I got a pair of red boots from my niece to give to my daughter, which my daughter fell madly in love with. But they keep on falling off. I was looking at them and realized the Velcro on the red boots are bad. They don't stick any more. Does anyone know how to fix this problem? Or should I just toss them? My little girl just totally loves them, but every time I look around, I have to pick it up from the ground, or she's always falling because they slip off of her.
Is the velcro full of fuzz? Try using a comb and combing out each side of the velcro to free it of excess fuzz that is maybe blocking the lock.
Depending on how the velcro is fastened on, you might be able to replace it. Is it sewn on? If so, you can pick those stitches out, and then either hand-sew new strips (available in any sewing supply section in white or black), or glue them on with a glue like Mighty Mend-it (google for sources/reviews). If the boots are vinyl, this glue probably won't work. But ask at your local fabric store – they may have better suggestions.
Ah, yes, Tori's idea is good, too. Comb out fuzz, or use tape repeatedly to lift out fuzz. That can renew velcro.
buy velco strips and add it craft store
Clean both sides of the velcro, using a straight pin, or fine toothed comb. A lice comb, comes with lice shampoo (or maybe you can buy them separately) should work well. If that doesn't help, but it should, I bet the velcro can be replaced. You can but stick on or sew on velcro.
if you don't sew-velcro available at fabric stores--i'd try a shoemaker.........
You can buy strips of velcro (both sides) at a hardware store and cut it to size and stick it over the bad stuff. Or find a good old fashioned cobbler to help you.
Use duct tape to clear out the fuzz and lint on the "loop" side of the velcro. That should help some!
-A.
