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How to Repair a Tear Inside a Backpack

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  1. How to Repair a Tear Inside a Backpack, How to Repair a Tear Inside a Backpack: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • First use scissors to cut off the destroyed nylon material inside of the backpack.

  2. How to Repair a Tear Inside a Backpack: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Using a ruler, cut out the appropriate length of nylon material to cover the tear inside of the backpack.

    • The nylon material needed for the tear size will be different for each backpack. Measure out how much material you need to cover the tear.

  3. How to Repair a Tear Inside a Backpack: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use push-pins to pin down each corner of the nylon material.

  4. How to Repair a Tear Inside a Backpack: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

  5. How to Repair a Tear Inside a Backpack: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

    • Be careful not to poke yourself with the needle.

  6. How to Repair a Tear Inside a Backpack: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Repeat until the nylon material is secure. This picture is an example of what a basic stitch should look like after repeating the stitch.

  7. How to Repair a Tear Inside a Backpack: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • 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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My Lock Lock Luggage inside the “ inner cover got damage “ can repair ? where should deliver to ? how much for the cost?

衛德雄 - Reply

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.

https://www.amazon.com/Fixmytear-Magic-R...

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