Things You'll Need:
- Upholstery needle
- Monofilament
- Hammer
- Nails or tacks
- Brush
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Step 1
Pull the carpet tight, so the two sides of the torn carpet meet. Make sure you align the carpet in the way you want it to stay when it's repaired.
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Step 2
Hold the carpet in place by tacking it down with a few nails or tacks. This will keep the carpet from gaping open again and place less stress and strain on the seam. Make sure your nails or tacks are securely placed into the floor, so your carpeting doesn't move.
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Step 3
Nail the tacks at least six inches away from the torn edges of the carpet. Lightly tap the nails or tacks into the floor with a hammer.
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Step 4
Sew the carpet back together using a curved upholstery needle with a monofilament as your thread. Use a fairly wide stitch (about an inch or two) to avoid placing unnecessary stress or strain on the seam.
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Step 5
Use needle-nose pliers to move the needle back through the carpeting. Be firm but gentle enough that you don't break the upholstery needle.
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Step 6
Double back over the stitching when you reach the end of your seam. This will secure the seam well with your monofilament.
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Step 7
Brush the fibers of your carpet to fluff them up and cover the repaired area.
