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Hook and loop fastenings are quick and convenient for adjusting cuffs and hems on many sportwear items. But sometimes, the fastening is so strong, that repeated use can break the surrounding stitching. Especially on children's items, this can become very frustrating. In this guide, we'll show you how to repair this quickly and easily.
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Check the defective area, and assess how big the repair will need to be.
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Is the hook & loop part still mostly held in place with the original stitching? If so (like our example) then only a small repair is needed.
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Cut away any damaged thread around the defect, to provide a clean base for the repair.
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Then, position the item under the sewing machine, and make a small locking stitch with the forward & reverse function.
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Tip: use the iFixit basic sewing resources for more help on sewing machine setup.
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Continue sewing around the defective zone, following the line of the original thread.
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🛠️🏆👏 Congratulations! The repair is complete, and you're ready to go!
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Note: we have used a contrast thread and a basic sewing pattern to demonstrate this repair. Bu you can have fun with bright colours, or interesting stitch patterns to further embellish your repair.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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