I ran into the same problem and asked for advice on this board. Someone suggested Stitch Witchery. It's fusible tape. I folded what was left of the fabric under, and ironed it on. I think (hope) it will hold after the quilting.
Originally Posted by
toadmomma
I was watching a video of a pro quilter who won alot of awards internationally, she was from England, and she said that when that happens just put fusable web under neath the tear fuse it in place
and when you quilt it insure you quilt over it and no one will notice. She said once done and quilted it was not noticable, even by the judges.
Good luck