Just to confirm before I do the hood removal mod: Once the thread are cut, if you put the hood back, does it look as good? Does it fall as nicely on the shoulder as before?
Better. And you can move the shaw more. Also when you fold his hood back, it's easier. Just don't go too crazy. They are simple snips of the thread, so no need to cut deep
I just carefully lifted each thread took an xacto blade, rubbed it against the thread about a couple of seconds and it instantly detached