Repairing a ripped seam in leather couch?

It’s good that it’s a rip at a seam - those are possible to repair! You’ll need upholstery needle and thread and a thimble. Look up how to do a blind seam and give it a try!

Knowing leather, this does not look like a rip. It looks like wear, but to faux leather. I'm saying that because faux leather has a leather-look material bonded to a substrate made of stuff that will fray. Leather does not fray.

If it's relatively new, and under warranty, I'd first have a repairman from the store have a look. If not, then you're on your own...

To repair this, you're going to have to blind stitch as described above with as much overlap of the material as possible. Once you trim off the frayed bits, you'll see more of what you have to work with.

FYI, DON'T do this on a day when you're stressed. It's going to take a lot of patience and more time than you think. Definitely use upholstery thread (which is very strong) in a color as close to the couch color as possible and a curved upholstery needle. You will see the stitches, even with a blind stitch. Pull the stitches together tightly -- but not so tight that you tear what's left of the material. You might also think about using a glue product (sparingly) once the stitching is complete to help strengthen the bond.

My hubby does the same thing with his elbow. I keep a towel over the arm when he's watching TV or using his laptop. Proactive is better than reactive! Best of luck.

Hi Michele, this video may be of help to you.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+repair+a+torn+seam+on+leather%3F&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS709US709&oq=how+to+repair+a+torn+seam+on+leather%3F&aqs=chrome..69i57.21011j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Here's some more help:

https://blog.comfort-works.com/the-best-way-to-fix-a-torn-sofa/#:~:text=%20The%20Best%20Way%20to%20Fix%20a%20Torn,and%20then%20press%20the%20folds%20down...%20More%20

You might want to consider putting something over the area after the repair to reduce the elbow pressure, something like:

https://www.amazon.com/sofa-arm-cover-protector/s?k=sofa+arm+cover+protector

Hello. If it’s fairly new sofa—- have you contacted the manufacturer or furniture store? That might be the first alternative before trying to attempt to repair yourself. Hope this helps

I would just try to move all the frayed edge back under the seam and use a light glue underneath. You will need to be very careful! I dunno, leather repair is not that expensive, so I would get an estimate done first. This area is a) visible, and b) getting a lot of wear. You may have this happen again (hence, I'd get an expert involved).

Here is some info but I think I would call the store where I bought the sofa and ask them about it - maybe you will get it repaired or replaced from them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGIEkN7A7Kg

This may help:

https://mazeleather.com/how-to-repair-a-broken-seam-in-leather-upholstery/

Agree with Jan that this is bonded leather, as genuine leather does not fray.

This is also not a rip. What has happened here is that due to pressure on the seam from the elbow pressing against it, the seam stitches have been pulled apart, and the seam allowance has begun to fray. It has not held because there was insufficient width in the seam allowance to begin with.

Unfortunately it cannot be repaired by hand sewing the way genuine leather can, as vinyl will rip and the backing will continue to fray when pierced with a needle.

It cannot be repaired the same way that the example in the picture with the brown leather, because there is top stitching on only one side of the seam. Unless more width is added to the seam allowance, it will most likely keep on disintegrating if there is continued pressure in this spot.

Can this portion of the couch be removed from the frame/rest of the couch? If not, it will be expensive and may not be cost effective to have the flaw repaired by an upholstery shop.

How new is relatively new? You could check with the store you got it at - they have people on staff that may be able to come and repair it for you. That happened to me when I ordered a couch and it came with a hole in it. The store sent someone to fix it for us.

We had a couch seam rip a couple months after we bought it. We called the store we bought it from and they sent over a guy who fixed the couch for free. You can call the store you bought the couch from and see if they'll go and fix it for you.

it is not easy fix for that as it was original ... I would call the store you bought it from and ask them to help you

Hello,

Call the Store! Unfit for purpose!!

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