How to Replace a Broken Lanyard Clasp

Introduction

Did your favorite lanyard clasp break? Lanyard clasps are prone to breaking, particularly those used daily to secure keys and personal items. They often snap in half or simply stop functioning properly. Use this guide to replace your broken lanyard clasp through hand sewing.

With a broken clasp, most people throw out the entire lanyard which is a waste! With this simple guide, anyone can save their favorite lanyard by replacing the clasp. This guide demonstrates how to complete a basic hand-sewing stitch to reattach a new lanyard clasp.

Before beginning, make sure to remove anything clipped onto the lanyard to make it easier to navigate the steps. Also, take stock of the original clasp to ensure you repurchase the correct one for the replacement.

What you need

Step 1 Clasp

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Use a seam ripper to carefully rip the seam holding the existing clasp.

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Step 2

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Remove the existing clasp from the lanyard.
Use thread nippers to remove any remaining strings or fraying edges from the lanyard.
Make sure to trim as close to the base of the lanyard as possible without cutting into the main material.

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Step 3

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Using a tape measure, measure out 24 inches (2 ft) of your choice of thread.
Snip the thread at the correct length with thread nippers.
Use as much thread as you think is necessary, keep in mind that a larger amount of thread can be tangled more easily.

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Step 4

Feed one end of the cut thread through the eye of the needle.
Sometimes licking the end of the thread can make it easier to thread through the needle.

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Step 5

Pull the thread through the needle until the needle sits directly in the middle of the thread.

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Step 6

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With the lower part of the thread, cross both sides over each other.
Tie the two sides together, making sure the knot stays towards the bottom of the thread.

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Step 7

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Line up both sides of the lanyard.
Place the joined ends through the bottom of the new clasp.
Fold the lanyard over the bottom of the clasp.
Different lanyards may be configured differently. Follow the previous fold lines on your lanyard to best note how to rejoin the ends.

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Step 8

Take the threaded needle and poke it through on one side of the lanyard.
Pull the needle and thread all the way through until the knot catches on the underside of the lanyard.
Make sure your needle goes through all the layers of the lanyard, paying particular attention to include the folded part.

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Step 9

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Push the needle back down through all layers of the lanyard.
Pull all the way through until the thread is tight.
Continue moving back and forth across the lanyard until you reach the other end.
Keep the stitches as close together as possible for better stability.

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Step 10

Leave enough thread to comfortably tie a knot, so avoid cutting it too close to the lanyard.
Clip the thread in the middle of the remaining length.
Make sure you place your needle in a safe place now that is it free from the thread.