Give That Moth-Eaten Sofa The Leather Repairs It Needs

Leather has always been a popular fashion statement and one that continues to be popular today. It is a durable material that stands the test of time and never goes out of style. From coats to pants and bags to wallets, leather will forever be a part of the fashion world. But what happens when something happens to it? If you don't know how to do your own leather repairs, it can be pretty costly to have to replace.

It is much more cost effective to repair any small holes or rips in leather furniture, clothing or outdoor wear. There are leather repair kits on the market, but if you do not want to purchase an entire kit, you can still repair your own leather items at home. You are going to need a few items in order to complete this task.

The first thing that is needed is a piece of leather to match up with the damaged piece. If there isn't any readily available, a fabric store should be able to accommodate you. Either cut a small sample from the damaged furniture or take the clothing item with you to the fabric store to make sure that you get a perfect match.

Cut the damaged area into a circle shape. Then trace that circle onto a piece of paper. Use that paper as a pattern and cut out the same shape on your leather patch. Make sure you try to stay as close to the pattern as possible.

Now that the patch is made up, you can apply it to the damaged area. Sometimes, the replacement piece may look the same, but it may actually be a little fuller than the leather that you are using it with. When this happens, you can fix it by literally pounding the leather to flatten it out. Now it is time to turn it over and get ready to keep it in place.

A small piece of thin cloth will be needed as you are going to have to use this as the binder. You will apply cloth glue to the cloth and place it over both the new patch and the old leather area. Cover the area completely to more or less create a seal over both areas. From this point, apply heavy pressure for a few hours (put something heavy on the area) until the glue is completely dried and your leather is now repaired.

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