Repairing Snags in Upholstered Furniture

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Written By
Ashley Kurz
Ashley Kurz
Published: Sep 29, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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Step 1

Thread a sewing needle with the end of the snag. If the snag is a loop, cut it in half to create two loose threads and fix each separately by threading them onto the needle one at a time.

Step 2

Poke the needle down into the fabric as closely to the base of the snag as possible.

Step 3

Push the needle halfway into the fabric and push the point up out of the fabric about 1 inch away from the base.

Step 4

Hold your finger over the needle's exit hole and push the needle slowly out. Use your finger to apply pressure and let the thread slip out of the needle, leaving it on the inside of the upholstery.

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Step 5

Apply a thin layer of liquid fray preventer over the base of the snag and the needle's exit hole.

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Ashley Kurz

Ashley Kurz, a full-time professional writer since 2009, publishes on various informational websites. An expert in the craft field specializing in craft-related topics, Kurz has taught arts and crafts for group therapy sessions.

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