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How to Repair Your Torn Sleeping Bag

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    • Push any stuffing/down filling back into the hole.

    • You can use your finger, but depending on the size of the hole you may want to use a smaller object so that it doesn't tear further.

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    • Take your roll of duct tape and cut off a small amount (about as long as the tear)

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    • Fold the edges of the tear back towards the stuffing so that you create a clean edge with no fraying.

    • This makes it easier to apply the duct tape.

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    • Apply the duct tape to each half of the tear and fold it under, creating a cuff/edge of duct tape

    • This will allow you to sew the fabric without tearing it.

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    • Take a small needle and thread it with thread of similar color to the sleeping bag material (can be any color but a similar one makes the fix less noticeable)

    • Working with needles can be dangerous.

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    • Push the two pieces of duct tape together and use the needle and thread to sew them together with a whip stitch.

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    • Pull the thread tight when you reach the end of the tape and tie a knot in the string

    • Cut off any remaining thread.

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    • Cut off any remaining duct tape.

    • Be wary of a sticky residue that may be left behind from the duct tape if pulled off to remove excess

    • Enjoy your newly patched sleeping bag!

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