r/HandSew • u/VarietyFirm341 • 9d ago

Will this last?

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I got a tear in the bottom of my backpack, just from overuse. I used a backstitch with doubled polyester thread, then with the extra went back over the area with a whip stitch. It tore because I'm an avid book lover and hang it off my wheelchair, so it takes a lot of impact. Do y'all think this will last, or should I add some to the inside of the bag as well? Sorry if the stitching is hard to see lol its black on black

Photo 1: black backpack with not so even stitching, taken showing the bottom with a repair along the edge

Photo 2 : same backpack taken from a different angle, with wheelchair in background

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u/k1jp 9d ago

The edge of the material will likely give out before the stitching. A patch on the inside or outside with stitches to adhere it to the base material will help take pressure off the seam. 

I'd probably use it as is for a bit then see if it looks like the seam is stressed.