Umbrella Tail Beads Replacement

はじめに

Do you have any broken umbrellas at home? If you do not want to throw them away, we can make these umbrellas work functionally!

If you have lost or broken the tail beads of an umbrella, use this guide to learn how to replace them.

Tail beads are very important parts of an umbrella, which connect the metal ribs, making the fabric of the umbrella secure.

By following this guide, you will not only save money, you will also contribute to the sustainability of your outdoor furnishings. Repairing and replacing individual components allows you to extend the lifespan of your umbrella, reducing waste and minimizing your environmental footprint.

Before using this guide, inspect if other parts work well (e.g., metal ribs). If not, please finish repairing the metal ribs first.

Be aware that Step 1 includes using measuring tape and Step 4 includes using sewing pins that are sharp and could cause minor injuries.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Tail Beads

Umbrella Tail Beads Replacement, Tail Beads: 手順 1、 2の画像 1

Umbrella Tail Beads Replacement, Tail Beads: 手順 1、 2の画像 2

Measure the length of an intact tail bead.
Measure the diameter of the metal ribs.
Measuring tape is extremely sharp. Press the lock button on the measuring tape to prevent the tape from rolling back and causing injury.

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手順2

Get a tail bead with a similar length to the original beads with a diameter a little bit bigger than the metal ribs.
The diameter of the new tail beads should not be so big that they are too loose.

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手順3

Umbrella Tail Beads Replacement: 手順 3、 3の画像 3

Insert a tail bead into a metal rib.
It is okay if the tail bead is a little bit loose.
Ensure the position of the holes is left-to-right rather than top-to-bottom. (The wrong direction of hole will lead to sewing difficulty.)

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手順4

Umbrella Tail Beads Replacement: 手順 4、 3の画像 3

Loop the thread through a needle and tie it together. (Ensure the knot is tied.)
Push the needle to go through the holes, and then go through the fabric of the umbrella (Pic. 2). At the same time, hold the other side of the thread to avoid fraying.
Open the tied knot side of thread (Pic. 3), allowing the needle to go through the center.

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手順5

Umbrella Tail Beads Replacement: 手順 5、 3の画像 3

When the needle goes through the center, pull the thread, and allow the tied knot to close and stick in the tail bead.
Ensure the fabric and tail beads are fixed together, so try to pull thread as tight as you can.
Make a right-to-left stitch, allowing the needle to go through the fabric and holes again. You can make the same stitch in the same way 4 to 5 times.
If you want the tail beads to be very secure, make as many stitches as you can.