How to Repair Torn Leather Clothing

Your favorite leather jacket got caught on a sharp object, and now there is a jagged rip in a conspicuous place. The Yellow Pages can provide sources for professional leather repair. However, you could try to fix the damage yourself with a leather repair kit.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Leather repair kit

1. Prepare the surface. Clean the surface of the garment, using liquid dish detergent and water. Allow it to dry.

2. Apply the repair compound. For surface scratches and burns, spread the repair compound over the damaged area and let it dry before applying the color.

3. Use a subpatch provided with the kit for tears that go all the way through the surface. Slide it into the hole between the lining and the surface.

4. Apply the color. Test the color by applying it to an inconspicuous part of the garment. Brush or spray on the final color finish according to the instructions.

5. After the color finish is dry, apply leather or vinyl conditioner.

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Resources

• Magic Mender leather repair kit

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on 3/15/2009 spreading goo on a leather jacket? And then coloring it to disguise the mess? There must be a better way-might as well stick tape on it.