I had the same issue with my couches and I simply found a piece of fabric that was close in color, hemmed the edges and then used a double sided fusible to iron it directly on to the couch. Did not have any issues with anything and in 3 years that it's been attached have had no pulling away. It blends in enough so that my guests do not see the repair. Cost for the 1/4 yard of fabric probably $2.00.