Failing canvas stitching

[C Anderson]

Hi, I have a c24 c and the stitches on my rear canvas is failing where the velcro is sewn on. Is there an answer or reason for this?

 

[dbsea]

the thread often fails due to UV exposure - it's the first thing to go.

 

[dclagett]

If the fabric is in good condition, take it to a canvas shop and have it restiched. I had mine restiched a couple years ago and the binimi still looks great after 7 years.

 

[forfun1960]

I had a few places where the stitches were failing and I was able to fix them easily with a Speedy Sticher without even removing the canvas from my Ranger R-23. https://www.speedystitcher.com/#the-basics.

 

[Maggie Anne]

I had a similar issue after about five years. The speedy stitcher worked well. A bit time consuming but it can be done in place. I ordered a supply of the waxed thread from Amazon.

BUTUZE 330 Yards Leather Sewing Waxed Thread - 150D 33 Yards Per Spool Stitching Thread for Leather Craft

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09KB ... =UTF8&th=1

 

[C Anderson]

I've already done some patches with my speedy stitcher. I'm just surprised this is happening so soon. The boat's 2 years old. If they used a proper poly thread I'd think it should last longer. I'm on the Puget sound and my last boat was years older before I had this problem.

 

[piglet 2013]

Some cleaning products especially ones containing bleach can be hard on the thread.
Darin