When you start tufting (and even after), there is one problem you may encounter: making a hole in the fabric . So yes, it is frustrating, especially when you are well advanced in a project. But don't panic: holes are neither inevitable nor a reason to give up.
In this article, we explain why these holes appear , how to avoid them , and above all how to repair them effectively , so you can continue creating without stress and without throwing away all your work.
Making a hole in the canvas is not just a matter of level. In fact, it often results from a combination of poorly adjusted gestures , unsuitable equipment , or too fast a pace . Here are the main causes to be aware of:
Not all fabrics are suitable for tufting. Many beginners use burlap, thinking it'll save a few dollars. However, this material is far too fragile to withstand the pressure of the tufting gun.
Our advice : choose a premium tufting fabric or a white fabric with yellow lines . This is really the basis of your work: a bad fabric is like building a house on sand. You risk accumulating problems (and frustration).
When you're just starting out, you don't always know how to properly stretch the fabric or how tightly to use it. You're afraid of pulling too hard and tearing everything. However, it's often the opposite: The tauter the fabric, the smoother the tufting.
Are you pressing too hard? Pulling the gun back too quickly? Or are you tufting in an undesired direction (e.g., from top to bottom)? These are common mistakes that can weaken the fabric.
Another common problem: staying in one place for too long with the trigger held down. If your tufting gun's scissors don't find any wool to cut, they'll end up attacking the fabric directly.
Now that you know how to prevent holes, what if the damage is already done? Don't panic: there are several ways to repair a torn canvas without throwing out your project.
If the hole is large enough (from 5 cm), the easiest way is to place a piece of tufting fabric as reinforcement at the back.
Steps to follow:
Cut a square or rectangle a little larger than the hole.
Place it on the back of the canvas, well stretched.
Secure it with fabric glue , iron-on adhesive or a few hand stitches .
Once dry, you can gently resume tufting over the top.
If the hole is small, there's no need to add a patch. You can mend it manually with a needle.
How to do it:
Take a discreet thread (for example on the side of the canvas).
With a needle, gently close the hole, like a stitch: follow the lines of the weft, horizontally and vertically.
You can then tuft lightly over the top to hide the repair.
We recommend two types: the premium tufting cloth and the white cloth with yellow lines , both designed to withstand the pressure of the tufting gun.
Yes. It's entirely possible to reattach a canvas using a fabric patch or iron-on adhesive. This allows you to continue your project with peace of mind.
In this case, a simple needle and thread repair is often sufficient. The goal is to neatly close the fibers so that they do not open further.
Making a hole in your canvas is always unpleasant... but it's also a normal part of learning how to tuft. The important thing is to understand why it happens , and to know how to correct it without stress.
Be kind to yourself, keep experimenting, and remember: even the greatest rugmakers started out making mistakes. You're on the right track!
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