Although we aim to make the products as durable as possible, something might break along the way. As the very first step we recommend mending it to the best of your abilities. There are many different damages that can occur to a garment but the good news is that many of them can easily be fixed. Most of the times a needle and thread will do the trick!
Below are some initial DIY guides. A broken thread or small hole? even a broken zipper slider can be fixed without too much trouble.
Did not find the guidance you needed? No worries, we are here to help. Sometimes a spare part might do the trick or even a patch of fabric. Do not hesitate to reach out to us at wecare@norraoutdoor.com
Have you been out in thorny terrain and got a tear in your pants? No worries! Patch it up with some fabric and thread.
Things you need for the repair:
Piece of fabric, Thread, Needle, Scissor.
1. Cut the patch into an appropriated size for the tear.
2. Pin the patch to the garment. Preferably behind the outer shell of the garment.
3. Take your thread and put it into the needle. Make a knot on the end of the thread so it sticks to the fabrics.
4. Stitch around the hole so the patch sticks to the garment.
5. Cut off the excess thread!
6. Done! Go out and enjoy the repaired garment!
Unluckily had a few stitches breaking up? Needle and thread is that is needed.
Things you need for the repair:
Thread, Needle, Scissor.
1. Take your thread and put it into the needle. Make a knot on the end of the thread so it sticks to the fabrics.
2. Put two layers of stitches where the original thread have loosened up.
3. Cut off the excess thread!
4. Done! Go out and enjoy the repaired garment!
Natural fibers are not only loved by us, unfortunately some bugs and insects too. Often revealed by small holes in a merino sweater. Keep merino wool stored in closed containers and if you get a small hole, fix it with needle and thread.
Things you need for the repair:
Thread, Needle, Scissor.
1. Find a thread in the colour of your garment.
2. Get a thin needle suitable for the fabric of your garment.
3. Pull the thread through the needle and tie a knot at the end.
4. Now start sewing the hole closed by stitching 2-3 mm above and below the hole and closing the hole shut.
5. Tie off the thread by fixing it again with a knot, so the thread won’t become loose.
6. Done! Go out and enjoy the repaired garment!
Sliding does zipper sliders up and down too many times? A common problem could be a failing slider. Might seem like a hassle to replace but the truth is you only need a couple of pliers and a replacement slider.
Things you need for the repair:
Slider, Zipper stop, Plier, Micro Shear.
1. First, cut of the zipper stop with a micro shear on the side where the head of the zipper is located.
2. Pull out the zipper slider.
3. Attach a new zipper slider into the zipper.
4. Test zipper to see if it is working.
5. Use a plier to bend on the new zipper stop on the top of the zipper.
6. Done! Go out and enjoy the repaired garment!
