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30 - 40 minutes
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- Torn-Off Backpack Shoulder Strap Repair
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Torn-Off Backpack Shoulder Strap Repair
- Thread the needle with the 0.7 yards of upholstery nylon thread.
Thread the needle with the 0.7 yards of upholstery nylon thread.
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Step 2
- Align the two ends of the thread, and tie a knot.
- Trim the extra thread off.
Align the two ends of the thread, and tie a knot.
Trim the extra thread off.
Step 3
- Trim the frayed edges and thread off of the backpack and shoulder strap.
Trim the frayed edges and thread off of the backpack and shoulder strap.
Step 4
- Align the 2x5 nylon cloth with the torn off backpack strap.
- Make sure that the nylon cloth is able to fold over the strap, and align up with the other end.
Align the 2x5 nylon cloth with the torn off backpack strap.
Make sure that the nylon cloth is able to fold over the strap, and align up with the other end.
Step 5
- Begin sewing across the handle with the backstitching sewing technique.
- Make sure that the stitch goes all the way through the Nylon as you sew.
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Begin sewing across the handle with the backstitching sewing technique.
Make sure that the stitch goes all the way through the Nylon as you sew.
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Step 6
- To end the stitch, push the needle about halfway through.
- Take the thread, and wrap it around the sharp side of the needle.
- Pull the needle all the way through.
- If the stitch did not go through both sides of the nylon, repeat steps 5 and 6 over on the other side. Remember to replace the thread by repeating steps 1 and 2.
- If you want extra support, repeat steps 5 and 6 on the other side. Remember to replace the thread by repeating steps 1 and 2.
To end the stitch, push the needle about halfway through.
Take the thread, and wrap it around the sharp side of the needle.
Pull the needle all the way through.
If the stitch did not go through both sides of the nylon, repeat steps 5 and 6 over on the other side. Remember to replace the thread by repeating steps 1 and 2.
If you want extra support, repeat steps 5 and 6 on the other side. Remember to replace the thread by repeating steps 1 and 2.
Step 7
- Cut the thread, and remove the thread from the needle.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 with the 1 meter long thread.
Cut the thread, and remove the thread from the needle.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 with the 1 meter long thread.
Step 8
- Align the handle with the shoulder of the backpack.
- Secure the handle in place by applying pressure, and then begin sewing with the backstitching sewing technique.
- When sewing, make sure to follow your thread and needle carefully. A misguided needle will lead to unwanted tangles.
- End the stitch by repeating step 6.
Align the handle with the shoulder of the backpack.
Secure the handle in place by applying pressure, and then begin sewing with the backstitching sewing technique.
When sewing, make sure to follow your thread and needle carefully. A misguided needle will lead to unwanted tangles.
End the stitch by repeating step 6.
Step 9
- Trim off any frayed edges or loose string.
Trim off any frayed edges or loose string.
After preceding through all the steps, you should now have a durable, functional backpack! If parts of the strap begin ripping, you can repair the tear by applying the backstitching sewing technique anywhere!
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