How To Patch A Hole In A Kote Repair Guide

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How to Patch a Hole in a Kote
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Introduction

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Step 1

              How to Patch a Hole in a Kote

Use the ruler to measure the hole, and add a 1/4 to 1/2 inch buffer on all sides.

Use the ruler to measure the hole, and add a 1/4 to 1/2 inch buffer on all sides.

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Step 2

Use the ruler and pen to create guiding lines for these measurements directly on the backside of the leather patch.

Use the ruler and pen to create guiding lines for these measurements directly on the backside of the leather patch.

Step 3

Use the scissors to cut along the guiding lines.

Use the scissors to cut along the guiding lines.

Step 4

Center the leather patch over the hole and pin it in place.

Center the leather patch over the hole and pin it in place.

Step 5

Cut approximately 30 inches of thread and thread 15 inches through the needle.
Tie the two ends of the thread into a square knot by creating a loop, drawing the ends through the loop, and pulling it tight.

Cut approximately 30 inches of thread and thread 15 inches through the needle.

Tie the two ends of the thread into a square knot by creating a loop, drawing the ends through the loop, and pulling it tight.

Step 6

After drawing the thread through the patch from below, about 1/4 inch from the edge, use the thimble to push the needle through the kote, just outside the patch.
Use the pliers to pull the needle through the kote and leather.
Repeat the process all around the patch until you return to the first stitch.

After drawing the thread through the patch from below, about 1/4 inch from the edge, use the thimble to push the needle through the kote, just outside the patch.

Use the pliers to pull the needle through the kote and leather.

Repeat the process all around the patch until you return to the first stitch.

Step 7

Knot the final stitch in place by running the needle under the first stitch.
Pull the thread to create a loop, and run the needle through the loop towards you.
To hide the knot, run the needle beneath the patch and pull the thread through, cutting it close to the patch.

Knot the final stitch in place by running the needle under the first stitch.

Pull the thread to create a loop, and run the needle through the loop towards you.

To hide the knot, run the needle beneath the patch and pull the thread through, cutting it close to the patch.

Step 8

You have successfully patched the hole in your kote.

You have successfully patched the hole in your kote.

To patch your kote, follow these steps in chronological order.

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