How to Change Your Hoodie String
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How to Change Your Hoodie String
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In this simple tutorial, we will show you how to swap out a boring plain hoodie string for one with some personality.
Supplies
- Hoodie
- Nylon Para Cord (String)
- Scissors
- Pin (Sa
- Lighter
Take the Old String Out
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Cut off the knot at one end of the string (if there is one) and remove by pulling the string out from the other side.
Measure and Cut
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Use the old hoodie string to measure out the length of Para Cord (string) that will be replacing it and cut.
Attach Pin and Insert String
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Fold one end of the string and put a safety pin through it, this will make inserting and controlling the string easier.
Put the pin inside one of the holes and push it along the hood seam.
When the pin emerges from the other hole even out both ends.
Tie Knots
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Remove the pin and tie knots in both ends of the new string.
Singe Ends
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Once both ends of the string have knots, use a lighter to singe the ends so that the won't open.
Show Off
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Now that your hoodie is complete go and show it off!
If you want to see this tutorial in action then check out the video.
If you need a Custom Hoodie for your project then click the link!