How to repair a broken label loop
ID: 170977
Description: Small tags on gloves, hats, and other...
Steps:
- Locate the broken tag, and find the area where it snapped off from
- Often the cause of the breakage, is that the sewing thread tore through the tag, leaving frayed ends
- Trim away any damaged or frayed ends of the tag
- Use a "seam ripper" tool, or small scissors, to carefully remove the old thread from the item
- Prepare your sewing machine in a clean location, and position the item underneath the needle. Depress the foot to secure the item in place.
- Tip: for setting up a sewing machine, use the resource Thread a Sewing Machine
- Make a short lock stitch, and then a straight line stitch from one side of the label to the other. Make a second stitch using the reverse lever, and one final stitch in the original direction. Finish with a locking stitch
- Remove the item from the machine.
- Carefully trim the thread on the outside...
- ... and on the inside
- Check the repair and pull the label gently to test the durability
- 🛠️🏆👏 Congratulations! The repair is complete, and you're ready to go!
