Anyone know about sewing up backpacks?

[Lady Freedom Returns]

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All I can find is repair kits that only have buckles. Any pointers on sewing packs?

[NYC_SKP]

1. Nylon?

I would think adhesive patches and not sewing is the way to make repairs.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

2. It is a mix. The rip is in the padded back.

It is where one of the rods for the internal frame has poked out.

[NYC_SKP]

10. I'd use a patch with adhesive AND some stitching.

The Gorilla tape idea isn't bad, but I'd still stitch the perimeter.

[trof]

3. Sorry, but...sewing.

Sowing is something entirely different involving seeds.

[trof]

4. Needle? Thread?

[Trajan]

5. I would seek out a marine store

and look for sailmakers tools .... They make needles and awls and threads to fabricate and maintain sails for sailboats .... Good luck

[Lady Freedom Returns]

6. That is a thought!

Thanks!

[winter is coming]

8. Or you could try a sporting goods store.

They might have a small kit meant for repairing tents. Seems to me I did that once, years ago.

[rrneck]

7. Gorilla tape.

Aside from that, any big bore needle and nylon thread.

ETA

http://www.michaels.com/Waxed-Nylon-Thread/gc1335,default,pd.html

[lastlib]

9. Be sure to use double-stitching.

I've sewn a few stitches on a backpack, I think you'll actually hate working with nylon thread. You can use a heavy cotton/poly/nylon blend in lieu of nylon, and if you double-stitch it, it'll hold just as well. If you're sewing through padding, you'll need a pretty stout needle.

[winter is coming]

11. +1. I've used button thread and upholstery needles to good effect. n/t

[Shankapotomus]

12. I wonder if

a bicycle tire repair kit would work?

[Hula Popper]

13. In the past

I've repaired tears and rips in tents, canvas and waders with Goop. Be sure the area is not dusty or oily. If you can get to the other side, you can place a patch with some goop from the inside. Lay torn area as flat as possible with sides as close together as possible. Place a line of goop over the tear and then: wet your finger with saliva or a small amount of salad oil. Just enough to moisten. Smooth the goop over the tear, extending around the damaged area. Place a small piece of waxed paper or alum foil over it and weight. Repair will last for years.( tents, waders, vests, tackle boxes,canvas luggage, boat hulls, as an adhesive, wife's knick knacks, pottery, fishing rods and lastly shoes! )