How to Repair a Torn Limb on the VTech Snug-a-Bug Musical Critter

ID: 178175

Description: VTech's Snug-a-Bug toy has had a limb removed...

Steps:

1. Open the back Velcro pocket of Snug-a-Bug, revealing the battery compartment.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, twist and remove the screw to open the battery compartment.
3. Remove batteries and set aside for later use.

4. Align the torn limb with the exposed wires against Snug-a-Bug's body.
5. Optional: Add additional stuffing into the torn limb to support the exposed wires if needed.

6. Using a pair of scissors, cut the thread to a desired length, leaving an additional two inches for extra length when tying the knot.
7. We found 14 inches to be a suitable length.
8. Take one end of the thread and push it through the needle's eye. Align both ends of thread together and pull the needle so it lies at the midpoint of the thread. Secure the needle and thread by making a loop knot.
9. Black thread was used to enhance visibility for instructions.
10. Depending on thread type, double-knotting may be required.
11. Needle is sharp - use with caution.

12. Pierce the needle through the backside of the limb and pull the thread through until the knot catches the back of the fabric.
13. Do not pull the thread too hard. This could result in breaking the knot.
14. After the thread has been pulled through, loop through the base of Snug-a-Bug's body and back through the torn limb to create a whip stitch.
15. This reattaches the limb to the body when the thread is tightened.
16. Continue using the whip stitch method until the backside of the limb is completely reattached to Snug-a-Bug's body.
17. Secure the stitch by double knotting the thread. Then trim off excess thread.
18. Needle is sharp - use with caution.

19. Optiona: Using the remaining stuffing, fill Snug-a-Bug's limb until it is tightly packed. Compare to other limbs to ensure equivalency.

20. Repeat Step 3 to thread the needle again.
21. You may need a separate longer piece of thread to finish sewing Snug-a-Bug.

22. Using the whip stitch method shown in Step 4, sew the remaining parts of the limb to the body of Snug-a-Bug. Start at the base of the torn seam and move along the edge of the limb and up to the body.
23. When the stitch is completed, secure with a double knot. This will ensure security of the torn limb to the body.
24. Needle is sharp - use with caution.

25. Place the batteries back in the battery pocket in the correct direction.
26. The + on the battery will go on the same side as the + noted within the battery pack. The same goes for the noted - signs.
27. Return the battery pack cover over the batteries and align the two holes where the screw will intersect.
28. Place the screw in the hole where the cover and battery pack align. Using a Phillips screwdriver, turn the screw in a clockwise fashion to tighten the cover.
29. Be careful to not turn too tight because that can result in "stripping" the screw. This will make it difficult to remove the cover at a later point if batteries needed to be replaced.
30. Align the Velcro on Snug-a-Bug's back to conceal the battery pack.