How To Sew A Rip In An Awning

Unlace the awning far enough that you can lift up the corner.

How to sew a rip in an awning.

Draw the edges of the rip as close together as you can. These are adequate stitches but not the strongest. You can either use waterproof glue or sew each patch on. Follow the same procedure as for rips in the fabric body cutting your repair fabric long enough and wide enough to extend beyond the rip.

Do not lace the awning corner back on until the glue has set up completely. Apply any tape or patch carefully to the canvas once part of the tape is down it should not be removed even if it is on incorrectly. Once the rectangle patch is securely attached to the awning then you will want to carefully stitch the edges of the gash to the newly attached fabric. Place a board or a clean flat surface under the tear to keep the canvas flat.

Most awning fabric uses a single or double stitch to seal the seam. When you take on fabric awning repair and reinforcing the seams you should use a cross or saddle stitch. Begin by stitching around the edges of the rectangle so that there is room on all sides of the tear. Once you have the fabric you ll want to sew the path on the underside.