I have a 20 foot patio awning with cover and it's developed a tear along the seam near the entrance door. It's about 4" long. I'm not where I can do much about it for now...anyone h...
I would use a sewing awl and stich it up with 15 lb braded fishing line. I bought my awl 45 years ago at Tandy and it still works fine. Makes leather, vinyl and canvas repair a cinch.