How Do You Repair A Polyester Fabric?
Polyester, because of its outstanding performance qualities, can be found in all types of fabric applications from jackets to the fabric coverings on some aircraft. Over time, polyester, like all fabrics, will wear, tear or develop holes. There are two basic ways to repair or mend fabric holes for most household applications. You can use an iron-on patch designed for polyester fabric repair or you can overlay a polyester patch to the back of your fabric and machine stitch the two fabrics together. Both types of repair will extend the life of the fabric. Clean up the tear with scissors to remove any irregularities that will prevent the fabric from laying flat. Cut the patch material at least 1/2-inch larger than the hole on all sides. If you are using an iron-on patch be sure that the polyester of your original fabric can withstand the heat of the iron. If necessary, use a small portion of what you have removed to test the heat stability of fabric before attempting to iron the patch int
