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Torn-Off Backpack Shoulder Strap Repair

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  1. Torn-Off Backpack Shoulder Strap Repair, Torn-Off Backpack Shoulder Strap Repair: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Thread the needle with the 0.7 yards of upholstery nylon thread.

    For people who need a little help in threading a needle; a needle threader might help. Directions: put the treader thin folded wires through the eye of the needle, then tread the nylon thread just between the wires and pull through.

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    • Align the two ends of the thread, and tie a knot.

    • Trim the extra thread off.

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    • Trim the frayed edges and thread off of the backpack and shoulder strap.

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    • Align the 2x5 nylon cloth with the torn off backpack strap.

    • Make sure that the nylon cloth is able to fold over the strap, and align up with the other end.

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    • Begin sewing across the handle with the backstitching sewing technique.

    • Make sure that the stitch goes all the way through the Nylon as you sew.

    • The second picture of this step did not satisfy the second part of this step.

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    • To end the stitch, push the needle about halfway through.

    • Take the thread, and wrap it around the sharp side of the needle.

    • Pull the needle all the way through.

    • If the stitch did not go through both sides of the nylon, repeat steps 5 and 6 over on the other side. Remember to replace the thread by repeating steps 1 and 2.

    • If you want extra support, repeat steps 5 and 6 on the other side. Remember to replace the thread by repeating steps 1 and 2.

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    • Cut the thread, and remove the thread from the needle.

    • Repeat steps 1 and 2 with the 1 meter long thread.

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    • Align the handle with the shoulder of the backpack.

    • Secure the handle in place by applying pressure, and then begin sewing with the backstitching sewing technique.

    • When sewing, make sure to follow your thread and needle carefully. A misguided needle will lead to unwanted tangles.

    • End the stitch by repeating step 6.

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    • Trim off any frayed edges or loose string.

Conclusion

After preceding through all the steps, you should now have a durable, functional backpack! If parts of the strap begin ripping, you can repair the tear by applying the backstitching sewing technique anywhere!

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Emily your tutorial is great the photos are great
thank you. . . !

I know how much work goes into making a tutorial like this

nazo - Reply

Outstanding instructional! Thank you tho for hands down the best tutorial ive come across all day! TY for not starting off with 2 pages of your life story in the beginning too for real. great job with the instructions- easy to follow and to the point. I loved that there were a few pics in each step that if you glided over one of the images, it would highlight and enlarge as the main photo/step. extremely helpful and easy to guide through:) Also, can i just cut a small slice the size of strap through the bag at top and stick the strap end in and hand sew ? or do i have to have another piece of fabric sewn onto the strap to be able to do that....? i am trying to make it look like the strap never broke/was not repaired ya know? Than'Q!

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