Just ordered a new Fedora, Akubra Whippet, and it comes with a bound edge. Was wondering if it was possible to remove that or if it will leave holes around the brim because I like the unbound look.
You can remove the bound edge, but it will leave holes. If it's a new hat, they might go away in time, but I couldn't say for sure. Another option would be to just cut off the edge of the brim with sharp scissors and a steady hand. It would make the brim look significantly shorter, though. Honestly, if it's a raw edge you like, I suggest you just buy a raw edge hat.
i have removed the bound edge from a number of hats and they always come out fine. the holes are barely noticable if at all. I would be much more wary o cutting the brim as you can't uncut it. Bound edge is easy to remove and no big deal
Thanks to this thread I was able to remove the binding on my wool knock off hat and widen the brim. It did, however, make the hat "floppy" but a few hours working with heavy starch and an iron made all the difference. Not a stitch hole can be seen on it either. Thanks for the confidence
