Introduction
Your backpack strap is one of the most important parts of your bag, so it's important to take care of it! After many journeys and adventures, your strap can start to weather down. Don't worry, we've got you covered with these simple steps to ensure your backpack is as sturdy and like new again!
Tools
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Cut away the tips of the straps to create a clean surface to repair.
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Note: In this example, we cut 2 cm away from the tip.
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Pin the two straps together and set aside.
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Use a "seam ripper" tool to unstitch the remaining piece of strap.
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Note: This will leave a hole in the border of the backpack (red circle), that will be useful in the next step.
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Cut away the remaining pieces of the binding material that were present before (yellow arrows).
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Use a straight stitch to fix the strap in the right position.
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Tip: For tips on setting up the machine take a look at this iFixit guide.
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Change the settings in the sewing machine and switch from a "straight" to a "zigzag" stich.
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Sew along the same line of the previous step.
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Select a "binding" material, it can be a strap or any spare textile you have at home.
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Make sure it is the same length as the area you are trying to repair (red line).
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Fold the side of binding strap inwards (yellow arrow) and fix the position using with pins.
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Change the settings in the sewing machine and switch back to a "straight" stich.
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Start sewing and remove any pins in the way of the sewing route.
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Turn the backpack inside-out to return to the original position.
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In need of another repair? Don't worry! Check out our other guides to find quick solutions for your favourite clothing, footwear and equipment!
