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How to Repair Trim On a Decorative Towel

Introduction

If your favorite decorative towel has become worn and the trim is coming off, follow this easy sewing guide. Items like this often come with good memories attached, like receiving a gift from a friend, getting married or taking a special trip. This easy fix demonstrates how to sew detached trim back onto a decorative towel in a step-by-step fashion.

If you're struggling with this dilemma, don't throw the towel away! Instead, check out our simple guide that can be followed by anyone. Even those with little sewing experience. Always be careful when handling sharp needles!

What you need

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    • Choose a thread the same colour as the towel.

    • Use sewing scissors to cut a piece of thread about 18 inches long.

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    • Thread the string through the needle.

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

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    • Flip your towel over so the backside of the towel is facing up.

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    • Starting at one side of the rip, insert the needle through the trim and then the towel.

    • Pull the thread through until it stops at the knot.

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    • Flip the towel over so the front side is facing up.

    • Insert the needle through the towel, then the trim.

    • Pull the thread through.

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    • Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you reach the end of the trim.

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    • Insert the needle through the back of the towel.

    • Pull the string through with enough length to create a small loop.

    • Put the needle through the loop and pull the string to tie a knot.

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    • Remove the needle.

    • Use your sewing scissors to cut the remaining thread.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Victoria Torkos

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