Alicia64 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Last night I noticed white feathers flying around me in the car and I realized that my down jacket has a 1/2 inch tear letting those feathers fly. The jacket is only two years old. I hate to replace it b/c of a small tear. Do you have any ideas for how to fix this? Thank you!! Alley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Sew or iron on a pretty patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 You can get patches that are self adhesive, no ironing needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Agree with a patch, there are probably specialty ones for nylon or whatever fabric the coat is made out of. You may have to check backpacking sources instead of your typical fabric store for a patch. If it is a non fraying fabric, you could possibly handstitch the opening closed with a lightweight thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Amazon has non iron patches, jo Ann fabric should have some. Color choices are limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I'd sew it up using a slip stitch. It would show if you look closely, but the jacket won't be leaking feathers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) I just put a very cool patch on a similar hole in DD7's brand new down coat! Luckily the tear was in a place where the patch makes sense/looks reasonable. I ironed it first, but then sewed it for durability. Edited January 27, 2017 by fourisenough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Did you buy it from L.L. Bean or Eddie Bauer? If it was made by a reputable company like that, and the damage is because of a manufacturing defect (not an accident), they will probably fix it, or, replace it for you. ETA: I reread the OP. If it has a tear, and that is the result of an accident, I would call the toll free phone number of the manufacturer and ask them to suggest how you can prevent it from getting bigger. Edited January 27, 2017 by Lanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Did you buy it from L.L. Bean or Eddie Bauer? If it was made by a reputable company like that, and the damage is because of a manufacturing defect (not an accident), they will probably fix it, or, replace it for you. ETA: I reread the OP. If it has a tear, and that is the result of an accident, I would call the toll free phone number of the manufacturer and ask them to suggest how you can prevent it from getting bigger. Unfortunately I bought it at Costco. They'd likely take it back, but I can't replace it there -- they have a different style in stores now. It's hard to explain, but the material is very slick and shiny (and lightweight) -- almost like (what I think) a parachute is like. I'll try the patch. Earlier I stuck a piece of tape over it and headed out! Thanks everyone! Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Be careful trying to iron a patch on that material. It may melt before the patch adhesive does. If you want to use a patch, I'd attach with fabric glue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) how you repair the tear depends upon where the tear is, and exactly what the tear is like. I would never try an iron on patch material on nylon. costco will do non electronic returns (i'd imagine depending upon reason and condition) for a year. it's attached to your membership number. Edited January 27, 2017 by gardenmom5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I took mine to a place where they do alterations. Now I have a hard time even locating where they spot was. I can sew but not that well on that type of material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I think that it is best to first sew the tear shut and then glue a patch on to it to hide the sewn seam. I have done this for my son's jacket - it is in the back and looks weird, but the patch is cool and he does not care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 It's hard to explain, but the material is very slick and shiny (and lightweight) -- almost like (what I think) a parachute is like. If it is the typical light packable down jacket, I'll sew and glue on a patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadenceSophia Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 They have specialty places that fix technical gear. I would not sew it. DH tapes all his clothes with some kind of repair tape. It is made for technical outdoor gear for "field repair" .. but it seriously looks just like tape. Not exactly a fashion statement. If you like the jacket enough, get it done professionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Duct tape :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndOfOrdinary Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 There is a standard product called tent tape. It is used to repair rips in the ripstop nylon of a tent. It has a super, crazy, insano sticky back and a cloth front which is waterproof (though not shiny). You cut a patch and stick it. If you iron your jacket it will melt. I promise you. You cannot get a setting high enough to actually melt an adhesive iron on patch. Use tent tape. You can get it most places from Walmart to The Academy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maplinmum Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Gear Aid Tenacious tape is the tape most commonly used to fix outdoor style fabric, you can get it on amazon in a variety of colours or clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 It's very difficult to sew down because the feathers will keep popping out. You also have to make all hole very small or the feather will keep popping out on you. When our down gets a rip I use a piece of similar fabric and just glue it on with tent seam sealant. I know that the sealant will work on nylon because that's what it's primarily used for. So far it has worked quite well for me. REI sells cheap sealant. I imagine Amazon would too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.