How to Hand Sew a Broken Seam on a Leather Recliner

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  • Опубліковано 10 тра 2017
  • This video shows how to fix a broken seam made on a leather upholstered piece of furniture. To repair the seam we will use a curved needle and some upholstery thread.
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  • @edsel23ful
    @edsel23ful 5 років тому +475

    How many people here for car seats?.lol

  • @noco-adv
    @noco-adv 3 роки тому +7

    Fantastic video, zoomed in, clarity, execution, instruction....well done

  • @mmmcakeandpie
    @mmmcakeandpie 4 роки тому +23

    Thank you so much for posting this! My leather couch was coming apart in several places, and you saved me at least $85 (that's what I was quoted for two small tears and one big one....but once I got going I found several other spots coming apart so I'm sure the total would have been much higher). It took me 5+ hours and would have taken a pro a third of that time but I'm so glad I was able to DIY it for about $4 worth of materials. Very grateful for your expertise!

    • @moondust1001
      @moondust1001 Рік тому

      Thanks for posting this. My wife is happy that the seam is fixed.

  • @ChacaloJr
    @ChacaloJr 6 місяців тому +1

    Its 1:30 am. Got hit with that "wonder how to sew stuff" urge and just clicked on this so now i know how to repair and open seam on a couch lol

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  6 місяців тому +2

      Haha, the late-night sewing urge strikes again! Now you're prepared for any couch emergencies in the future.

  • @simonhayes7007
    @simonhayes7007 2 роки тому +11

    So glad to have found you after a number of bum steers! Thanks for these super clear instructions without which my drivers seat seam split would not look as "invisible" as it does now. A four inch split took me about 60 minutes because I had the tools mentioned at hand. And I was able to thread the pigtail into the needle with the tail and then pull both of them under the seam. Thanks for taking the time out to do this and for having the video and audio tech to paint the picture. You're an ace! God bless.

  • @zwiftinglloyd9666
    @zwiftinglloyd9666 4 роки тому +2

    Brilliant video , wife been on at me to get someone to repair our seam for ages and after watching i thought id have a go. Managed it fine thanks to this video.

  • @jessicaj.7267
    @jessicaj.7267 4 роки тому +4

    So nice to see you tackle a project like this yourself. Makes us rookies more confident to give it a go. You guys are always amazing!

  • @DrMathOfficial
    @DrMathOfficial 2 роки тому +2

    Wow this is great, it taught me a lot! Now for two tips to make it even better/ even less traceable:
    #1- You can take an electric hair clippers, and glide it over those little free strands, which will probably cut them off.
    #2- You can find some leather/ vinyl (or even acrylic paint, if you insist on not buying the former), and paint those little strands, along with painting that whole slit/ seem.
    or
    #3- Do BOTH, and it will really and fully disappear even up close!

  • @joshm5156
    @joshm5156 5 років тому +10

    That’s what I call relaxing on the job. Thank you for the lesson

  • @gumbygreeneye3655
    @gumbygreeneye3655 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks! Just fixed my sofa with the help of this instructional video.

  • @shirleyscarlato8308
    @shirleyscarlato8308 5 років тому +2

    Your voice is perfect for making these videos! I too have learned a lot from Sailrite videos

  • @joeb4405
    @joeb4405 4 роки тому +1

    What a fantastic video. I did not think a couch seam could be repaired that way. Thanks for making that video.

  • @tatz199
    @tatz199 5 років тому +9

    This Video is extremely helpful . Thanks for making this tutorial.

  • @andrewbulos6752
    @andrewbulos6752 2 роки тому +1

    This video helped me repair my leather couch, thank you!

  • @GraeMatterz
    @GraeMatterz 6 років тому +32

    Going back over the seam again so that the leather has thread on the back side between every stitch hole on each side will keep the gapping to a minimum. Also, instead of trimming the pigtail of the existing thread, wrap it several times around the new thread before pulling it back down under the seam. That way the entire pigtail will be preserved and limit the possibility of the knot coming undone, especially if the knot winds up being two half-hitches instead of a full square knot.

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  6 років тому +4

      Great suggestions. Thanks!!!

    • @richardflipo4336
      @richardflipo4336 6 років тому

      GraeMatter

    • @angelinaphillips2165
      @angelinaphillips2165 3 роки тому

      Do you have a video for this process?

    • @FlatSanta
      @FlatSanta 2 роки тому +1

      Nobody will bother doing that. Don't you know how to sew with two needles? Perfect finish and yes pull the tail under the seam 👍

    • @DrMathOfficial
      @DrMathOfficial 2 роки тому

      @@angelinaphillips2165 I do 🙂

  • @davidforrester319
    @davidforrester319 6 років тому +10

    Great videography. Superb camera. clear. excellent lighting, fantastic audio. professionally done. Good scripting. thanks

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  6 років тому

      Wow, that is quite a compliment! Thanks!!!

  • @ijenlynae
    @ijenlynae Місяць тому

    Super helpful, was able to repair my couch. Thank you!

  • @dirtdan01
    @dirtdan01 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video!!! I was able to repair 2 large seams on my leather couch with your help! Greatly appreciated!

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  6 місяців тому

      You're welcome! I'm glad I could save your couch from falling apart. Now you can relax in style without worrying about any more "seams-ingly" impossible repairs!

  • @buddyhutchins3782
    @buddyhutchins3782 5 років тому

    Good job....patience is the word. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jeffpottermuzic3697
    @jeffpottermuzic3697 Рік тому

    This worked great for repairing the seat on my Harley Davidson. Thank you very much!

  • @Tifrocklevi
    @Tifrocklevi 5 років тому +2

    This video was very helpful and it saved me a lot of money.

  • @gwen7351
    @gwen7351 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Eric. The close-ups were helpful to understand how it is done. The speed was good, so I did not have to rewind. Your video met my goal of learning how to repair a broken seam in a leather seat.

  • @richardmason902
    @richardmason902 5 років тому

    Love your private theatre, .Thanks for the great how to video.

  • @Michellegruessing
    @Michellegruessing 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for the instructions! Your video was clear, concise, and easy to follow.

  • @TariqAlsaud
    @TariqAlsaud 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent job photographing this. Great detail

  • @paulettecushing1213
    @paulettecushing1213 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the lesson. I'm off to try it on our leather boat seats!

  • @A.MedAnes
    @A.MedAnes 5 років тому

    You are the creative and brilliant Sailrite team
    أنتم مبدعون ورائعون فريق Sailrete

  • @timzigg
    @timzigg 4 роки тому +1

    I had a go at this on an armchair I was given which had over a foot of split seam, the result was perfect - you can't tell there was ever an issue. Thanks!

  • @rolandotorres679
    @rolandotorres679 6 років тому

    Wonderful!, your are a great professor, thank.

  • @deltajohnny
    @deltajohnny 6 років тому +1

    Really useful video, very well filmed and clearly explained. Thanks a lot and keep up the good work!

  • @lockerphotographics
    @lockerphotographics 4 роки тому

    Well DONE And the Macro Video work was GREAT

  • @elivabeth
    @elivabeth 5 років тому +1

    great job dude i know how much patience you need for that

  • @fabianosantos7557
    @fabianosantos7557 7 років тому +3

    Very good. I love Sailrite videos, learned a lot from you guys. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jodr7873
    @jodr7873 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this! very good tips and well explained instructions. Now I can repair our chair. :)

  • @LouMontana-wc7nr
    @LouMontana-wc7nr 6 років тому +2

    Great instruction! Thank you.

  • @err3451
    @err3451 5 років тому

    Thanks for the demo. I would've never know about the Curved Needle. Thanks for sharing.

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  5 років тому

      You are very welcome! Thanks for liking this video.

  • @stevenking3912
    @stevenking3912 3 місяці тому

    Thanks, excellent job and camera work.

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  2 місяці тому

      I appreciate your kind words, glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @matty3993
    @matty3993 4 роки тому

    This video was really helpful, thanks. I repaired my sofa last night and I was very happy with the results. Wish I could attach the pics. Thanks again.

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  4 роки тому

      Glad we could help. Share your latest DIY masterpiece on Facebook or Instagram using #Sailrite

  • @jpmriley
    @jpmriley 3 роки тому

    Super helpful for fixing a leather car seat, even with part of the seam buried in a deep crack. Followed directions exactly!

  • @carcomp101
    @carcomp101 3 роки тому +2

    I restitched the seams on my convertible top. It's VERY hard to pick the needle through 3 layers of rubberized canvas. I would recommend a good pair of gloves, thick nylon UV resistant thread, a pair of needle nose pliers, and extra needles (you are going to break them)

  • @williamdumont912
    @williamdumont912 Рік тому +1

    thank you for the great tip i will sureley get my supplies off sailrite !!

  • @sheenaadams1102
    @sheenaadams1102 Рік тому

    Very good tutorial! It helped a lot. Thank you!

  • @rorus9530
    @rorus9530 4 роки тому

    Thanks a lot, this is just what I needed.

  • @laurakennerley7305
    @laurakennerley7305 4 роки тому

    So satisfying to watch and now ill be able to fix my couch. Thanks from New Zealand!

  • @nealhere
    @nealhere 6 місяців тому

    Just followed this to repair a pontoon boat seat. Worked like magic
    Hail Eric.
    Those little treads-can be fragile
    All the best neal sw fla

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  5 місяців тому

      That's awesome to hear! I'm glad the repair method worked for you. Keep enjoying your pontoon boat!

  • @ArkhanNightman
    @ArkhanNightman 3 роки тому

    That's the second time I used this video to mend my couch. Much appreciated.

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall 11 місяців тому

    Great technique. I’m here because I want to learn. I’ve been experimenting with leather and fine it rewarding. ❤

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for your kind comment! We appreciate your enthusiasm for leather working and we're glad to provide you with helpful techniques.

    • @gergemall
      @gergemall 10 місяців тому

      It’s very exciting and the learning curve is huge which I love about it too.

  • @arpw3
    @arpw3 3 роки тому

    Our leather couch was just about giving up on one of it's seams: a couple centimeters hole had already appeared. With the instructions given on this video I was able to fix it myself. Great job, very illustrative material! Thank you from Finland! :)

  • @GoldenDiana97
    @GoldenDiana97 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video, good job!

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      @yanavanina9754 3 роки тому

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  • @pen2199
    @pen2199 4 роки тому

    this has helped me a lot, thanks fella

  • @hungrymogwai7342
    @hungrymogwai7342 Рік тому

    I like the camera positioning 👍

  • @schnuppcatfish7777
    @schnuppcatfish7777 5 років тому +18

    great job...ignore the insecure people who always find critical crap to say.

  • @PinePondCTDevilsHopyard-fy3hj
    @PinePondCTDevilsHopyard-fy3hj 5 місяців тому

    Nice job. Will be happy to have you on a hiking trip, incase I need stitches tied on a wound.

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  5 місяців тому +2

      Well, I hope you don't need any stitches, but if you do, I'll make sure to tie them with style!

  • @juliejohnson750
    @juliejohnson750 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for saving me so much money!!!

  • @chloerodgers692
    @chloerodgers692 5 років тому

    BRAVO! By far the best video I’ve ever seen and I made mistake of not using the thread recommended and what I did use out of my sewing box unraveled and broke pretty quickly. That said, I got the upholstery thread by Coats & Clark and it is FABULOUS. Followed the video closely and I have a repair that looks like a professional did it. THANK YOU!!!!!!

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  5 років тому

      You are welcome! Good job!!!!

  • @chriss2295
    @chriss2295 5 років тому +1

    Great tutorial. Now I can fix that tear before it all unravels!

  • @HellYeah223
    @HellYeah223 5 років тому

    Thanks a lot -- I fixed my (fabric) sofa today, following your instructions! Very easy.

  • @DennisA-1
    @DennisA-1 6 років тому

    Great video & explanation! TY.

  • @TheZannyD
    @TheZannyD 6 років тому

    This is excellent, thank you

  • @sabrinafox7464
    @sabrinafox7464 2 роки тому

    Thank you. I am ready to try it now!

  • @theintake8961
    @theintake8961 5 років тому

    Great video thank you👍

  • @sk8allica1
    @sk8allica1 3 роки тому

    How many people here are getting paid because of a quick repair like this ☝️ ?

  • @IZSaleh
    @IZSaleh 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this video, helped me repair my leather chair.

  • @babc97
    @babc97 Рік тому

    Very detailed work,nice👍

  • @first2summit
    @first2summit 2 роки тому

    Thank you! I have the exact same problem with a black couch.

  • @es1951
    @es1951 Рік тому

    thanks appreciate sharing your expertise

  • @3dformulations383
    @3dformulations383 4 роки тому

    Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @hoodafukisalice
    @hoodafukisalice 2 роки тому

    Nicely done 👍🏻
    How can we stitch tears not at the seam though? Do we use the same needle and technique?

  • @stompcity4085
    @stompcity4085 3 роки тому

    Great! Thank you 😊

  • @angelinaphillips2165
    @angelinaphillips2165 3 роки тому

    Sir, thank you so much

  • @jocelyneroy9256
    @jocelyneroy9256 2 роки тому

    Thanks , this really helped.

  • @timbot87
    @timbot87 5 років тому +13

    Thank you, you just saved us "$300" and a couple days without our ottoman

  • @susyqusy45
    @susyqusy45 6 років тому

    I hear you make excellent heavy duty sewing machines

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  6 років тому

      Yep, here is a link: www.sailrite.com/Sewing-Machines/Portable-Heavy-Duty-Sewing-Machines

  • @mercedeslluberes50
    @mercedeslluberes50 5 років тому

    Perfect

  • @beleaua7696
    @beleaua7696 3 роки тому

    Thank you from Romanian🙏💝🌈🥂

  • @cochinito1
    @cochinito1 4 роки тому

    Thank you! This video was a couch saver

  • @lookcreationsoad7771
    @lookcreationsoad7771 7 років тому

    very good thank you

  • @AntonioVillamar
    @AntonioVillamar 4 роки тому

    Thanks!!

  • @whooshkaboomie
    @whooshkaboomie 6 років тому +1

    Awesome! Ripped 2 inches at the seam of my sofa while moving today and "Thanks to your clip" i can repair it myself. Hopefully...

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  6 років тому

      We are glad we could help. Good luck with the repair.

  • @eodoherty47
    @eodoherty47 5 років тому

    excellent tutorial...A++

  • @misterbulger
    @misterbulger 2 роки тому

    I recycled some old spider wire braided fishing line for thread. That's good for an extremely strong repair.

  • @gerritjongkind8538
    @gerritjongkind8538 4 роки тому

    Very helpfull. Can save you a lot of money. And is environment friendly. Otherwise buying a new bank. Greetings from Amsterdam.

  • @charleshoward9983
    @charleshoward9983 7 років тому

    Great video makes you think.

  • @user-goldcow
    @user-goldcow 4 роки тому

    Help so much

  • @harshitaagrawal8467
    @harshitaagrawal8467 4 роки тому

    Thanks👍👍

  • @carlosdiasdeoliveira4388
    @carlosdiasdeoliveira4388 7 років тому

    muito bom !!

  • @Merriwood19
    @Merriwood19 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this video. Do the Osborne curved needles in the video have triangular points?

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  4 роки тому

      Hi Merriwood19, the curved needles we used did not have triangular points.

  • @cayladelorenzo4047
    @cayladelorenzo4047 4 роки тому +1

    Going to try this on my couch

  • @wisemarineandcapeanncanvas8769
    @wisemarineandcapeanncanvas8769 2 роки тому

    Thank you! Not a sexy job, but so valuable to see how a pro approaches it. Now, out to my ripped car seat seam...!

  • @zam200864
    @zam200864 6 років тому

    Good info, and thanks for using enough resolution that we could see the steps clearly

  • @Av987
    @Av987 5 років тому +5

    Nice job, am going to try to sew my car seat using your technique

  • @furniture_repair_houston
    @furniture_repair_houston 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @rezasadeghi8915
    @rezasadeghi8915 Рік тому

    good job

  • @cybrarian9
    @cybrarian9 5 років тому

    Hi Eric, I'm about to sew up with curved needles the leather seat cushion of a leather recliner chair. "Rule of thumb," what simple formula do you use to determine how much thread you'll need to cover a certain length of area? So for example, if I have a 12 inch length (it's actually a lot longer, about 6" and 15" in 2 sections) that I have to sew with a curved needle, how can I simply determine how much thread that I'll need? 2x the length? 2.5x the length? 3x the length? Thanks for your help. Keep up the great work with your videos. This one was very helpful.
    P.S. Do you folks have any leather repair supplies such as to dye and seal up a hole and make it look "like new?"

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  5 років тому

      I usually will cut a length of twine that is about 3 times the length of the repair. It is better to have too much than to have too little. In the end you will cut away the extra. We do not stock much for leather sealers and dye, instead check out Tandy Leather: www.tandyleather.com

  • @NaomiCastro-Neo
    @NaomiCastro-Neo 6 років тому +4

    Great video! But unfortunately my recliner arm rest has a ripped under which is a little visible but hard to sew . :(

    • @FlatSanta
      @FlatSanta 2 роки тому

      Easy, same process just just pliers 👍

  • @GraniteInTheFace
    @GraniteInTheFace Рік тому

    Learned so much

  • @rouxchat6033
    @rouxchat6033 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much. 🤗

  • @WorldDefenders
    @WorldDefenders 6 років тому

    Hey Eric - Funny Story I was looking up how to fix my expedition car seat and then there you are on the screen. It has been a long time. Miss you old friend you were a major positive factor in my life back in the DR. God Bless. Jeremy P

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  6 років тому

      Jeremy, Wow what a small world we live in! I hope things are going well for you and your family. God Bless, Eric

  • @sharonstevenson724
    @sharonstevenson724 3 роки тому +1

    You should of used a finer needle, and you need to start 1 stich behined where you did, you also made too many holes in it so it looks messy, you also pull it tight as you go. I did this kind of work for 45 years.

  • @joeyalfaro2323
    @joeyalfaro2323 3 роки тому

    With dab brown paint on thread. I would spray piece foam cut sharply to point and finish job. If you had adhesive remover to wipe any left over paint your set.