How to repair shoes

How to repair shoes
 Any shoes, even very good, gradually comes into disrepair. To repair it in the studio profitable, cost of repairs is often almost equal to the cost of a new pair. But it is possible to significantly extend the life of the shoe, if learn how to perform basic types of repair.
 Spoil "lightning" can be repaired in different ways, depending on the seriousness of its failure. If the "lightning" stopped normal hook (spreading), try to gently squeeze the "slider" pliers to turn on both sides. In many cases, this allows you to restore the normal operation of the "lightning".

If the "slider" collapsed, replace it. New buy a shoe repair shop, or remove the old unnecessary shoes. Typically used for shoes "slider» №7 (10 on the new classification). To install it, backwater "Lightning" for a couple of centimeters from the bottom. Remove the old 'slider', insert a new one. Try how it works. If everything is in order, again sew the bottom edge of the "lightning", it is enough to thread the needle with a strong right color and pliers. Try to get the needle into the existing holes.

In that case, if the old "lightning" has deteriorated, replace it. Gently risers old "lightning", then paste it in its place a new one. When the glue dries, sew the zipper strong thread of suitable color. If the "zipper" not pre-glue, sew it will be difficult without experience.

Quite often the cause of repair becomes the sole Peel-Off. If it is attached with glue, carefully dry shoes, smooth out the surface to be bonded. To use shoe repair glue, follow the instructions for its use. In particular, it is generally recommended to lubricate both surfaces of a thin layer to dry 15 minutes then tightly compressed for a few seconds. In this case, the bond strength is not ensured lasting crushing, and his strength.

If the sole was sewed up, glue it, and then sew the thread. The most difficult to sew the front part of the foot, for this you need a short needle - length does not fit in toe shoes. Can do it from a long, break off and sharpened. Work with pliers with long thin lips. Thread should be recessed into the existing groove on the underside. If there are no grooves or she has worn off, cut it.

Frequent case repair is to restore the erased naboek female shoes. First, carefully remove the old taps, they usually are mounted on a nail glue. Purchase new taps of the same color and material. You need to mount the brass shoe nails. If the hole for the nail is broken (large), slightly flatten the nail on the anvil. Lubricate the heel and nail superglue, it can be bought at a hardware store, and quickly frozen until the glue, nail heel to heel. Then grind it in the form of a heel.

Tags: Service, shoes, period restoration, Heel