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How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag

Introduction

After many adventures out in the woods, your sleeping bag may suffer a seam split. We will show you a quick solution on how to fix it that can be applied even while you are still out there!

What you need

  1. How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Identify the repair area: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Identify the repair area: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the seam split that needs to be fixed.

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  2. How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Prepare for stitching: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Prepare for stitching: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Prepare for stitching: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Find a matching color thread and prepare the needle.

    • Make a double thread and add a little knot at the end.

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  4. How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Start stitching: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Start stitching: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Start stitching: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Make sure that the needle is in a position that is perpendicular to the edge of the seam (red arrow).

    • Take turns going up and down following line of the seam.

    • Note For this example we are doing an "invisible" stitch that provides a subtle solution to the split.

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  5. How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Secure the stitch: step 4, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Secure the stitch: step 4, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Secure the stitch: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Secure the stitch by pulling the thread tighter as you go.

    • Continue until you reach the end of the split.

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  6. How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Clean the area: step 5, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Clean the area: step 5, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Clean the area: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Add a knot at the end of the stitch.

    • Use a pair of scissors to clean the loose threads.

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  7. How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Finished and ready!: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Repair a Seam Split in a Sleeping Bag, Finished and ready!: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • 🛠️🏆👏 Congratulations! The repair is complete, and you're ready to go!

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Conclusion

In need of another repair? Don't worry! Check out our other guides to find quick solutions for your favourite clothing, footwear and equipment!

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