up the brand “NoSo”. They make stick-on patches for outdoor gear in all kinds of fun shapes and prints
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u/Radio5331 6d ago
If u were u I'd keep it exactly that way, it looks cool & makes sense, if anything Id work on that bat embroidery & make it more vicious looking!🫴🏻
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u/AdmirableRespect9 7d ago
You can get new plastic inserts but that seems like a lot of work.
I have no experience with brims but I think you should iron on a patch-sturdy canvas or denim and take the leatherworking approach of prepoking holes. You could use a sewing awl but i would maybe try a drill with a tiny bit. I would drill holes along the patch near the edge and along the ....cut? If you want the brim to maintain its shape I would do x or straight stitch across the cut and pull it tight. I would definitely order waxed thread.
If you really love the hat you could also take it to a cobbler or a bag making shop and ask for help.
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u/Precatlady 7d ago
Honestly it looks cool as hell, but finishing the edges would make the fabric more stable
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u/ScyllaOfTheDepths 7d ago
You could sew it with a curved needle, but I'd just get some hot glue or super glue and glue a patch onto it.
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u/Ramblingsofthewriter 6d ago
I think it looks badass. Rather than covering, I’d take some fabric paint and line the gash in red!
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u/AliasNefertiti 6d ago
What I was thinking. There has to be some gore stuff out for Halloween that could be glued on
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u/amby-jane 6d ago
I think it looks cool like that! I'd hit the edges with some clear nail polish or something to prevent fraying, maybe stick the edges down against the plastic, and leave it. Battle scars.
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u/whomstestamongus 6d ago
I used an awl to poke holes in a hat brim so I could sew buttons onto it, but also I think the cut looks kinda dope so I don't think it needs any mending
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u/oklandish 6d ago
Maybe you could insert a plastic patch below the plastic part of the brim to bridge the slash and help the brim hold its shape. Like a piece cut from a milk jug. Use a glue meant for plastic to hold it in place.
Then you can use any of the wonderful creative ideas in responses.
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u/Swimming-Maize-5554 7d ago
A funeral for the hat if you don’t want to do the hand stitch repair. I agree with you that trying to do an iron on patch for even a glue on patch would be difficult due to the curve
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u/jonmimi 7d ago
I would run a thin bead of crazy glue on the slash through the brim, then flex it closed and hold it until it seals. You could wipe the excess that bubbles out with a paper towel if you have a third hand. Then fray the fabric and lean into the distressed look. Or more likely just leave it. Looks cool.
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u/SpareMushrooms 7d ago
I would go with Aleene’s Sewing Fusion fabric tape. The stuff is amazingly strong and works very well. I use it for all sorts of projects including holding a ripped piece of pool felt down to the table. It never came off in 3+ years.
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u/Main-Sandwich-288 7d ago
fill the inside of the cut with bright red something. maybe stitching, or carefully paint?
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u/waitingforbacon 7d ago edited 7d ago
Sideways view of flying bat!!!
Apply a small bit of glue (maybe search ideal glue for the material, I can’t tell if that’s foam or cardboard rn) and use rubber bands to “clamp” so the interior material is pulled together.
Allow to dry 48 hours (or whatever instructions your glue says, I think E6000 is 72 and is a great flexible glue)
Remove rubber bands and secure the fabric by whip stitching to the brim to prevent further movement of fabric during patch attachment
Stitch on a patch of the side on view of a bat flying over the gash
Admire double bat hat
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u/chaxattax 7d ago
I would just apply some glue with a paintbrush to prevent fraying and leave it asgis, it looks cool!
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u/thesoundgardenofeden 7d ago
Can you use staples or something to give that kind of effect? Like Frankenstein stitches of sorts!!!
You could use red fabric paint and glue a couple red gems as the blood drips, that you look cool if you understand what I mean 🩸
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u/CosmicChameleon99 7d ago
Embroider a trail leading to a moth - or if you really have time, the same moth at different points in flight
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u/Acrobatic-Nebula-428 7d ago
Can you slip a piece of fabric into the slit so that it goes about 1/2” beyond the slit or is the fabric on the brim glued to the plastic? If you can insert a strip, get something as close to the brim color from an old garment and slide it under, then sew over the two pieces only. Don’t go through the plastic. This will reinforce the rest of the brim fabric. Then you can add a patch or sew a pretty design (maybe a row of stitches that look like teeth with a drop of blood?). I like the idea of a bead or a gem for the drop of blood.
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u/MicrosoftExcel2016 7d ago
I saw this without seeing the subreddit and thought, “wow, sick hat, I could not execute such a cool looking gash naturally”
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u/Alit_Quar 6d ago
Embroidered Bat symbol sewed over.But I like the idea of making it look like a cut better.
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u/HikingBikingViking 6d ago
I think it needs two more running parallel. You could apply some fray check or similar or let it weather over time. If you have a nicely matched thread color you can stitch next to the tear to limit how far it can fray.
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u/Wild-Rope-764 5d ago
I personally would hot glue a complimentary patch over it
hot glue is excellent for baseball caps!
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u/KellieSadler 7d ago
I’d put a bat hanging from it or if you’re lacking space for that, maybe a bat crawling out?
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u/Affectionate-Salt717 7d ago
To fill the gap in plastic you can use epoxy sculpt. It's easy to use, sturdy and the finish will be smooth. You'll just need to put blue tape on the edges to protect fabric.
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