[defcon65]

I like it! Cheapskate repairs are so much more satisfying then buying, installing, etc. Try wetting and ironing the old wrap before trying to use it as a template. You may want to cruise back down to Goodwill to get an old iron for this - every shop needs one! When it comes time to stitch together the pieces, the shoe repair guy can do it for you and make a strong seam. Post pictures! This is the mother of all bootstrap repairs, yuk, yuk.