How To Fit The Double Sleeve

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STEP 1

Thread your elastic through your top kit, leaving several inches of elastic hanging out of the first section of your kit.

STEP 2

Cut off an inch piece of elastic from the elastic that is hanging out of the bush

STEP 3

Take a Diamond Eye Threader and thread it through the inch piece of elastic

STEP 4

Thread it all the way through so you have the gape of the threader through the inch piece

STEP 5

Push the section of elastic down the threader and thread onto the main elastic in the top kit. Remember to moisten it to avoid damage.

STEP 6

Pull the section of elastic firmly in order to pass it over the elastic in the top kit. Keep the elastic lubricated whilst pulling it over.

STEP 7

Once you have thread the section of elastic, thread it down the elastic, leaving a few inches for the knot.

STEP 8

Tie a simple figure of eight knot, making sure the section of elastic is closest to the bush. Again, lubricate the knot to avoid any burn damage.

STEP 9

Now you will need to thread the section of elastic back over the knot you have just made.

STEP 10

Take a Dacron Connector and lasso it around the double sleeve, pushing it tight up to the knot.

STEP 11

Finally, take your Diamond Eye Threader and thread the bead over the dacron and knot. Making sure you completely cover the knot.

STEP 12

The finished article should look like this. The double sleeve is the perfect way to protect and preserve your elastic.