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repairing Hoover Convertible outer bag snaps 		[Down to Last]

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Post# 169166   2/10/2012 at 22:50 (4,452 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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Does anyone have a quick solution on how to repair Hoover Convertible outer bag snaps?

Post# 169178 , Reply# 1   2/11/2012 at 03:09 (4,451 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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whats wrong with the snaps? are they torn out of the fabric? wont snap together anymore?

Post# 169201 , Reply# 2   2/11/2012 at 10:25 (4,451 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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Yes some are torn out and snap when the bag inflates. I'm thinking about buying some clothes snaps for jackets, etc. And fusing or gluing them to the outer bag.

Post# 169229 , Reply# 3   2/11/2012 at 15:50 (4,451 days old) by Trebor ()        
As someone who sews....

 quite a bit I have been called upon to repair and resurrect some strange things.
What you have to do is stabilize the area underneath the rip with a good supporting fabric. Flannel backed satin would be a good choice, moleskin (not really from moles) would be great if you can find any. Use a 4 to 6 mm stitch on the sewing machine and a thin bead of Aeleen's tacky glue over the lines of stitching to prevent it from pulling through the vinyl bag. Then you can install the snaps without the bag pulling apart again. It is possible to install a zipper in place of the snaps, but then it is no longer original.

Post# 169278 , Reply# 4   2/11/2012 at 23:21 (4,451 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        
Thanks Robert

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For the advice. Your method sounds pretty solid to me. I'll have to give it a try. I know this has to be a common issue on the older Convertibles. I've seen many with worn out snaps and zippers.

Thanks


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