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When the clasp on your backpack breaks, you may find that you can't adjust the strap length properly, the strap might even come off completely, or your backpack becomes less functional overall. Luckily, repairing or replacing the clasp is a task you can easily fix yourself. By replacing the clasp, you can extend the life of your backpack and avoid having to purchase a replacement.
Here's a simple guide to help you get your backpack functioning again, as good as new!
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Locate the broken metal clasp.
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Locate the thread on the strap holding the metal clasp together.
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Rip the thread using a seam ripper by cutting in a perpendicular direction.
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Pull out all of the loose thread.
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Pull out the strap through the buckle.
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Remove the broken metal clasp.
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Hoop in the new metal clasp where the broken clasp was located.
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Fold the strap back through the buckle to match how it was originally.
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Grab a needle and thread.
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Re-stitch the strap using a needle and thread following the holes of the original stitch.
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Tie a secure knot at the end of the stitch.
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Cut off any remaining thread.
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