Seam Repair The seam is ripping out in my jogger stroller, wondering if there is any kind of heavy duty patch that I could purchase to fix it. Thanks in advance for your time.

My sister inlaw cut some excess leather from underneath the couch used some gorilla glue the patch glued from below the original fabric a patch on the bottom instead of over the top so not to have a raise seam that would peal off . It isn't new but it isn't that bad. hope Its not a big rip.

your local hardware store [ lowes, menards ,ace, home depot ] should carry a variety of solutions for you....loctite is one brand, but also poxy power makes excellent adhesives for vinyl and other manmade materials....just be sure to clean, with soap and water, then alcohol 99% and let dry prior to using adhesives....also allow adhesives to properly dry to full strength prior to using stroller....usually 24hrs or so to fully cure

The torn seat must be repaired or if the damge is more it must be replaced. you can try with soft washable cushions on the seat that would help after the seat is repaired. Secondly the back support suspension as you mentioned can be an aligment issue and if there was any damage while it was transported this change would have affected the framework and so there will be shift. Keep the stroller on flat ground and measure all side, if there is a bend you can use force to strengthen and correct.

Should be able to patch it with a good patch kit like this one http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=heavy+duty+vinyl+patch+kit&hl=en&prmd=ivns&biw=1600&bih=799&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=7327061604558595721&sa=X&ei=mH3QTffsHIX00gHdgM2UDg&ved=0CGMQ8wIwAQ#

• If that patch can handle the pressure of a water bed then it will fix your House Bouncer as well.

Regards, Tony

contact local vehicle trailer repair garage.they will probably have rubberised repair patches that they use on curtain sided trailers.it should do the job.

First I would use some fabric glue (you can get it in the craft or fabric stores) then I would put a patch on it to cover the damaged part and make the fabric stronger. Some of the iron on patches are not very strong and they start to come off. Maybe just glue on a patch with the fabric glue.
Good luck!

Littletikes.com has a patch kit they sell for $3.75. it's under the link at the bottom for replacement parts.

Instep does have replacement parts for some of their strollers. For $25 I was able to purchase a new seating pad.

those strips are called the ditches, where the panels are joined together. The material is supposed to stay soft. Under the sealer are spot welds where the panels are welded together.

Sealers
In addition to repairing the weld area, proper sealing of the joints is essential to a quality repair. Sealers are intended to prevent wind noise, water, dust and exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle and also perform as anti-corrosion barriers. Sealers need to be applied to such areas as door and rear compartment lid hem flanges, wheelhouse, quarter outer, floor, cowl, roof and various other panel-to-panel attaching points. The following joint sealers are recommended for use depending upon the application:

• Brushable Seam Sealer - A sealer intended to restore the original brushed seam look. It is used to seal lap joints in sheet metal that are spot welded, such as on floorpans, cowls, trunk seams, etc.
• Joint and Seam Sealer - A firm setting but flexible sealer for interior and exterior joints and seams.
• Drip-Check Sealer - A heavy bodied sealer designed for use on exposed seams.

Sealers should remain flexible after curing and must be paintable. Follow the manufacturer's directions for use of materials selected.
Any damage to originally sealed joints should be corrected by resealing. Along with attaching points of new panels, open joints which require bridging of sealer to close a gap should be sealed using a heavy-bodied sealer.

are you still looking for an answer? if so I can help but I don't want to type all day if you already fixed it.