FAQ / Help

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ORIGINAL AND LOOSE THREAD TATTER PATCH?

Both The Original and Loose Thread Tatter Patch protect your garment from further damage from natural wear and tear. The sad but common foot or toe through your perfect or precious threads in your hole or tear. They also allow you to make your own, one-of-a-kind distressed denim look.

The Original Tatter Patch is a sturdy fabric patch that mimics the appearance of distressed thread, with a hint of skin peeking out.

Can be cut to a smaller size(s).
Has the appearance of the skin between threads from nude a translucent backing but does not allow your skin to come through.

The Loose Thread Tatter Patch is the same patch the original patch, with a few unique exceptions:

Allows for you natural skin to peek out under the loose thread.
Cannot be cut to size or shape.
Middle of mesh backing is trimmed out once applied.

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT SIZE PATCH IS THE RIGHT SIZE?

Update: We have helpful video guides now available to show you how to properly measure your garment.

Non-stretch or loose-fitting denim – Measure hole or tear at its widest and longest point. Add 1- 1 ½ ” to the length and width for adhesive bonding.

Stretch or tight skinny denim – Since Tatter Patch is not a stretchy product it is not always as straight forward with the application process as it is with a non-stretch or loose-fitting garment. If you do not measure your garment while wearing, the stress from the patch being too small will cause it to pop off. However, there is a way to apply once you have measured properly to determine the size needed:

Put your garment on. Next measure your hole or tear at its widest and longest point while sitting down in relaxed bent knee position.
Be sure to add 1 – 1 ½ ” extra to the length and width of your measurement for the adhesive bonding process.

DO TATTER PATCH PRODUCTS WORK ON ALL FABRICS?

All patch products are best used on all natural or polyblend fibers. The adhesive will not adhere to rayon or nylon fibers for long and will most likely fall of in the wash quickly.

WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY TATTER PATCH?

All garments - Scissors, pen or pencil, regular iron (not a steam iron)
Stretch or tight skinny jeans - Stick pins, ironing board or surface you can pin to and iron on

WHAT ARE YOUR REPAIR KITS BEST USED FOR?

Our repair kits are like a band-aid for split or torn seams as well as knee and crotch area stability and repair. To maintain a perfect distressed hole or tear and to keep worn areas from distressing further. Having 4 way stretch for extra movement and support.

WHY IS MY PATCH POPPING OFF OF MY TIGHT OR STRETCHY JEANS?

If you have not properly measured your garment's tear or hole while wearing you most likely have purchased and applied too small of a patch. Follow our video guides here to learn how to correctly measure before you buy.

WHY DID MY PATCH POP IN ONE AREA OR COME OFF AFTER A FEW WASHES?

Improper application is the reason for most bonding issues. Possible mistakes made before or during application are:

Not using a dry, high enough heat
Rushed or improper bonding time
Uneven heat distribution from not ironing entire service area equally
Having a patch in a tight or heavily stressed area and wearing the garment before 24 hours is up giving time for the adhesive to set

We highly recommend you watch our video guides and follow along to get the best bond for your patch.

Once you have washed your garment the exposed adhesive will not apply like a fresh adhesive. You will need to use fresh adhesive for re-application. You can use leftover adhesive from your original application or purchase extra adhesive to re-apply.

WHAT DO I DO IF MY PATCH COMES LOOSE OR POPS OUT DUE TO EARLY WEAR, EXCESSIVE STRAIN OR IMPROPER APPLICATION BEFORE WASHING?

No worries! Repeat Step 4 on Tatter Patch how to guides.

OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS & IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

Before applying a patch to your garment, take a few minutes to watch the how to video associated with your product.
HEAT IS YOUR FRIEND - As long as the fabric is not delicate silk or linen, you are using heat release paper for protection, and you are monitoring the garment between heat sessions. You can repeat heating steps a few times without incident.
Tatter Patch is not recommended on dry clean only or delicate fibers with ironing instructions involving medium to light heat. Nylon fibers will bond with adhesive for a time but will not last.
Denim and Tatter Patch products should only wash in cold water
Wait 24 hours before washing and wearing your Tatter-tactic new look.