Broken vertical blind 'hanger'

[Mattk]

We have vertical blinds in our living room. The type that have plastic attachments at the top that clip into the 'holder' that allows the slats to be opened and/or rotated.

For one of our slats, the small plastic piece that clips into the holder has broken off (approx 7mm in length).

Can anyone recommend a way of solving this issue? I have googled but as I don't know the correct terms answers were limited. I have found somewhere that does replacements for the entire plastic hanging piece but as they are stitched into place I don't think I would be able to mimic this successfully.

Thanks.

[boxtops]

Have you tried this site? I just googled "vertical blinds parts" http://www.blindspare...ical-parts/4545819897

[Wak]

If you want an easy & quick replacement while you sort out a permanent repair, try this.
Break existing hanger and remove all parts from blind strip.
Place a small paper clip where the hanger should go and then slide a cocktail stick ( or a piece of wooden ice-lolly stick if stronger) through the horizontal slot left by the hanger and through the paper clip.
A white paper clip of the correct size will never be noticed.

[bookbinder]

Go to a firm that installs vertical blinds (I have done this), show the staff your broken hanger, and ask if they will sell you some replacements. I was lucky; I was given a few (free and gratis).

[Wak]

there's also:-
http://www.blindspare...ical-parts/4545819897

[Wak]

Sorry, Just seen it's the same link.
I've bought spares from here with good service.

[Mattk]

I have emailed a local firm asking if they do repairs. I may try the cocktail stick trick meanwhile...sounds promising!

Replacing the part myself is tricky as it is sewn in-place.

Thanks for all replies tho.