You can purchase vinyl repair kits at larger hardware and automotive stores to repair a tear in vinyl upholstery. Vinyl repair kits typically include a texture pad to duplicate the fabric's texture for a seamless repair.

1. Insert an iron-on patch through the tear so that the adhesive side contacts the backside of the torn fabric.
2. Iron one side of the tear until the patch sticks firmly to the back of the cloth on that side.
3. Adjust the torn spot for smoothness over the other side of the patch.
4. Iron the second half of the patch, moving it toward the tear.
5. If necessary, apply fabric adhesive to the tear for a stronger bond.

Patch a hole in fabric or vinyl upholstery:

1. Locate and remove excess material from a hidden area of the upholstered furniture sufficiently large to cover the hole.
2. Trim the upholstery to match the hole and surrounding pattern.
3. Apply an iron-on patch (see above) or apply adhesive to a backing cloth to the back of the damaged area.
4. Use fabric adhesive or a small iron-on patch to install the material patch in the hole.
5. Allow the adhesive to fully dry before use.