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## Repair

### Sewing
TODO: Put sewing techniques here

**Back stitch**

Used for seams that require strength, such as on backpacks or tents.

![](file:///android_asset/survival_guide/back_stitch.webp)

**Running stitch**

Used for quick repairs on clothing or gear in places where strength is not critical.

![](file:///android_asset/survival_guide/running_stitch.webp)
[Image source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Running_stitch.gif)

**Whip stitch**

Used to repair tears or holes in fabric. It can also be used to connect two pieces of fabric.

![](file:///android_asset/survival_guide/whip_stitch.webp)
[Image source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Whip_stitch.jpg)

### Other methods
If you do not have a sewing kit, you can use duct tape, safety pins, super glue, cordage, or pitch (see the Crafting chapter for how to make pitch) as temporary fixes.
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Expand Up @@ -168,7 +168,26 @@ To insulate yourself from the ground, use materials like leaves, straw, or cloth
## Repair

### Sewing
TODO: Put sewing techniques here

**Back stitch**

Used for seams that require strength, such as on backpacks or tents.

![](file:///android_asset/survival_guide/back_stitch.webp)

**Running stitch**

Used for quick repairs on clothing or gear in places where strength is not critical.

![](file:///android_asset/survival_guide/running_stitch.webp)
[Image source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Running_stitch.gif)

**Whip stitch**

Used to repair tears or holes in fabric. It can also be used to connect two pieces of fabric.

![](file:///android_asset/survival_guide/whip_stitch.webp)
[Image source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Whip_stitch.jpg)

### Other methods
If you do not have a sewing kit, you can use duct tape, safety pins, super glue, cordage, or pitch (see the Crafting chapter for how to make pitch) as temporary fixes.

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