Pelle Patch - Leather Repair Kit for Couches - 25 Colors Available - Original 8x11 - Grey

I have a leather recliner purchased over a decade ago that is super comfortable but got a hole in the top area right where my head rests. There is nothing whatsoever worn on the seat, back, arms, or foot rest.After going to multiple stores looking for a new one and not finding anything quite as comfortable as well as how my head and neck was angled to watch TV, I got a brainstorm to see if leather patches were available.Lo and behold there were a number of patches made exactly for what I needed and I got the 8 x 11 Pelle Patch in dark brown. The dark brown ended up being a perfect color match for the recliner color and I do mean perfect.I didn't cut it just for the size of the hole and used the entire 8 x 11 patch since it blended in so great. The original leather was soft and not drawn tightly on the back of the chair and head area which made me wonder if I'd have problems with the patch lifting or curling up like I read about in the review section from those with negative experiences.After ONE day it started lifting and curling at the corners and edges. It was disappointing because I didn't want to buy a new chair for somewhere between $1,700 - $2,300 and know they weren't as comfortable because I had already tested them.Then the second brainstorm hit. A number of months back I purchased something called Shoe-Fix Glue to repair a pair of shoes where the soles came loose from the bottom of the shoe. It worked like a charm on the shoes so I thought what if I tried it on the leather patch with the leather chair.BINGO! I squeezed a thin amount on a plastic knife and applied it to all the corners and edges and pressed down for about 15-20 seconds to bond and dry. All is now good and it sure beats a $2,300 expenditure for a new chair.If you go this route with the Pelle Patch or other brands, I would highly suggest you also purchase Shoe-Fix Glue at the same time, just in case.

I bought these patches after reading the written reviews, but also the pictures. The pictures are what sold me. I was a little hesitant because of the price, but I am absolutely glad I purchased this. I will definitely buy more for some other troublesome areas of my couch. I really wasn't sure which color brown to choose so I bought both "brown" and "dark brown". The dark brown is a perfect match. You can see both colors compared to my couch, but the "brown" one shows up lighter in the photo. It's not quite as light in person. I cleaned the area and cut off excess ripped material on my couch so it would't bunch under the patch. Make sure you completely decide on how you will apply the patch beforehand because the adhesive is very strong. I can't imagine trying to pull it up. I listened to the directions and rounded the squared corners and it looks great. Use very sharp scissors to ensure clean cuts. When I applied the first patch, I literally said "wow" out loud. Also, the two areas you see in the pictures, that's from one patch. I wanted to leave the seams of the couch exposed so I cut one patch into what you see in the pictures. The only suggestion I have to the manufacturers is to put a grid on the back white portion so lines can be followed when cutting. I need to return the brown patch still, so I can't say how easy it is to return. I haven't used the couch a lot yet since I put the patch on, but the adhesive is so strong I really have no concerns about it coming up. And the bottom line is it looks so much better than before, which is what I wanted.

I've got an old leather sectional. I love the thing. It wasn't all that expensive and the leather has begun to break down after a decade of me parking my ass on it every night after work. I have one spot where I sit and noticed recently that a hole had formed right where I lean on it with an elbow. Yeah, a little weird. So I looked on Amazon on my phone while I was out doing something else. I had some downtime so why not make use of it. I came across Pelle Patch's product, read the reviews and decided I'd try it out. Can't hurt, right? Picking the color was a bit of a pain in the butt. I was away from home and the options were odd toned. But when I got the patch in the mail, way more than I needed, it matched perfectly. Scary. Then I cut out the appropriate size and voila. It stuck. The repair patch has an industrial adhesive and is probably the next best thing to getting an upholsterer to tear it apart and sew something together. But it's not impervious to wear. My patch is sliding downward ever so slightly because, like I said, that's where I park my substantially large frame every night. But it's kept the dogs from tearing out the stuffing and it looks very good. My wife didn't even notice.