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5. Stitch the new piece and overstitch the end a minimum of 1.25 inches or 3 stitches. Repeat with the outside row of stitches. Repair complete. 

## Hidden Patches 

This type of repair has never had a name, but it is self- descriptive. It works well on tears and punctures. Done properly, it is a very cosmetic and cost effective repair. 

1. Take a piece of adhesive tape and place on the outside of the damaged area to hold the edges together. [Figure F] 

2. Turn the panel inside out, take the glue gun and glue a small piece of Type-3 tape 1 inch longer over the damaged area. [Figure G]  Do not fold the ends under. Remove the adhesive tape from the outside. 

3. Stitch around the outer perimeter of the Type-3 tape using matching colored thread to the container fabric. If necessary, increase the upper thread tension so that the outside (bottom) thread shows good tension. 

4. Take the zigzag machine, again with matching color thread, and set the stitch width to its widest setting and 7–11 SPI length. Overstitch the exposed edges of the cut area to draw them together. [Figure H] Repair complete. 

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## Overlay Patches 

These are similar to a fabric patch but use a piece of tape or webbing to cover the damaged area. In effect, it is the same as the hidden patch but usually larger and is on the outside of the panel. It is a sturdy patch but not very cosmetic. 

1. Using a hot knife, cut a piece of tape or webbing, such as Type-12, big enough to cover the damaged area. Allow enough to fold the cut ends under. Fold the ends under and glue down to itself. [Figure I] 

