/jp/ - Otaku Culture

I want to start fixing up my Youmu's swords or maybe even make new ones because they are in terrible condition but I've never worked with fabric before and I have almost no idea what to do. The velcro looks like it's adhered to the sword so I'd like the replace that and the two swords are held together by a loop of thread that could use strengthening but I don't know how to re-stuff them or reapply the rubber? pattern that used to be on the swords. Any idea where to start fumo friends?