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Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 107 Posts February 5, 20170 found this helpful
I saw online this site that discusses how to fix this problem:
"I managed to stumble across a site suggesting using a Fray Check on the edges of the tear to prevent further tearing, and then sewing the hole shut, but didn't give good instructions for sewing the hole shut. So, I decided to make my own instructions, and created a way to sew the hole shut so that it not only blends, but should be very, very sturdy, even with 6 kids jumping on it."
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From sfgate.com:
You can repair a burn in a microfiber couch.
You can repair a burn in a microfiber couch.
Microfiber is a synthetic material commonly used to make mats, knits, filters, clothing and upholstery. Most microfibers are made of petrochemicals; because of this, they readily burn. To hamper volatile ignition, microfibers of this sort are coated with a flame retardant. This means that if a burning ember from something such as a cigarette or a cigar settles onto a microfiber couch arm, it will burn a hole through the fabric, but the material around the hole will not combust. Because of this characteristic, a burn can be successfully repaired.
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1
Cut the edges off of the burned area. The burned area will be slightly discolored and possibly melted. Remove all signs of the burn or melting.
2
Dab fabric glue around the edges of the fibers that have just been cut. This keeps them from fraying. Don't use too much glue -- a little bit here goes a long way.
3
Cut a piece of fabric from the upholstery where it won't be noticed. Usually on the bottom of the furniture, you can snip off a piece large enough to cover a burned area. Make sure the piece overlaps the area by at least 1/4 inch. This doesn't have to be exact, but there needs to be a bit of overlap to make a successful patch.
4
Fluff out the stuffing in the hole so it rises slightly higher than the level of the unburned material next to it. Do this by pulling the stuffing up out of the hole, then slightly pressing it back down again. If the stuffing has been burned and won't fluff, insert a cotton ball. A cotton ball can be trimmed to fit so it will go into the hole and make a solid base for the patch.
5
Place fabric glue over the outside edges of the patch. Run a glue bead around the entire outside edge.
6
Place the patch onto the burned area and using a tweezers, press it straight through until the entire patch is inside. Position the patch so it completely covers the area. The fluff beneath the patch automatically presses up onto the bottom of the patch and makes a seal between the glued edge and the inside of the hole.
Things You Will Need
Small scissors
Fabric glue
Fabric
Stuffing, if applicable
Cotton ball
