How to Repair a Tear Inside a Backpack
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Last updated on May 20, 2022
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This method comes in handy when your favorite backpack tears when you need it most. A ripped backpack can cause you to lose important items, and a rip left unfixed can grow to be a bigger problem. For this technique, it might help to practice sewing a bit to get the hang of it, and then you’re ready to fix your problem.
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First use scissors to cut off the destroyed nylon material inside of the backpack.
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Using a ruler, cut out the appropriate length of nylon material to cover the tear inside of the backpack.
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Put thread through the needle. Double knot the thread to secure it on the needle. Then cut the end of the thread and the double knot as well.
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A basic stitch will suffice. To do a basic stitch, just poke the needle through the nylon material until it is on the other side. Bring all of the thread through. Then push the needle back near the thread that was pulled through.
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Repeat until the nylon material is secure. This picture is an example of what a basic stitch should look like after repeating the stitch.
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Once finished cut the remaining thread and double knot the thread. Trim off any excess nylon material that is not sewn down. If the nylon is secure, you have fully fixed the tear!
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Have you seen this product? "'''fixmytear'''". It's a repair tape which sticks very well to vinyl, canvas, rubber, leather and most other surfaces. Absolutely life saving tape.
