How to Repair a Microfiber Couch From Cat Holes

Trim any loose threads from around the holes so they are neat and even. Apply fabric glue in a thin line to one side of the hole. Pinch the hole shut to glue the ends together. Hold the fabric in place as the glue sets or use safety pins to keep them in position. If the holes are in a location that is stretched a lot, such as the top of a cushion, the glue may not hold for long. Gluing works well for the sides of the couch.

Sew the holes in the couch shut using fine, clear fishing line, such as 3-pound line. Thread a needle with the line and tie a knot on the end as usual. Work on a hole that is free of stray threads. Insert the needle from the bottom of the hole up so the knotted end is under the fabric. Sew the hole closed using tiny, neat stitches. Be careful not to pull the fabric too tightly closed or it will pucker and be more obvious. The clear fishing line is strong and blends in with any fabric color so it works well in this situation.

Create a patch for the holes by cutting off some of the extra fabric attached under the couch. Cut pieces that are twice as large as the hole you are fixing. Slip the patch into the hole and work it so it lays flat under the hole. Sew around the edge of the hole with fishing line or matching thread. This works well for large or oddly shaped holes. It also holds better on cushions that receive a lot of pressure.