How to Fix an Unthreaded Drawstring
Last updated on Oct 15, 2025
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓A dangling drawstring can mean the difference between enjoying the view and freezing your socks off in a high-altitude wind.
Fortunately, a loose drawstring is easy to fix. Keep yourself snug with this simple repair.
If you don't have a cotter pin, a safety pin works as well.
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Take the loose end of the drawstring, and cut any frayed material.
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Take the cotter pin and thread the drawstring through the spilt end of the cotter pin.
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Slide the drawstring to the eye of the cotter pin.
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Scrunch the drawstring casing over the cotter pin and pull the cotter pin through the casing.
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Continue scrunching and sliding the cotter pin through the casing.
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Pull the cotter pin out through the end of the drawstring casing.
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Pull the drawstring through, until the loose end of the drawstring comes out.
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Insert the cotter pin—still holding the drawstring—into the drawstring hold.
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Pinch the drawstring inside of the drawstring hold.
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While holding the drawstring, pull the cotter pin out, sliding the drawstring out through the spilt in the pin.
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While holding the drawstring in the hold, mark where the drawstring will be sewn with tailor's chalk.
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Sew several passes along the chalk line, being sure to catch the drawstring.
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