Introduction
Small tags on gloves, hats, and other accessories are easy to snap off by mistake - especially on kids items. But they're simple to fix back on, with the help of a sewing machine.
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Locate the broken tag, and find the area where it snapped off from
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Often the cause of the breakage, is that the sewing thread tore through the tag, leaving frayed ends
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Trim away any damaged or frayed ends of the tag
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Use a "seam ripper" tool, or small scissors, to carefully remove the old thread from the item
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Prepare your sewing machine in a clean location, and position the item underneath the needle. Depress the foot to secure the item in place.
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Tip: for setting up a sewing machine, use the resource Thread a Sewing Machine
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Make a short lock stitch, and then a straight line stitch from one side of the label to the other. Make a second stitch using the reverse lever, and one final stitch in the original direction. Finish with a locking stitch
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Remove the item from the machine.
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Carefully trim the thread on the outside...
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... and on the inside
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Check the repair and pull the label gently to test the durability
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🛠️🏆👏 Congratulations! The repair is complete, and you're ready to go!
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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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