Backpack Strap Buckle Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to take apart a backpack strap in order to replace a worn out or broken strap buckle. If you do not know how to sew, there are links included below to teach you how to go about it.

Step-by-Step:

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-S...

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkz6qadO...

What you need

Step 1 Strap Buckle

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Use a seam ripper to rip out the thread.
The thread to be cut is the one that attaches the buckle to the strap. It's usually sewn to form an X on it.

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Step 2

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Pick up the strap buckle that was attached to the strap.
Take out the material from the old buckle.

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Step 3

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Place the material into the new buckle.
Look for the original spot which it was originally sewn and place it there.

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Step 4

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Use a needle and thread to sew the material linking strap and buckle to the bag.
Using a sewing machine if available would make this easier.
Sew along the "X" outline on material attached to the buckle.