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Introduction |
| This guide walks you through steps to reattach a broken umbrella strap, which ultimately extends the life of your umbrella through repair and reduces waste. | | | For this guide, we’ll be detaching the broken umbrella strap with a ''seam ripper'', then marking the original sewing lines with ''fabric chalk''. We will then align and pin the umbrella fabric with ''sewing pins'', sew along the marked lines, then tie off and trim any excess threads with ''scissors''. This repair will also utilize a certain type of stitch, called a backstitch, which involves looping the thread back on itself to ensure strength and longevity. This stitch is also incredibly lucrative and can be used across many other types of sewing repairs. | | | With frequent rain, many individuals have increased their usage of weather protective gear like umbrellas. This increased usage can cause damage to the umbrella strap, preventing individuals from being able to neatly close the umbrella and ultimately, losing its full functionality. | | Repairing this strap will help increase the lifespan of your umbrella, improving functionality and helping minimize potential waste. Production of umbrellas involve a mix of materials that take a long time to break down in landfills like synthetic fabrics, metal, and plastic. By choosing to repair your umbrella instead of throwing your umbrellait out, you're preventing waste and mitigating overconsumption. |
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