Sewing Cover Straps

[Matt Foley]

We had a violent storm a few months ago and 2 of the 4 straps on my cover were ripped off. There is no damage to either the straps or the cover as far as I can tell.

I'd like to sew them back on myself, but don't have a clue as to what to use and where to purchase it.... Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks-
Matt

[spa-ing]

you will need a heavy duty sewing machine. Try a luggage repair store. They would have the right equipment.

[Bonibelle]

Matt, isn't your cover new? Would that possibly be considered a manufacturing defect? I don't think the straps should rip out that soon, even in a storm.  If the material isn't damaged, and it is only the stitching, you can use upholstery supplies. The sewing needles are heavy gauge and some are circular. They would be the easiest to use, I think. Try to use the same holes in your cover material if you can. New holes (more holes) might make the material weaker. Also use upholstery thread, it is real heavy ( carpet thread may be even be better). Good luck, but I would check if this could be warranty if nothing else was damaged  :-/

[Matt Foley]

Matt, isn't your cover new? Would that possibly be considered a manufacturing defect? I don't think the straps should rip out that soon, even in a storm.  If the material isn't damaged, and it is only the stitching, you can use upholstery supplies. The sewing needles are heavy gauge and some are circular. They would be the easiest to use, I think. Try to use the same holes in your cover material if you can. New holes (more holes) might make the material weaker. Also use upholstery thread, it is real heavy ( carpet thread may be even be better). Good luck, but I would check if this could be warranty if nothing else was damaged  :-/

I am new to the spa, it came with the house we bought a few months ago, so I am stil learning my way around.

Thanks for the great suggestions, I will stop by an upholstery store and have them hook me up.

Thanks!

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

With most covers the tie-down straps aren't attached very well. Usually they just sew them into the bottom of the skirt (something we couldn't imagine doing).  Also, every cover warranty I've seen excludes them. You could sew new ones on using 1" wide nylon webbing. Just run it all the way up the underside of the skirt.

[Brewman]

We have a canvas shop nearby that does this kind of work- they resewed the seams in my heavy duty grill cover for $15.  Maybe you have something similar in your area.

They primarily make custom tarps and covers, but do heavy sewing repairs on this type of stuff as well.