Revamping Hoodies: Hanger Restring Method

how to restring a hoodie with a hanger

Losing the drawstring on your favourite hoodie can be frustrating, but it's a common issue with an easy fix. In this article, we'll show you how to quickly and effectively restring a hoodie using a hanger. So, grab your hoodie and a wire hanger, and let's get started!

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Tools required Wire coat hanger, pliers, drawstring
Step 1 Straighten out a wire hanger with a pair of pliers. Keep the hook intact
Step 2 Attach one end of the drawstring to the hook of the wire hanger
Step 3 Start feeding the hanger (with the attached drawstring) into the drawstring hole at one end of the hoodie
Step 4 Gently push the hanger and drawstring through the hoodie’s channel
Step 5 Once the hanger is through, carefully untie or un-tape the drawstring from the hanger
Step 6 Pull both ends of the drawstring until they’re even

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Using a safety pin

Firstly, you will need to remove the string from the hoodie if it is still partially inside. Then, you must attach the safety pin to one end of the drawstring. Pierce the safety pin through the end of the string, or if using a large safety pin, secure it about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) from the end. Ensure that the safety pin is attached firmly and will not come loose inside the hoodie.

Now, locate the eyelets of the hoodie, the circular openings where the drawstring comes out. Insert the safety pin into one of the eyelets and push it through the fabric. You may need to pinch and straighten the fabric to help guide the safety pin through. Continue to push the safety pin through the fabric tunnel, scrunching the fabric as you go, until it comes out the other eyelet.

Once the safety pin has emerged from the other side, remove it from the drawstring. Now, pull on the drawstrings to even out their lengths. Finally, to prevent the drawstring from slipping back into the hoodie, you can secure the ends by tying a large knot or adding an aglet.

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Using a straw

Firstly, take the drawstring out of the hoodie. Then, insert one end of the drawstring into a straw, pushing it in about half an inch or one inch. Tape or staple the drawstring to the straw to secure it in place. Next, feed the empty end of the straw into the hoodie's eyelet and push it through the fabric tunnel. Keep pushing the straw through the tunnel until it comes out the other end. Once the straw is through, carefully remove the tape or staple from the drawstring. Finally, pull the drawstring through so that equal lengths are on both sides of the hoodie.

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Using a wire coat hanger

Firstly, grab a standard metal coat hanger and unravel it. This process is much easier if you have a pair of pliers. It is also recommended to wear gloves and eye protection as coat hangers tend to be very sharp at the ends.

Next, attach the drawstring to the wire. You can use a small amount of duct tape, or you can just wrap the string around the wire securely. Try not to damage the metal or plastic cap of the string, as it may start to unravel.

Now, stick the end of the hanger that is not attached to the string through one of the holes in the hood. Guide the unfolded metal coat hanger through the first eyelet of the hoodie and work your way to the other end.

Once the hanger has emerged from the other side, detach the string from the wire. Pull on both ends of the string until they are even.

Finally, tie a knot at each end of the drawstring to prevent it from slipping out again.

And there you have it! Your hoodie is now restrung.

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Using a chopstick

Firstly, you will need to gather your tools: a chopstick, your hoodie, the drawstring, and some tape. You may also want to use a pair of scissors to cut the tape, and a safety pin can be useful, too.

Now, take your chopstick and place a small piece of tape at one end. This will create a sticky surface to attach the drawstring. If you don't have tape, you could try tying the drawstring securely to the chopstick.

Next, carefully insert the chopstick into the drawstring hole at one end of the hoodie's hood. Ensure the drawstring is attached firmly to the chopstick so that it doesn't come loose inside the hood.

Slowly and carefully push the chopstick through the channel of the hood. You will need to scrunch the fabric down the chopstick and then pull it along behind as you go. Take your time with this step to avoid tearing the fabric.

Continue pushing the chopstick through until it emerges at the other end of the channel. Once this is done, gently pull the drawstring out until it is even on both ends.

Finally, remove the tape and detach the drawstring from the chopstick. Adjust the length of the drawstring as needed, and tie knots at the ends to prevent the string from slipping back into the fabric tunnel.

And there you have it! Your hoodie is now re-strung. This method may take a little patience, but it is a simple and effective way to give your hoodie a new lease of life.

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Using a crochet hook

Firstly, you will need to gather your tools. For this method, you will need your hoodie, the drawstring, and a crochet hook. It is also recommended that you wash your hoodie and string before beginning, to ensure no dirt gets carried and stuck in the hole of the hoodie.

Now, remove the string from the hoodie if it is still attached. If the knot at one end of the string is thick, untie it. If the knot is only slightly wider than the string, it can be left intact.

Next, attach the drawstring to the crochet hook. Place the knot-free end of the string in the hook of the crochet needle so that it sticks out by about an inch. Squeeze the hook closed with a pair of pliers, and wrap masking tape around the hook and string to keep the string in place.

Once the string is securely attached, push the hooked, taped end of the crochet hook and string through the channel in the hoodie where the string belongs, until it exits the other side.

When the crochet hook has been pushed all the way through, carefully open the hook with pliers so that the string separates from the needle. Pull the wire back out of the string channel in the opposite direction, so that the string is now sticking out of both ends of the hood.

Finally, remove the tape from the string and tie a large knot near each end of the drawstring, so that the string does not travel back into or out of the hood.

And there you have it! Your hoodie has now been successfully restrung using a crochet hook.

Frequently asked questions

You will need a wire coat hanger, a pair of pliers, and a replacement drawstring.

Use the pliers to straighten out the hanger, but keep the hook intact.

Tie one end of the drawstring securely to the hanger's hook, or tape it in place.

Feed the hanger and drawstring into the drawstring hole at one end of the hoodie. Gently push it through the hoodie's channel until it comes out the other side. Untie or untape the drawstring, then pull both ends until they are even.

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