How to Repair a Torn Bra Strap

Introduction

If the strap on your bra has ripped or torn, use this fast-fix guide to mend your bra strap.

Bras are a garment that are often used everyday, making them susceptible to wear and tear. The repeated use of the clothing piece can cause bra straps to tear, fray and become unusable. This guide will help you repair your bra strap to a working and wearable condition.

This FastFix repairs a padded Calvin Klein bra in a 34C size. But this guide can be applied to many other brands, styles and sizes of bras. This is a relatively quick fix that requires common household tools and basic level sewing skills. Happy fixing!

What you need

Step 1 How to Repair a Torn Bra Strap

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Locate the ripped section of the bra strap.

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Step 2

At the tear, trim the frayed pieces to create two clean straps.

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Step 3

Align the cut straps.

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Step 4

Guide thread through needle.
To learn how to thread a needle follow this guide.
Optimal to use thread that matches the bra color. In this instruction, red thread was used for visibility.