Repairing canvas
Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 09, 2012 at 10:22
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Recently I opened the camper but not paying attention and part of the canvas hooked up and tore a seam for about 150mm. Does anyone know how I can hand sew it back together. I mean where would I get heavy duty needles, heavy thread, and some canvas to use as a patch. Also any techniques on repairing - like particular thread loops or how to place a patch etc.
Tear in canvas seam
Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Tuesday, Oct 09, 2012 at 11:38
Tuesday, Oct 09, 2012 at 11:38
Serendipity,
Bad luck! As the seam is torn, I'd be inclined to take it to a canvas place and have them replace that lower section, or at least sew on an extra layer, and also reinforce the edge, on the left, where it joins the upper part. Obviously a bit weak there, and it would be likely to happen again.
If you did want to do it yourself, then get onto Whitworths(08 9385 5877), or another chandlery. They will have all sail patching gear you would need for a repair. Some 50mm
seat belt strap would be the go for adding some strength to the left hand side.
If I were stitching it up. I'd use 2 needles, working from each side, and keep stitches at similar pitch to that on the original. Copper rivets are good for pressure points, but they really need some extra "washers" so they don't pull through the canvas easily.
Don't know how clear I've made all this??? LOL
Bob.
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Reply By: member - mazcan - Tuesday, Oct 09, 2012 at 12:28
Tuesday, Oct 09, 2012 at 12:28
hi
unless you are a polished needle user you will find that repair job will take considerable time and patience and if not done properly will fail down the track i personely have attempted one of those repair types and eventually had to have it professionely redone
attemping a repair out on the track or stuck in the bush is one thing
but if you are
home
i know what i would do i have used one of those stitch awls and yes they work but its slow and the stiches are never tight like a machine leaves them this will allow moisture to get in
thats my 2 bobs worth
its your throw of the dice good luck !
cheers
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Reply By: Member - Serendipity(WA) - Tuesday, Oct 09, 2012 at 18:13
Tuesday, Oct 09, 2012 at 18:13
Thanks for all the replies. They are a great help.
I have ordered the Speedy Stitcher - I can see that tool helping in lots of other situations as
well. $35 delivered.
I have been to the local canvas place but they are booked for the next 3 weeks. As the canvas has torn on a stress point I think I will get them to sew it up and reinforce that corner. Normally it would not be a problem there but the canvas had hooked up on something so that is the reason it tore.
Thanks for all the replies.
Serendipity
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