Yeah, I know. Sail patches work though 

Ab

> On Jun 9, 2023, at 8:19 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>>