How to Patch a Hole in Woven Fabric - Easy Fabric Repair

Repair or patch a hole in fabric upholstery. This method works best on fabrics with thick, yarn-like threads or a fuzzy nap-like microfiber, not finely-woven fabrics. A similar method can also be used to repair carpet.
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0:00 - Intro
0:05 - Inserting the subpatch
0:29 - Glueing the subpatch
1:23 - Glueing the fabric top patch
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[@RubnRestore]

Buy subpatch kit here: rubnrestore.com/leather-restoration-products/subpatch-kit/ E6000 or LocTite Fabric, Leather, Vinyl Glue also work in lieu of 3M

[@garyhoney8345]

I agree with Greg Simpson. That is the best patch I have seen.

[@gregsimpson621]

I've looked at over 2 dozen videos on patch repair. Your's is the absolute best! I think using the fuzz method so many people do just makes another noticeable spot. It's an improvement but still noticeable. I read somewhere to put on mayonnaise, give a couple minutes, and then wipe off with a damp cloth. If there is still "burnt" edges remaining, remove carefully with a razor blade or new super sharp scissors. Basically use fabric scissors, fabric subfloor material, and fabric glue. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you as I wouldn't have used any subfloor material. Then again, my burn holes are so small that I may be able to just glue a tiny piece of matching fabric as I would have to literally cut into the fabric to put a piece of subfloor material underneath. Thank you for the tips and an excellent job on producing a short but concise & informative video!!! Two huge thumbs up!

[@gregsimpson621]

Rub 'n Restore, Inc. LOL! I'll try the mayonnaise today and see if it helps clean or prep. I also have had excellent results with almost any product solution that utilizes 3M.

[@sharpeipups]

@@gregsimpson621 that mayonnaise is this to get rid of the burnt parts around the hole? and did it work?

[@patricianesemann1030]

This worked great on my couch with a huge cigarette burn. Saved me $75-$200 quoted by professional. Took me forever to cut the patch perfectly though. I also had to cut fabric from inside the cushion so the fabric is a bit lighter, wish I had thought to dye it first. Unless you knew the patch was there, you probably wouldn't notice it. Thank you for a fantastic video! I used Gorilla Fabric glue and a sub patch of denim from some old jeans .

[@BajJamBeauty]

I like how interactive you are with the folks asking question and that to me requires a follow and a share I will def be trying this to repair all the tiny weed burns in my couch LOL

[@michaelgokhman8358]

I love your video. One day when I get a fabric couch and it ripps, this time I won't have to go get a new one, I will just go back to your video and fix it.

[@dfshorty]

Done this yesterday on my couch after a cigarette incident, it worked like a charm, thanks for this video!

[@chrisengstrom82011]

by far the best patch explanation I've seen so far. Nice job! i was looking for options on how to fix cigarette holes in a car seat that has a pattern in the fabric. everyone else seem to be amateurs, however, this is obviously a quality job :)

[@tuklasph]

I love how she get a little bit of the glue and then close it everytime haha

[@lewisnostredame5605]

Just passing by because I burned a small part of my couch last night, awesome videos! You deserve way more subscribers and for that, I am subscribing to you. Have a blessed day!

[@anilshirsat4406]

Thanks for neat &clean idea I will use it for my sofa which is burnt by my diy activity.

[@mijuajua4820]

😁

[@nightmareasmr92]

Farking Brilliant!! Than you!! My Drum Case needed a bit of a fix.. This was awesome. THANK YOU! ~Looks great BTW!! Cheers!

[@nightmareasmr92]

@@RubnRestore Goodness!! Lol.. You have no idea. ..Duct tape underneath.. (the tear was 3 inches long.. but Straight!} ~ That folding corners trick worked wonders, btw.. ~ It joined the edges perfectly! Then used some liquid electric tape (Very sparingly} to seal the tear. ..The case was black anyway.. and it doesn't even look half bad! Most importantly, it`s strong as all bananas now and wont get torn to shreds going in and out of vans, planes, UFO`s, etc,. . Again, Thank you!! ~Lol... and I was going to sew it!! EEESH!! Ok for clothes, Not Drum cases!! Cheers!!

[@SirGriff]

That looks fantastic!!!

[@ashleygreer5025]

I love this repair! We have a tear right in the cushion seam. Would we repair this the same way?

[@rosebroadway2093]

Great video!

[@ellieB5806]

Very helpful thanks. My friend's dog damaged my sofa and hopefully this will fix it

[@ytfinder]

Great job! Thank you for sharing. This gave me a good idea.

[@tiffanybearden77]

Best video yet. I am trying to figure out how to fix a hole in my uggs. Don't know how to get extra material for patch though

[@tiffanybearden77]

@@RubnRestore real uggs. And that's a great idea. Thanks.

[@luv2stack]

Nice but what is that sub patch made from. Looks like toilet paper

[@jacquelinecaney6048]

Brilliant work

[@margiejustice5458]

This is awesome!! Thanks so much for showing us how to repair this kind of couch cuz I have several holes..I have a few burn holes as well..QUESTION..Should I try to trim the hard burn edges off the holes before doing this method..this way the fixes won't be felt or very noticeable??...any help would be so much appreciated!!

[@bc5441]

Yes, it does look better. Thanks for tip re glue, as I wondered what type of glue would be best. I was expecting that you would stitch across the patch also in order to hold the repair. That would show all the more, which is disappointing, but how well does the glue alone hold, and does it prevent the hole from spreading as the cushion is used?

[@RubnRestore]

The subpatch restores structural integrity to the repair and keeps the hole from widening. This type of glue is tough as nails. It's used to apply emblems to vehicles.

[@mamafractal]

Thank you for your video!!!! Someone dropped a cigarette on my NEW couch. I found a place with extra fabric underneath the couch and was able to cut what I needed without it being noticed. Since I am a seamstress I had everything else including batting to fill in the hole and this worked PERFECT!!!! I cant even tell where it was!

[@molly041809]

@Melissa Drouhard Martinez, did you actually do any sewing to fix the hole? I have a hole to fix and sadly I do not have sewing skills but want my repair to look unnoticed:(

[@mamafractal]

@@molly041809 No. This took no sewing. You have to be very precise with sizing and cutting the patch. Especially if it's patterned material. I no longer have the couch, as it was already 5 yrs old when I got it, and we got new couches 3 yrs ago. But it held up through 2 toddler grandbabies. The hardware broke before the patch ever came close to coming off!

[@lateepiphany]

Nice work, thank you!

[@abbes1322]

Impressive, can't even see the patchwork!

[@ahmedkassem5722]

What a great idea ✌️

[@FJ.Soultrax]

Thank you for the helpful demonstration. What if the hole is about the size of a nickel? (Accidentally from hot cookware.) It is boating upholstery but not any different from most upholstery fabric. Problem is cannot find any extra piece of that fabric. Any suggestions?

[@mijuajua4820]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@jamiepond5800]

does this work on a suede futon mattress

[@wardblanchardii3423]

very helpful

[@reaperb3a5t72]

My 6yo accidentally cut her school uniform with scissors. Do you think I could apply this technique to patch the cuts in her dress?

[@joannetaylor4459]

Hello, do you still recommend this glue? Or is there another glue that would work as well?

[@JimmyMillions478c]

Where do you get the repair items

[@enhuffman]

How would you do this on a bigger hole? Like say one the size of your hand..my dogs chewed the back couch cushion on my new couch. :'(

[@thebarefoothobbit]

What should I do for a hookah coal hole? it's about 1/4" all the way around, a very large hole.

[@Enlightened_111]

I'm searching this subject because my daughter is in the same boat you were in! She burnt a hole about the same size as yours in her new couch with a hookah coal! Small world! She doesn't allow it in her apartment anymore! Where you able to fix it? If so, how did it turn out?

[@littlebaypaint4691]

I have a chenille love seat that the dog decided to take a chunk out...about the size of my fist....its all stringy with green fluff coming out...Is there a easy fix besides buying a new one?

[@chrisdegrazia9276]

awesome job that's great

[@dolly7139]

This is excellent! My partner burnt my new sofa 3 times. I will try this,if not i will kill him 👊😉

[@briansephton8777]

Sorry what did you call the piece to put under the repair ?

[@shaunsims7570]

What material do you use for a sub patch

[@giantsean]

Hi! our daughter's hamster chewed a small hole in our microfiber sofa. It is only about 1cm or so wide, and will more or less push back together. This cushion has a foam insert which I can remove via a zipper and get to the back without having to slip anything in from the top, but what's a good backer.. the denim patch? What is the best glue to use to make this as inconspicuous as possible? From my understanding latex glue is flexible but stays tacky. The 3M glue you are using (for trim) in this video in my experience dries a bit hard. Finally, there will be some white fiber edges showing after gluing. Can I just color w/ a marker or some other sort of dye? The color is dark navy. Thanks so much for any advice!

[@voliniabaptist2992]

I need to repair a hole in a church pew. I have lots of extra fabric, but it's not thick and fuzzy, but a tone on tone woven floral pattern. Would this work as well?

[@voliniabaptist2992]

@Rub 'n Restore, Inc. thank you so much, will do!

[@soryt6439]

What can I use as a subpatch?

[@soryt6439]

@@RubnRestore Will do that today. Have never done it before.

[@AnaLauMcD]

This is so helpful! May I ask where do you buy the sub patch fabric?

[@jessieramirez6850]

👍

[@neldarubio3520]

excellent video! can you tell me if this will work on a suede sofa?

[@neldarubio3520]

@@RubnRestore God bless you! thank for responding. youve been super helpful

[@kathywarner9984]

What is the sub-patch made of?

[@kathywarner9984]

+Rub 'n Restore Thanks, I was in Michael's when you posted your reply. I bought it and repaired the chair where my cats had scratched it all up! thanks!

[@smritishakya8665]

How can i repair fabric jacket which was burnt Can u help me??

[@sanitary103]

will this same method work on a very small cigarette hole in a sofa? and if so, what is the glue product called?

[@sanitary103]

thanks a lot. it's a microfiber couch I believe.

[@kellyedwards4518]

how can I remove a scratch from my microsuede couch

[@nadineplessow4380]

What is the sub patch material?

[@randallbaker4293]

Isn't that 3M Plastic and Emblem Adhesive 08061 that you are using?

[@randallbaker4293]

***** Thanks for the confirmation. It just so happens that I bought an almost full tube of it about 6 months ago at a garage sale for 25 cents. I thought I might have a use for it someday.

[@jeaninesteer7517]

Hello. I came across your demonstration while looking for ways to patch a hole in a comforter. While I don’t think this method will work for me I’m curious to know what you used to apply the glue? Is that a needle attached to something? Or a specific tool? I’m always fixing or making things and use skewers for glue but they quickly get gummed up. What ever that was looked much better.

[@jeaninesteer7517]

Rub 'n Restore, Inc. What a great idea!!!! Thank you!

[@frozeneternity93]

what to do on bigger patches on a fabric car seat?

[@anteeshkamanah4]

I have a large rip in my car seat what can I use as a sub patch??

[@anteeshkamanah4]

thank you that was very helpful

[@gary24752]

What is the name of the 3m product. I cannot seem to find it.

[@gary24752]

I tried a fabric glue and it left a dark line around the edges of the patch once it dried.

[@12Radius]

what is the sub patch made of?

[@12Radius]

Thanks

[@Jeph629]

(Nevermind how the rat got in!) The hole he chewed was about 2 X 6". This worked just great!

[@adayafreeman3124]

Do this work for bigger holes ?

[@arielbryant6181]

Does it matter if the patch fits. Or if it's the same material. Our dogs have worn out a giant hole in the couch (woven carpet-y fabric) and I just want to get a piece of cloth at this point and hand stitch it down...... Would that work?

[@Space-chicken-fr]

where can I buy the sub patch?

[@Space-chicken-fr]

do you think it would work with thinner fabric? I have one of those ikea FERHEIT couches.

[@gailparker7756]

Dam you are good lady

[@ShyamSundar-ed5mo]

what's the name of glue used???

[@Fucknuts4u]

@@RubnRestore - That stuff isn't particularly flexible or suitable for this application, is it?

[@Fucknuts4u]

@@RubnRestore - Thank you for the reply, I'll give that a try. I've done repairs like you did in this video but used Bish's Tear Mender and that stuff solidified in the bottle within a month of opening it after having used it one time so I'm not willing to buy more.

[@lesandreholiday]

@@Fucknuts4u Indeed, that's a bummer! Not familiar with this brand. Checked it out online but can't find a safety data sheet to see what it's made of, but they say non-toxic. The 3M we use is does contain MEK (methyl-ethyl ketone), but it has a better shelf life!

[@Fucknuts4u]

@@lesandreholiday - Yeah, it's been around since 1932 or thereabouts so I find it hard to believe that a product from back then is non-toxic. I mean that's an era where glow in the dark children's toys were bathed in radioactivity to make them glow and everybody was surrounded in lead based everything. Frankly, no matter what the product, if it's not toxic, I don't trust that it works. I'll happily embrace, and deep-inhale, plumes of carcinogenic toxins as long as the product works and doesn't dry up in the closed bottle!

[@ponystudios1016]

i burned my bed a little bit with a hair dryer...😞

[@jocelynpetrany8169]

im gonna go ahead and say this isnt going to work on the 30+ half foot long rips my ex-boyfriend put in my sectional with a kitchen knife. fuck.

[@Jeph629]

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