best practice for repairing puncture in down jacket?

[CloudBee]

I just snagged DS's down jacket (Patagonia Down Sweater) for next year on a BST in mint condition for $30. Okay, every inch of it is in mint condition, minus 2 small punctures.

The Patagonia site has partnered with iFixIt, and has a full tutorial on replacing baffles. (Think - replacing a single square in a quilt.) I do not have time for that. I was thinking I would just find matching thread, and stitch them up tightly, and cleanly. They're right at the cuffs, so they don't impact the overall aesthetic.

Can anyone suggest some type of clear iron-on patch that will last through a lifetime of washes? Or some other magic? Something almost as easy as a line of stitches, but "cleaner"?

The jacket retails for $99 and is considered car seat safe, so I pounced on it when the listing went up. We live in our down sweaters all winter, and the style fits him really well. I'm willing to spend some time fixing it, but don't think I can manage baffle replacement!

[isabel]

I wonder if something like this would hold up well since it's intended for outdoor gear.

www.google.com/shopping/product/1685219544439822135?lsf=seller:1209243,store:15629070508309921650&ei=v86gVKmgJsmGyAT7_4GgAw&hl=en&lsft=cm_mmc%3Acse_LIA&prds=oid%3A15430885314351320660

[spitforspat]

What is BST?

If time isn't an issue you can try sending back to patagonia for repair. You may have to go through an authorized retailer.

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Can you post a picture of the tear?

How many times will you have to wash the coat?

[CloudBee]

Thanks for the suggestions! I will check these products out, and post pics tomorrow.

Right now we wash his down sweater once a week. I'm sure it will still be that often next year.

[CloudBee]

Dec 28, 2014 22:54:02 GMT -5 spitforspat said:

What is BST?

If time isn't an issue you can try sending back to patagonia for repair. You may have to go through an authorized retailer.

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There are tons of FB pages where you can BST specific brands and products.