Upholstery Repair: How to Fix a Hole

Yes, there is a way to repair holes in upholstery. Whether it is a small tear or a burn hole from a fireplace ember, you can fix it. You’ll just need patience and attention to detail.

It can be very frustrating looking down at a small hole in an upholstered piece ofold furniture, knowing you should be able to repair it but not having a clue where to begin. As with most things requiring a repair, the answers to fixing upholstery can seem like ancient secrets hidden behind a cloud of long-lost wisdom. I am here to share some of those upholstery secrets, put the wisdom in your hands and help you repair your favorite piece of furniture instead of tossing it out over a silly little hole.

Prep

In order to repair the hole, you must disassemble the seat and access the back of the fabric and hole almost like you are about to reupholster the chair completely. If disassembling the piece of furniture is too challenging, you may be able to repair it from the front.

Neatly trim the hole, clearing away any frayed strands or burn marks with a sharp pair of scissors.