How to repair a broken label loop

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Small tags on gloves, hats, and other accessories are easy to snap off by mistake - especially on kids items. But they're simple to fix back on, with the help of a sewing machine.

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步骤 1 Locate the defect

How to repair a broken label loop, Locate the defect: 步骤 1 中的图像 1，3

How to repair a broken label loop, Locate the defect: 步骤 1 中的图像 2，3

How to repair a broken label loop, Locate the defect: 步骤 1 中的图像 3，3

Locate the broken tag, and find the area where it snapped off from

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步骤 2 Tidy the broken area

How to repair a broken label loop, Tidy the broken area: 步骤 2 中的图像 1，3

How to repair a broken label loop, Tidy the broken area: 步骤 2 中的图像 2，3

How to repair a broken label loop, Tidy the broken area: 步骤 2 中的图像 3，3

Often the cause of the breakage, is that the sewing thread tore through the tag, leaving frayed ends
Trim away any damaged or frayed ends of the tag
Use a "seam ripper" tool, or small scissors, to carefully remove the old thread from the item

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步骤 3 Re-attach the label

How to repair a broken label loop, Re-attach the label: 步骤 3 中的图像 1，3

How to repair a broken label loop, Re-attach the label: 步骤 3 中的图像 2，3

How to repair a broken label loop, Re-attach the label: 步骤 3 中的图像 3，3

Prepare your sewing machine in a clean location, and position the item underneath the needle. Depress the foot to secure the item in place.
Tip: for setting up a sewing machine, use the resource Thread a Sewing Machine
Make a short lock stitch, and then a straight line stitch from one side of the label to the other. Make a second stitch using the reverse lever, and one final stitch in the original direction. Finish with a locking stitch
Remove the item from the machine.