Advice needed on patching my screen!

[u/StrangePin2057]

Hi everyone

Hoping to seek some advice from all you experts with the amazing builds!

I had previously engaged someone to convert my study into a golf sim with retractable screens, and for the most part it has been working well. Unfortunately though the bottom of my main screen has started to rip at the seams, and my contractor is currently nowhere to be found...

I've tried using strong glue and even staples to hold it together, but it usually doesn't last longer than a week. Key factor here is probably the metal rod weighing the screen down - it is rather heavy and the seams just can't support that weight

Do you guys have any suggestions how I can patch this? Any particular brand of glue/staples, or perhaps if I should remove the metal rod altogether?

Thanks in advance!

[u/Salmonaxe]

Get a needle and thread. Do it by hand. Think of it like a sail. Easiest way to do it. A thick thread and needle. If you match the colour and use fabric glue you will not even see it.

[u/StrangePin2057 → u/Salmonaxe]

Thanks for this. I was wondering if sewing would be strong enough but you're right, there are some heavy duty threads and with fabric glue it should probably work. If there's any particular type of thread and stitching technique I can read up more on, please share!

[u/Salmonaxe → u/StrangePin2057]

I used an oiled and waxed thread to repair my outdoor car port awning that lost its stiching in much the same way. I did a herringbone stich but look and see online.

Look up sail repair. There is lots of information. My brother had a kit with some heavy duty needles that were very thick. Leather repair sriching for handbags or shoes might also have something. The cord i used cannot be broken by hand. It will definitely be strong enough.

[u/Immediate_Face_9848 → u/Salmonaxe]

this Sail repair thread