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How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook

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    1. How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook, How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook: step 1, image 1 of 3 How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook, How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook: step 1, image 2 of 3 How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook, How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Use a seam ripper to rip off the seams on either side of the broken hook and also the edge seam.

      • Make sure to not rip off the seam of other hooks.

      • Point the head of the seam ripper away from you to prevent poking yourself

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    2. How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook: step 2, image 1 of 3 How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook: step 2, image 2 of 3 How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the broken hook from the strap.

      • Pull or cut off the threads that are still attached to the strap.

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    3. How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Insert the new hook into the strap.

      • Use fingers to hold the hook in the strap.

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      • Place the tip of the pin next to the new hook.

      • Make sure the pin is placed in the middle of the hook.

      • Push the pin until it goes through the strap and reach for back of the pin.

      • Point the tip of the pin next to the other side of the hook.

      • Push pin again to make it go through to the front of the strap.

      • Push the pin slowly to avoid poking yourself!

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      • Put the hooks into the eyes of the bra to make sure hook is placed correctly.

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    6. How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook: step 6, image 1 of 2 How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Thread needle with thread the same color as the bra.

      • Pull the thread through to an appropriate length.

      • Approx. 10-12 inches.

      • Cut the thread.

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      • Tie the thread into a knot at the end of the thread.

      • Tie two or three times for a thicker knot.

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      • Cut the excess thread off with the scissors.

      • Do as close as possible to the knot for a clean seam.

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      • Feel around for one of the two holes at the bottom of the new hook.

      • This will not be visible and may take some time to locate.

      • Stick the threaded needle through the hole of the hook.

      • Use a backstitch to sew the hook into place.

      • Repeat this for the other hole in the same hook.

      • Always watch out for the tip of the needle while sewing!

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      • Make a large loop with the thread when finished sewing the hook into place.

      • Place your finger on the point where you would like the knot to be and pull on the thread.

      • Knot two or three times.

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      • Cut excess thread off with the scissors.

      • Do this as close as possible to the knot for no loose threads.

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      • Remove the pin carefully.

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    13. How To Fix a Broken Bra Hook: step 13, image 1 of 1
      • Tie a knot at the end of the thread.

      • Knot two or three times.

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      • Hand stitch the edge using a backstitch to close the seam.

      • Pay attention to the tip of the needle to avoid poking your fingers!

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      • Tie a knot at the end when you finish closing the seam.

      • Hold finger down on the thread to make sure the knot is as close to the bra as possible.

      • Knot two or three times.

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      • Cut extra thread with the scissors.

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      • Try hook and eye to see if it fits appropriately.

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Conclusion

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10 Guide Comments

What size hook do I need?

joellewalters - Reply Share

Thank you . you took it from being overwhelming to …. Its fixed. Yippeee thank

Tracey Banish - Reply Share

Your instructions were super clear — It works!!! Thank you!

Michele King - Reply Share

beautiful instructions. thank you for clear pictures too. i knew it was possible but it was nice to see a step by step.

inspiredtosew - Reply Share

same never answered question: I need to buy new hooks: they seem to come in size 0-3.. what do I need???

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