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How To Re-String A Hoodie

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Introduction

Has the string in your hoodie come out in the wash? Do you want to change the string in your hoodie to one of a different color? No matter what your reasoning may be for wanting to restring your hoodie, use this guide to learn how to put a string back in the hood of a sweatshirt.

What you need

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    • Uncoil the wire coat hanger into a straight line.

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    • Tape the end of the uncoiled coat hanger to one end of your sweatshirt string.

    • Make sure the clothes hanger is securely taped to ensure that the string doesn't detach during the re-stringing process.

    • When taping, make sure no adhesive is felt over the outside of the apparatus. This will make the re-stringing process easier because the tape won't be sticking to the sweatshirt.

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    • Insert the wire and string apparatus into the left opening of the hoodie.

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    • Feed the wire through the hoodie until it reaches the top of the hood.

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    • Curve the wire to the right so that the wire can follow the curve of the hood.

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    • Continue feeding the wire through the hood towards the other opening of the hoodie.

    • Pull the wire and string out of the opening.

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    • Remove the tape from the end of the wire and string.

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    • Remove the wire from the hoodie by pushing the left end of the wire through the hoodie, while pulling the right end out.

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    • Tie each end of the string in a knot to prevent the string from coming out of the hoodie.

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Conclusion

Congratulations on restringing your hoodie!

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