Introduction
Even a small tear can grow into a big problem when you are out in the wild and exposed to the elements. Fortunately, repairing a tear is simple. A few stitches can have your tent, or just about anything else with a tear, ship-shape in no time.
Tools
Parts
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Thread your needle and tie a knot in the end.
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Drive the needle from the back of the material, just before where the tear starts.
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Pull the thread taut.
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Take a small stitch, going in and out of the material, on one side of the tear only.
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Pull the thread taut.
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Take a small stitch, going in and out of the material, on the other side of the tear, directly opposite of the stitch you just took.
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Pull the thread taut. This should cinch the material together.
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Continue stitching, switching from side to side as described in step 2 and 3 of this guide, pulling the thread taut after each stitch.
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Stitch until you come to the end of the tear.
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One the last stitch, drive the needle through both sides of the fabric, taking as small of a stitch as possible.
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Slowly pull the thread. As you pull, a loop will form. Draw the needle through this loop, and pull the thread taut.
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Repeat this step, taking a tiny stitch, drawing the needle through the loop, and pulling taut.
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Ensure that the stitches are tight, and cut any excess threads.
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One comment
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