Swimsuits often come with plastic hooks in the bra; these are not strong and usually break. Don't get caught with a broken swimsuit hook! Replace the plastic hook with a metal one before disaster strikes.
If you need to install new elastic, refer to our free elastic instructions.
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Purchase Hook
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One hook is needed per swim suit bra. Measure the width of your strap (the strap that contained the broken hook) and purchase a hook that is large enough for this strap. I used a ¾" hook.
Purchase metal hooks
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1) Use a seam ripper (or very sharp scissors) to remove the thread on the side that holds the hook (should be right side if the swim suit is on the table with straps right side up). Our suit had a plastic hook that had already broken. The photo on the right shows the side that will contain the new, metal hook.
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2) Feed the raw end through the enclosed loop of the hook. NOTE: The open end of the hook should face upward (toward top of swim suit).
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3) Stitch the raw end in place. I added a line of stitching close to the hook to keep the hook more securely in place. Stitch lines are enhanced in the photo on the right.
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