How to Replace a Drawstring on Sweatpants: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of dealing with a broken or lost drawstring on your favorite sweatpants? Look no further! Replacing a drawstring is a simple and easy process that can be done with a few basic tools. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to replace a drawstring on sweatpants.

Tools Needed:

A drawstring threader (available at most craft stores or online) and a new drawstring.

Step 1: Thread the Drawstring Through the Hole

With your fingers, thread the drawstring through the hole of the drawstring threader.

Step 2: Insert the Blunt End of the Drawstring Threader

Insert the blunt end of the drawstring threader into the hole of the sweatpants.

Step 3: Push the Drawstring Threader Through the Fabric

Push the drawstring threader through the hole and fabric of the sweatpants.

Step 4: Gather the Fabric Together

Gather the fabric together to move the drawstring threader through the hollow band of the sweatpants.

Step 5: Pull the Drawstring Threader Through the Second Hole

Push and pull the blunt end of the drawstring threader through the second hole of the sweatpants.

Step 6: Remove the Drawstring Threader

Keep pulling until the threader is removed from the sweatpants.

Step 7: Tie the Drawstrings Together

Hold the top of the sweatpants fabric and pull the drawstrings to match in equal length. Tie the drawstrings together in a bow.

And that’s it! You’ve successfully replaced the drawstring on your sweatpants. If you’re not comfortable with this process or if you’re not sure what you’re doing, you can always schedule a repair with Salvation Repair. We offer a limited lifetime guarantee on all parts and labor, so you can trust that your repair will be done right.