Repair of Microfiber Upholstery

Preparation

• 1

  Apply a thin layer of anti-fray solution to the torn edges of the fabric.

• 2

  Wait one hour for the solution to dry completely.

• 3

  Cut a length of thread 36 inches long, or longer for large tears.

• 4

  Slip the thread through the eye of the needle and knot both ends together.

• 5

  Insert the needle into the underside of the fabric, bringing it up about 1/8 inch behind the tear in the undamaged portion of the fabric so the knot is buried.

Repairing the Tear

• 6

  Bring the needle up from the bottom of the fabric at the edge of the tear.

• 7

  Insert the needle into the opposite side of the tear and bring it down, pulling it taut. A line of thread will run over the top of the tear.

• 8

  Repeat the process of bringing the needle up on one side and sending it back down on the other side of the tear, creating a closely knit weave until the entire ripped area is filled in and repaired.

• 9

  Make a small knot and trim it closely to finish the repair.