How to Reattach a Backpack Grab Handle

Written By: Onyinyechi Onyeagucha

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

25 minutes

Introduction

The grab handle (or the bag handle) is a key feature for any backpack. It gives the backpack user an alternative to resting the bag against something or placing it on something (like the ground). That is why it can be very frustrating and a great inconvenience when the grab handle on a backpack pulls off. This guide provides eight quick and easy steps on how to solve this problem and put an end to your frustration. It just requires you to have knowledge of the most basic stitching techniques.

Tools

Step 1

Use a pair of scissors to open the seam on the backpack where the grab handle was torn off.
Caution: Be careful when using scissors this way.

Opening the seam with a seam ripper is easier and generally safer than by using the illustrated scissors method. Seam rippers are inexpensive and have many other fabric repair uses in addition to this one. Seam rippers are a good tool to always have with thread and needle.

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Step 2

Open up the inner seam at the same spot using a pair of scissors.

Step 3

Get your sewing needle and thread with a colour that matches the area on the backpack being repaired.

Step 4

Thread your sewing needle.
Make sure your thread is doubled; this makes it more durable and less likely for your stitching to come apart.

Step 5

Hold the edge of your grab handle down at the the first seam you opened.
Use the threaded needle to stitch the end of the handle to that spot, then cut off the thread and tie it into a knot.
Caution: Sewing needles are sharp; be careful not to poke yourself.
This repair only requires one of these two basic stitching methods.