How to Fix a Ripped Nylon Backpack Strap

ID: 213518

Description: Have a ripped backpack strap? This guide will...

Steps:

1. If your backpack strap is not fully removed, cut the threads holding the strap to the backpack, or gently pull threads out.

2. Cut the ripped or damaged part of your strap with scissors.
3. Do not cut too much of the backpack strap as you will use what is left over to sew it into the backpack.

4. Take a lighter and safely burn the ends of the backpack strap slightly.
5. Caution: If not safe, the lighter can cause you and your item damage, please use carefully.

6. Place the strap into the area where it will be reattached and hold it in place using a pin.
7. Make sure that you place a significant amount of the strap into the reattachment area .
8. Caution: The pin is sharp and can hurt you if not careful.

9. Cut your thread generously and run the thread through the needle.

10. Make a knot at the end by looping the thread around your finger and inserting the thread into the loop.
11. Do this twice.

12. Insert the needle through the backpack strap and pull it through.
13. From the backside of the backpack, insert the needle to the right of the original insertion.
14. From the front, insert the needle a little to the left of the original insertion and pull it through to create a backhand stitch.
15. Caution: The needle is very small and sharp and can easily hurt you.
16. If a beginner, it is recommended to use a thimble.

17. After repeating the process run the needle through the back of one of your seams.
18. Pull the thread through the created loop and pull to create a knot. Do this twice.

19. Cut the access string and remove the pin.