I haven't busted one for ages, but I kinda wish I could back in time now and fish all those Michelin Mud ii I killed from the recycle bin. I patched some from the inside and glued a few but there were some where a needle and thread could have been the obvious answer.
Do people actually sew them up?
I supposed at £50 for a new tyre why not. It's like tubs all over again!