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I have a Wynnster Cygnus 8 and have ripped one of the flaps (at the seam) which attach the guy ropes to the tent. 

Not had any problems with it so far as the weather has always been nice but we are going to cornwall next week and there WILL be rain!!

What is the best way to repair this??  What thread is best for stitching tent seams??  Will a good stitching and a bottle of seam sealer do the job and keep us dry??

Thanks in advance.

Jonks.

I would strongly recommend that you use proper industrial thread.  You can buy thread (as opposed to cotton) from haberdashery shops but it can be very thick whereas the industrial thread is extremely strong but thinner.

I used to make horse rugs and this was all I ever used as it was so reliable.  If you have trouble getting some, ask Webby to send me your email address and I would be happy to send you some thread.

You will need seam sealer and you should be able to get this at a camping shop.  I repaired a TT and FC using my thread and some seam sealer and it worked a treat.

Hope this helps.

Jazzycats.

Thanks for the info folks thats a great help.

I am due to leave on Thursday night so dont think I will have time to get thread through the post and carry out the repairs but thanks so much for the offer, it is very kind.

Fatbloke....you and your wife are just too clever.  If you wanna come and meet us in cornwall on Friday morning to repair my tent...I will hold the umberella for you!

Thanks again

Jonks.