Reddit reviews Leather Magic Leather Repair Kit

I think you should look into a leather repair kit. It would be worth a try before tearing the whole thing apart. Alternatively you could try to match the material and just replace the panel with the scratches. If you do try to reupholster make sure you have lots of room. My Hubby and I reupholstered a small chair in the living room of a tiny apartment and it about ended our marriage. As far as tips: learn to love a curved needle and making paper pattern pieces of all the panels helped me but I was using directional fabric. Good luck, your are going to need it.

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You can fill cracked or damaged leather with a color matched vinyl repair kit. You mix the colors to match the existing color, fill the tear/cut, apply a textured pad that replicates the leather grain and then apply heat to set the repair until it dries. You can then apply a thin coat of spray on lacquer to seal the area if desired. This is the kit I am referring to:

http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Repair-Kit-Magic/dp/B0002Q6362

Alternatively, search for a qualified furniture repair (touch up) person. often the people trained to repair wood furniture are trained in leather repair also. If you have trouble finding someone, try calling your local upholsterer or furniture stores and ask them. They may know of local repair people.