Here is a video on repairing a small cut in your leather.  You should only attempt this repair on protected leather.  (See the knowing your leather article)  You will need just a few easy tools that you probably already have around your house:

       A soft, white cloth, a small piece of cloth, scissors, a paint brush w/ a round bottom, Aileens craft glue, a dull paring knife, a straight pin, a hair dryer, a heavy book.

Now just watch the video a few times through and give the repairs a try. 

       Even if you don't find you can do the repair, your attempt will not damage anything.  You can always hire a leather professional to do the work for you. 

       When you complete these steps, you will have a solidly repaired tear that should not reopen or tear further.You will still see a line at the top where the cut was before you repaired it.  If you want a repair that looks more finished off, a leather professional can fill the line, recolor the area and clear-coat protect it.  You can check our service professionals section for the name of a good professional to hire. 

       Let me know how the process goes for you.  You can even send me before/after pictures to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and I'd be happy to post them so you can show off your new leather repair skills.   

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