Adhesive patches don't hold on clothing, and this thing lives in a harsh
environment.  When I use adhesive patches on clothing, I stitch them down
as well, or just used stitched down patches in the first place.  For
trousers, for me, with the sewing skills I have, that means I hand stitch.
I would think that would be the thing to do here.  Very large needles are
available from fabric and upholstery shops.  I know, I just got some and
have been recovering outdoor chairs with marine vinyl.  I use an awl to
punch holes in the material and the needles to make the stitches.  I'd
think it could be done on the material you are working with.  I would
cement over the stitching, however, but would have to do some investigation
to get the right cement. mcneely

On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 5:19 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

>  If it were me, I'd find some sturdy appropriate fabric and use contact
> cement and do repair on the underside.  I'm always leery of pressure
> sensitive adhesives in a harsh environment....they break down after a few
> years.  My mom used to use those iron-on patches on my jeans when I was a
> kid, and they failed after a few times in the washing machine.  But they
> just might work if you do it on the underside, protected from UV and
> heat/cold cycles, and of course you don't put it in washing machine.   Yes,
> use something durable so you don't have to do-over.
>
>     On Friday, June 9, 2023 at 12:09:39 PM PDT, Jim Felder <
> jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Sewing is no problem for me. Fitting that gigantic thing under the sewing
> machine foot might be a problem. The iron on stuff is sounding good.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 1:07 PM Adam Grove <roverini@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I think an iron on patch used for repairing worn out knees on jeans etc
> > would work nicely and not involve any sewing.
> >
> > On Thu, Jun 8, 2023 at 9:28 PM Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > You can use 'hemming tape' to bond the patch around the hole.
> > >
> > > Is there a spare swatch of material 'inside' the cover somewhere?
> > >
> > > Good luck.
> > >
> > > -Dick W-
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "James Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
> > > To: "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM" <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > > Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2023 7:42:17 PM
> > > Subject: How to patch van cover!
> > >
> > > I’ve had a very nice bus depot van cover for several years now. I cut a
> > > hole
> > > I’m it to fit over the stub aerial. I wish I hadn’t. The hole has torn
> > and
> > > widened over time. I’ve ordered an aerial that retracts flush with the
> > car
> > > body. I want to patch the hole where the aerial
> > > Came through the cover. Any recommendations as to what to patch it
> with?
> > > Anyone have a piece of the original material?
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> >
>
>