Houdini ripped, repair?

[Dan D]

Hey guys,

I was wearing my Houdini (2012 model that I got used, but in great shape) for only the 2nd time when it ripped! I'm not sure what happened, but i was carrying a folding chair so something must have caught on it. Anyway, i have a 1" straight tear across the chest.

What's the best way to repair this? Some sort of tape? I'm afraid if i sew it, it will pucker and not lay flat.

Thanks!

[Scott S]

There was this thread: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=72268

What I ended up doing was taking my Houdini to a professional seamstress (my GF happened to be going to one, so I tagged along). For $12, she removed the utterly useless chest pocket (this was a ~2009 model), sewed up the opening, and used the pocket fabric to make a beautiful-looking patch over the holes.

So, I'd suggest finding a seamstress for a professional-looking and permanent repair.

[Dale Wambaugh]

No one would want a Puckered Houdini! Sounds like a wrestling hold :)

Other than sewing direct or a patch, McNett's Tenacious Tape would allow you to remove it later. It's a good thing to have in the repair kit anyway.

[Daryl and Daryl]

Ripstop repair tape might also work. You may be able to find a matching color.

It is a lot easier to sew without puckering (of fabric that is) after the tape is applied. I'm usually tense when sewing but the tape won't help that puckering.

[Stephen M]

As Dale says tenacious tape would do the job, also Patagonia would fix it at a reasonable price.

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