how to Repair seams

Step 1

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If seams burst like this and you can’t get through the lining to close them up, you can slipstitch the gap instead.

Step 2

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Start with a threaded needle with a knot a few centimetres from the end.

Step 3

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Pull it through both sides of the seam, just before where the opening starts and as close to the seam as you can make it.

Step 4

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Bring the needle back to the starting point and repeat step three slightly further along.

 

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Continue until you’re just past the end of the opening.

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At the end, turn and slowly stitch back towards the original knot.

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When you’re back at the knot, tie the two ends together 2 or 3 times to secure.

 

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Trim the excess threads.

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You should now have a repaired seam!

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