hole in the couch...

[alicia622]

We have a new couch and DS just informed me there is a hole in it :(  I am suspicious that he made the hole so that is even more annoying. Oh and it is right on the arm of the couch...

Anyway, the fabric is a dark brown chenille with several shades of brown. I am hoping I can do something to fix it so it won't be poked and pulled and made even bigger.  But how do I fix it?  My initial thought is to 'darn' the hole with embroidery floss. Will this work? Is there a better thread to use?  Is there another idea that will work better?  

THANK YOU!!!

[crunchy_mommy]

How big is the hole? If it's just a few millimeters then I don't see why embroidery floss wouldn't work, but if it's bigger, it might be better to have some fabric to reinforce the area... maybe you could check underneath the couch to see if there's extra fabric you cut off to use (or even an unnoticeable piece from the back) or call the manufacturer and see if they can send you a scrap piece...

[alicia622]

thanks :) I actually have the god awful throw pillows that came with the couch- I could easily sacrifice one for a stash of patching fabric!