'ave a go at fixin' it man, for goodness sake
. the holes are already there. get some thickish waxed / cotton thread, or even strong thick nylon, a largish needle, and a thimble, and a pair of pliers.
'CUT' a length of thread , about 10", thread the needle and pull about 3" thro. Then stick your finger in your ear, any ear, and wiggle it about a bit, then retract said finger and hold the eye of the needle , with thread looped thro it, with your 'waxy finger and thumb, then rotate the needle, and pull away slightly as you do, to twine the thread together. ( or dubbin', or proofhide).
then at the other end tie a knot at the end, then tie another knot at the end so it knots over the first, to make a bigger knot.
Find first hole in object, and push thro, with thimble, then pull out t'other side with pliers, till it comes to the knot. Dont pull too hard, or you'll snap the thread. then back up opposite way, but dont pull it too tight this time leaving a small loop, then thread back down again, but pass the needle thro the loop you left, then pull tight. then carry on.
Do the loop thing every 4-5 stiches, and at the end. and BINGO, saved yourself a TENNER.
just remember
''A man who has never made a mistake, has never made anything''
