DIY rug repairs..help?

[AandK]

Afternoon all,

I have a rug that I need to repair, v simple job of just stitching one of the surcingles back on. Did look at getting it repaired locally but they want it cleaned first and rug doesn't need it, plus it would be much cheaper to do it myself. Assuming I need some sort of heavy duty needle and thread, where can I get such items from?

Any help much appreciated!

K :smile3:

 

[HaffiesRock]

A good haberdashery will sell you strong curved needles. My dad gets them to fix the sails on his boat. Ebay will as well I suppose.

 

[Princess Rosie]

Depends how thick the surcingle is? I was surprised when I tried it in my sewing machine and it coped just fine with it on a lightweight turnout rug. Might not be as thick as you think, otherwise you can get good strong needles from the ends of aisles in supermarkets usually in their sewing displays.

 

[WelshD]

I use plaiting needles and plaiting thread. Its a convenience thing but it works for me. If its a turnout rug i rub a candle over the stitching afterwards

 

[ebonyallen]

I use plaiting needles and plaiting thread. Its a convenience thing but it works for me. If its a turnout rug i rub a candle over the stitching afterwards

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^This is what I do as well^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[Gloi]

I got fed up with sewing and I now tend to fix things with split rivets.

 

[cremedemonthe]

If you are not too far from me and can drive up PM me and I'll sort you out some needles and thread you can use. Or if it is clean, bring it up and run it through one of my many machines, Oz (Saddler in Surrey)

 

[mynutmeg]

lightwieght rugs I just fix on a normal sewing machine but thicker rugs need a stronger one

 

[Nettle123]

Sounds daft I know but I use a large eyed needle and dental floss. Its really strong and doesn't rot.

 

[gmw]

A good old fashioned Singer sewing machine does most of my repairs. Just go to a local haberdashery shop explain what your doing and they will help you out. Good luck

 

[AandK]

A good old fashioned Singer sewing machine does most of my repairs. Just go to a local haberdashery shop explain what your doing and they will help you out. Good luck

lightwieght rugs I just fix on a normal sewing machine but thicker rugs need a stronger one

Depends how thick the surcingle is? I was surprised when I tried it in my sewing machine and it coped just fine with it on a lightweight turnout rug. Might not be as thick as you think, otherwise you can get good strong needles from the ends of aisles in supermarkets usually in their sewing displays.

Thanks for the replies! Sadly I don't own a sewing machine! The rug is a mid weight/200g one.

 

[AandK]

A good haberdashery will sell you strong curved needles. My dad gets them to fix the sails on his boat. Ebay will as well I suppose.

I use plaiting needles and plaiting thread. Its a convenience thing but it works for me. If its a turnout rug i rub a candle over the stitching afterwards

Sounds daft I know but I use a large eyed needle and dental floss. Its really strong and doesn't rot.

Thanks for the replies, I think I will see what my local Tesco Extra has to offer in terms of needles and strong thread, will also stop in my local tack shop and see if I can get some plaiting thread (I use bands to plait).

Need to get it done ASAP, now the weather has turned!

 

[AandK]

If you are not too far from me and can drive up PM me and I'll sort you out some needles and thread you can use. Or if it is clean, bring it up and run it through one of my many machines, Oz (Saddler in Surrey)

Thank you for the kind offer Oz, the rug is not clean so I can't get the repair done for me. I am not too far from you (West Sussex) but am busy the next few weekends so wouldn't be able to make a trip across the border in time.

My sewing skills aren't too bad (I did GCSE textiles at school many moons ago :wink3: ) so hopefully my DIY repair will do the job!

 

[pennyturner]

If all else fails, they make a wonderful lawnmower cover.

 

[AandK]

If all else fails, they make a wonderful lawnmower cover.

Fab! Just need to a get a lawnmower now! Haha.. :wink3:

 

[Dave's Mam]

I use wire used for making beaded bracelets & sail repair needles & a trusty thimble. Got thimble & needles in that well known supermarket.

 

[buddylove]

Ebay!

 

[roz84]

Heavy duty needle and heavy duty thread should do it! Ditto other poster about old singer sewing machines, you can pick them up for about
twenty quid and if you have the right needle they go through most things!

 

[cremedemonthe]

Thank you for the kind offer Oz, the rug is not clean so I can't get the repair done for me. I am not too far from you (West Sussex) but am busy the next few weekends so wouldn't be able to make a trip across the border in time.

My sewing skills aren't too bad (I did GCSE textiles at school many moons ago :wink3: ) so hopefully my DIY repair will do the job!

Welcome, if you get really stuck give me a shout