Repair Guides

Check the supplies and estimated time before you start.

Sew on a button

Estimated time · 10–15 min

Supplies · Needle, thread, scissors, and a matching or spare button.

Place the button over the old stitch marks. Thread the needle and tie a knot at the end.
Push the needle up from the inside of the shirt and through one button hole. Go down through the opposite hole.
Repeat several times. If the button has four holes, stitch through the second pair too.
Bring the needle beneath the button and wrap the thread around the stitches twice. Pass the needle back through the fabric, tie it off on the inside, and trim the thread.

If you’re missing something · Check the care label area or inside seam for a spare button.

Estimated time · 5–10 min

Supplies · Good light and tweezers if you have them.

Set the item on a flat surface and check for fabric caught under the slider.
Hold the fabric near the snag. Gently move the slider back the way it came while easing the fabric away.
Use tweezers to ease out a loose thread if you can reach it without pulling a seam.
Once the fabric is clear, move the slider slowly to test it. If teeth are missing or the slider is bent, ask a repair shop about replacement.

If you’re missing something · Use your phone flashlight to see under the slider.

Estimated time · 15–25 min

Supplies · A fabric repair patch compatible with the bag, scissors, and a clean cloth.

Empty the bag and lay the torn panel flat. Pick a patch that extends at least half an inch past the tear on all sides.
Clean and dry the area according to the patch instructions. Round the corners of the patch to reduce peeling.
Bring the torn edges together. Center the patch over the tear and press from the middle outward.
Wait for the time specified on the patch instructions before loading the bag. If a strap or load-bearing seam is torn, take it to a repair shop.

If you’re missing something · Look for a small gear-repair patch so you only buy the amount you need.