How to Reattach a Metal Rib to Fabric Panel on an Umbrella

Introduction

Umbrellas help protect you from rain and other weather patterns and so it is important to keep them in working order. A detached metal rib can lead to issues with umbrella usage. This guide will help you reattach a metal rib to the fabric panel to get your umbrella back into working condition.

What you need

Step 1 How to Reattach a Metal Rib to Fabric Panel on an Umbrella

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Open the umbrella and identify any metal ribs that have detached from the fabric panel.

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Step 2

Tie a knot two inches from the end of the thread.
Place the opposite end of the thread into a sewing needle.
Rubbing or wetting the end of the thread may make it easier to insert the thread into the sewing needle.

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Step 3

Align the metal rib with the region of the fabric panel that it detached from.
If necessary, use scotch tape to secure the metal rib into position so it does not lift up.

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Step 4

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Be careful to avoid injury when using a sharp sewing needle.
Insert the sewing needle through the umbrella fabric panel and pull the thread through.
Poke the sewing needle through the underside of the fabric panel on the opposite side of the metal rib and pull the thread through.

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Step 5

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Pull the sewing needle and thread across to wrap around the metal rib.
Insert the sewing needle through the fabric panel and pull the thread through.
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until the metal rib is tightly secured to the fabric panel. Three additional loops is recommended.

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Step 6

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Remove the thread from the sewing needle.
Tie the loose end of the string to the end of the string with the knot from Step 2.

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Step 7

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Don't run with scissors!
Use scissors to cut off any excess thread.
If necessary, remove any scotch tape pieces.

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Conclusion

Repeat these steps if there are multiple detached metal ribs from the fabric panel. Once the repair is completed, the umbrella should work properly again.