Sounds good then.  I'll look for sail patches to repair some tarps.  Not
being a sailor, I was unaware of them, so thanks, Alistair.

On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 8:24 PM Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks@icloud.com>
wrote:

> 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
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
>