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How to Fix the Side Pocket's Elastic on a Backpack

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  1. How to Fix the Side Pocket's Elastic on a Backpack, How to Fix the Side Pocket's Elastic on a Backpack: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Trim any excess thread and frayed edges from the fabric with your scissors.

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    • Stretch the elastic to match in length with the fabric.

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    • Tuck the fabric edge back into the elastic.

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    • Pin the fabric and elastic together.

    • Working with needles and pins can be dangerous.

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    • Begin stitching the fabric and elastic together.

    • Start about one centimeter before the tear begins.

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    • Continue stitching and remove pins when you sew past the part they're holding together.

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    • Stitch until you have passed the end of the tear by about a centimeter.

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    • End the stitch by tying a small knot close to where the thread passes through the fabric.

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    • Cut the thread just above the knot so there is little excess.

  10. How to Fix the Side Pocket's Elastic on a Backpack: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Clean your work space and put away the tools

    • Congratulations, you're done!

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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