Question About Minor Pelt Repair

Hey folks,

I own a cross fox pelt, it is a personal wallhanger for myself that I do not have any intention of selling at any point. It has about a 1.5 inch diameter hole in the *thin* skin on the underside, right by its hind legs (otherwise mint condition). I am looking to repair it when I get the chance but have a couple questions for those with experience. Thank you in advance for any advice, I greatly appreciate it!

My current idea to repair this is flip the pelt partly inside out, sew it together as normal, then reinforce the area by gluing down a small patch of semi-thin, porous fabric over the area.

- Would this work?
- Will this be stable for many years?
- What sort of glue should I use?
- What fabric if you know?
- I have no intentions of partly mounting, rehydrating, reselling, etc, but what risks should I be aware of if any? I just don't want to wreck the pelt by accident.

Thank you so much!

 

Thanks for the response! Sounds like a good plan. And you're right, I have no real reason to repair this (it's not an area where any tension is placed hanging), simply more of a preference thing. Thanks!