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Post by hooligan on Jan 2, 2012 18:19:38 GMT -5
So . . . the bush where we hike Jack was deserted today, so we let him have some time off-lead. Of course, the little brat headed straight for the river and splashed across to the other side, soaking himself and his Chilly Dog coat in the process. The wind was howling, and he was pretty cold and uncomfortable on the long walk back to the car. I tried to explain the causal connection to him, but he didn't seem to get it. LOL.
Even worse, though, he managed to snag the coat on something and put a 1-1/2" slit in the black outer shell. The shell fabric is pretty thin, and I'm afraid that if I simply sew it back together, it will pull apart and the damage will become even worse. So I'm thinking that I'll reinforce it by stitching a piece of black fabric under the slit before I sew the two sides together.
But does anyone have a better idea? Has anyone successfully repaired similar damage to a CD coat — or to another similar item?
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Post by Lisa on Jan 2, 2012 20:09:23 GMT -5
It's a good idea to reinforce it by stitching a piece of fabric. Oh... Jack you are a dream dog! Jumping into freezing water ... even Asha (kamakaze's sister ) doesn't do it. I know most of you prefer Chilly Dogs coats... but Hurtta coats have stronger fabric. Is it correct Eric?
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Post by Andreina on Jan 2, 2012 21:21:33 GMT -5
Dyanne, I second adding a piece of fabric underneath for reinforcement. Try using a zig zag stitch as well to strengthen it... Silly Jack!! And Lisa.... I think we are Hurrta girls all the way. My favorite part is the furry collar . Scarlet told me its really warm too
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Post by hooligan on Jan 5, 2012 21:34:26 GMT -5
A quick update on the status of Jack's coat repair. I ended up getting in touch with Chilly Dogs, and Julie recommended the repair method I was thinking of (and which Andreina seconded). Julie is sending me a piece of matching black fabric to use as reinforcement, which I thought was nice.
In the meantime, Jack is wearing Big Ol' Fred's hand-me-downs.
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Post by dobermoms on Jan 5, 2012 22:16:28 GMT -5
Great to hear that about the coat....and that's good PR too. But what I'm really thinking is....maybe Jack needs a 2nd coat..........................
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Post by hooligan on Jan 5, 2012 23:32:19 GMT -5
Great to hear that about the coat....and that's good PR too. But what I'm really thinking is....maybe Jack needs a 2nd coat.......................... LOL. Fred's hand-me-downs are pretty fancy: Rosedale Valley Road Gang (a red coat with fuzzy white fleece lining, as well as a grey fleece suit) and a custom-made yellow fleece lined coat. Heck, I would wear them if I could. Jack is not suffering, though the little bum might try to tell you differently.
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Post by Cerberus Designs. on Jan 6, 2012 19:18:50 GMT -5
Sorry but I did not see this thread sooner. If you don't want to stitching to show Dianne, may I suggest going to Canadian tire and getting a repair kit for tents. They will have small patches that you can glue from the inside. I prefer gluing as the stitches will show ... that being said, the glue may let go if you wash the jacket. Stitching of course is stronger ... but I still prefer gluing
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Post by dobermoms on Jan 6, 2012 22:45:04 GMT -5
Well from my experience being in the fabricare industry, the glue will definately deteriorate over time. I prefer to see the patch stitched on properly to ensure that the material is once again "strong". Since Julie is sending you a perfect match in material, the stitches should almost be invisible.
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Post by hooligan on Jan 7, 2012 9:39:26 GMT -5
Thanks, Eric and Kerrie. I did consider patches (iron-on and otherwise), but as the mum of two super-active boys (now grown) who were very hard on clothes, I know from experience that these patches don't stand up to repeated laundering . . . and Jack's coat already needs washing (though I'm waiting till after the repair is done to throw it in the washer for the first time — don't want to make the tear worse). Incredible as it may seem, Jack is not fastidious about keeping his apparel (or mine) clean. LOL.
In addition, the fabric used for the coat's outer shell is made up of two bonded layers: the black nylon(?) outer layer and a thin white inner layer that seems to be rubber or plastic (or some other magic petroleum product) that is obviously waterproof. I'm afraid that ironing or gluing on a patch will cause this layer to deteriorate.
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Post by Cerberus Designs. on Jan 7, 2012 16:06:50 GMT -5
I totally agree that stitching is best. Could you post some pictures of the repairs Dyanne? Would love to see.
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Post by hooligan on Jan 8, 2012 11:08:23 GMT -5
Will do, Eric. Right now, I'm waiting for the patch fabric to arrive from Chilly Dogs. The repair won't be invisible, but I am hoping that it will be sturdy and that it won't stand out too much.
In all the years that Big Ol' Fred wore his cold weather garb, he never damaged anything. But within a couple of weeks of getting his first brand-new coat, Young Jack the Brat managed to put a rip in it. Sigh. Could this have to do with the fact that Jack was born on Friday, the 13th? (Not that I'm superstitious. No, no.)
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Post by Cerberus Designs. on Jan 8, 2012 20:44:49 GMT -5
Hahaha ... Not that I am a pro or anything Dyanne ... but I did take some course as a child on sewing so if you need a hand on sewing, let me know and I will be glad to fix the jacket for you.
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Post by hooligan on Jan 9, 2012 9:50:22 GMT -5
Thanks, Eric. I'm actually pretty handy with a needle and thread, and with a sewing machine. Taught by my mum, who was a great seamstress and made most of my clothes — on her old Singer treadle machine. I, too, often sewed my own clothes, though my skills have lapsed badly in recent years.
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Post by dobermoms on Jan 13, 2012 20:44:56 GMT -5
Just checking out how you made out with the coat......hope all is well
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Post by hooligan on Jan 16, 2012 23:59:01 GMT -5
Just checking out how you made out with the coat......hope all is well The fabric just arrived in the mail, and I haven't yet hauled out the sewing machine to make the repair. Sheer laziness. I'll get to it. Thanks for asking. BTW, the piece of fabric piece is much larger than I need, so I'll have lots left over. If anyone else needs a piece . . .
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