How to repair a Kipling bag?

Beenie

If you are familiar with this brand, you will know that they are made from a kind of strong nylon, can be chucked in the washer and last for years. Most of them have a chunky zipper with which to close the bag. This is where my problem starts.

My bag does not have a zipm closer. Instead, it has two largish 'poppers' that close with the help of a magnet. This is all well and good if the bag is lightly packed. I have pared down the contents, but still the bag gapes open at inconvenient and unsafe times.

Does anyone have a solution to this problem? My husband said sew some velcro along the bag opening but I thought there might be a better idea out there?:)

meritaten

my first thought was add some Velcro fastening! but I can think of a couple more ways.
You could buy some heavy duty Pop Fasteners and sew them on to augment the magnetic ones.
you could sew on a 'buckle and strap' made out of the ends of an old belt.

booter

If you've some sewing skills, what about sewing in a zip? They're not as difficult as you may think

meritaten

oh and I almost forgot - if you have no sewing skills - use a product like 'no-sew' or 'pinflair glue gel'. you could even use it to insert a zip - just make sure you let it dry for the maximum drying time to get a strong bond.

Beenie

I have no sewing skills but the bag is a bit useless at present, so I've nothing to lose by trying.

I'll be going near a Hobbycraft tomorrow - can I get the no-sew stuff there?

tiny_courageous

It might be worth asking on the kipling thread in Grabbit - some of the ladies there have [STRIKE]hundreds[/STRIKE] several kipling bags and may be able to suggest a remedy

meritaten

yes beanie - and you should be able to get zips or fasteners there too. probably in the sewing and haberdashery section but they may also place them with 'glues and adhesives'.

Beenie

I had a go at sewing the velcro, and although it was slow and hard work, it has worked nicely. The bag actually closes properly now!

meritaten

Well done! its so gratifying when you correct manufacturers design faults yourself isn't it?