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15 minutes
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- How To Repair A Couch Cushion
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Introduction
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Step 1
How To Repair A Couch Cushion
- Apply a thin layer of the anti-fray glue to both edges of the rip. Let it dry completely.
Apply a thin layer of the anti-fray glue to both edges of the rip. Let it dry completely.
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Step 2
- Fold the edges of the fabric over to make a clean edge and hide any fraying.
- Crease the fold with your fingers.
Fold the edges of the fabric over to make a clean edge and hide any fraying.
Crease the fold with your fingers.
Step 3
- Cut the upholstery thread to a length appropriate for the size of your rip.
- The thread should match the color of the fabric as closely as possible.
- Thread the needle and tie a double knot at the end.
Cut the upholstery thread to a length appropriate for the size of your rip.
The thread should match the color of the fabric as closely as possible.
Thread the needle and tie a double knot at the end.
Step 4
- Hold the two edges of the rip together
- Begin sewing ¾ of an inch from where the rip begins.
- You might want to use a pin to hold the edges together while you sew
Hold the two edges of the rip together
Begin sewing ¾ of an inch from where the rip begins.
You might want to use a pin to hold the edges together while you sew
Step 5
- Continue sewing until you are past the rip. Knot and cut the excess thread.
Continue sewing until you are past the rip. Knot and cut the excess thread.
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bobhunter50023 - Jan 29, 2019
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Have you seen this product? “fixmytear”. It’s a repair tape which sticks very well to vinyl, canvas, rubber, leather and most other surfaces. Absolutely life saving tape.
