Either way, attach the patches to the inside of the inner thigh area before any signs of wear occur. The use of a blind stitch makes the hole disappear and. Make sure not to cut any of the thread holding the patch to your jeans. How to stop jeans from ripping in the thighs quora. Instead of throwing away my jeans, i repair them and keep on wearing for months or even. Mar 26, 20 inner thigh holes are the bane of my existence. Bias cut patches for repairing jeans with stretch inner thigh repair. The jeans i sewed the patches onto are made with 2way stretch denim, stretching across the jeans. The area of the inner thighs can be sensitive to a rough patch. Mend jeans with holes in the thighs, the proper way. Repairing jeans with invisible mending closet case patterns. If the hole to be mended is in an area that receives a lot of wear the inner thigh, knees, seat, etc. How to repair ripped jeans inner thigh gallery ideas. Apr 14, 2010 the area of the inner thighs can be sensitive to a rough patch.
How to repair ripped jeans threads patching ripped jeans via resweater. Fixing rubbed thigh holes in jeans my jeans arent the most expensive. Ironon patches are easier, but prone to curling and can fall off if the jeans are laundered in hot water or placed inside the dryer. She put knee patches on the inside of the knees and he no longer wore them out. And in this case, in two spots, right at the inner thigh. Sep 02, 2016 cooler weather means wearing jeans frequently, and wearing jeans frequently means wearing jeans out more quickly than you ever thought possible. Having three active boys, i see jeans deteriorate right before my eyes. How to repair ripped jeans how to fix ripped jeans. Anyone out there have a home remedy for helping to mend torn jeans that does not require an iron. Think of this stretch denim as a patch inside your jeans. How to repair threadbare jeans in just a few simple steps. How to prevent jeans from wearing out between the thighs. Literally all of my jeans in the last fourfive years have gone out this waythey wear on my inner thigh and eventually start ripping at the seam. All of the patches were placed on the upper, inner thigh area of stretch jeans.
Ive only darned socks before, so i decided to try something new and attempt to fix the jeans. My favorite pair of jeans ripped in the crotch area my jumbo thighs wore the. Amazons choice for jean patches for inner thighs zefffka premium quality denim iron on jean patches nosew shades of blue 12 pieces assorted cotton jeans repair kit 3 by 414 4. An easy, nosew way to patch jeans successful homemakers. The two most readily available types of denim patches are either ironed or sewed onto the jeans. Jan 08, 2020 how to prevent jeans from wearing out in the inner thighs. When you are finished patching, just run a straight stitch back over the original inside seam i back. Ill never toss a pair of jeans for inner thigh holes again. How to fix holes in jeans without sewing our everyday life. Let me tell you the story of two pairs of jeans with holeey knees and other worn places, and show you my methods success. If your denim is a little tight in the thighs, youre not alonecrotch and inner thigh wearthrough is the most common repair that denim therapy performs. How to fix a hole in stretch fabric like spandex 10 easy tips.
Use our invisible mending technique to repair jeans and denim on a home sewing. The example we are using is one of heathers first pair of ginger jeans, so you can imagine these have seen quite a few years of wear. Array of thread colours to match your denim 2 to 3 is ideal. I have a few pairs of really great jeans that are still going strong. How to fix a hole in stretch fabric like spandex 10 easy. Wearing hosiery, slip shorts, or control shorts under your jeans will make them last longer. An easy way to fix holes in your jeans and other garments. If you are using a cool ironon patch like those from 2015.
With taming the laundry giant and yummy, delicious granola bar recipe posts last week, i am on a homey kick right now. Instead, you can fix holes in jeans without using needle, thread or a sewing machine. Think it is the perfect time to share my sewing post as well. I didnt want to give up on my jeans, so i sent them into a service that claimed to fix them. The patch should be at least 2cm bigger than the hole in each direction. Alright now grab the scissors and the leg of your really old pair of jeans. After shortening these jeans, i decided to give patching the inner thigh holes a try.
Although it seems counterintuitive to make the rip wider, your finished mend will look neater without frayed thread caught in it. How do you mend wear in jeans on the inner thigh area. Anyone who has thighs knows about this problem, so this is a great way to keep your favourite jeans. Im so going to do this to my fav pair of jeans that i thought were done for. Sewing in a patch to fix a larger hole find a patch or suitable patching material. Whip stitch the thread will wrap continuously in loops around the edge of the fabric. How to fix holes in blue jeans the happy housewife home. After getting holes in the thighs of my jeans, i decided to test a service that claims to fix them. Flip the jeans inside out and finish ironing with pressure to secure the patch. The only part that gets ruined is the inner thighs. Jeans do not need to be washed after every wear, and should never be placed in the dryer.
Hand sewing a hole or rip in a pair of jeans is something i recommend only if the tear isnt very wide. Hand repairs how to hand darn, patch, and repair hems. Master denim repair jeans restoration with indigo proof artofittake in pants under the belt. The jeans i sewed the patches onto are made with 2. Were spending this week in the workshop creating some new projects, and so, in addition to new content and cool inspiration, well be sharing some classics from manmades alltime greatest hits. I have several pairs of jeans which are intact for the most part. Array of thread colours to match your denim 2 to 3. But, our budget doesnt allow me to purchase new jeans every time a pair springs a hole.
How to repair ripped jeans inner thigh in some jeans, this causes a problem. Feb 16, 2018 in this tutorial, were going to show you how to repair a tear on the inner thigh of your jeans. Turn your jeans inside out and use sharp scissors to remove any part of the patch that isnt sewn down. Cut it wider than the rip on all sides, knowing that you can trim it down a bit later.
First cut a rough patch from the leg of the old jeans. And since i started applying this method it helped a lot to keep safe my jeans crotch area. Spread fabric glue around the edges of the hole to stop it from growing. How to patch stretch jeans so they still stretch the daily sew.
Thigh rips in jeans are the nemesis of anyone who has thighs. Vicki found that she needed to patch jeans not long after mikes local truck driving company decided to no longer provide company uniforms but rather require their drivers to wear their own pants with companybranded tshirts. Place the patch over the hole, lay your jeans flat, and pin the patch to the jeans. How to repair ripped jeans with a sewing machine gallery. Inner thigh jeans repair clothing repair jeans, patching. Place the patch over the hole, right side up, and iron for 46 seconds. Mending jeans with thigh rub holes sewing jeans, how to.
Using patches to eliminate the holes in jeans takes less time and skill. Fixing and patching inner thigh wear, jean holes or tears with todays prewashed jeans and worn look pants, the softer cotton wears through quickly in stress areas. You can also reinforce new jeans with knee patches on the inside of the leg. Men find that wearing boxers keep their jeans longer. There are a few places that do this, but the one i tried is denim therapy. It is the only spot that i ever wear through my jeans, which doubly stinks because then you cant turn them into shorts.
We worked hard for these, even if they do rub the seams threadbare along the upper inseam. You can stabilize the jeans from the inside with a patch. It seems in one split second jeans move from the good to play category on the shelf. I found that the cheaper the jeans, the quicker holes would rub into the thighs. Vicki found that she needed to patch jeans not long after mikes local truck driving company decided to no longer provide company uniforms but rather require their drivers to wear their own pants with companybranded tshirts patching jeans isnt hard depending on the mending that needs to be done. Having five girls that dance and the thinner jeans they make now, we have had our share of torn jeans and worn spots on their jeans. How to mend a rip in the thigh of your jeans crafting a. I have 3 pairs of holey jeans i have been holding onto for years. Oct 01, 2015 read on to learn how to repair threadbare jeans. Mend your almost ruined jeans after the inner thigh part rubs.
The area was stretched after each set of stitches, and the fusing, to test if it would still stretch and also recover after being stretched. With the jeans facing you, slide the patch on the inside of the jeans with the adhesive side facing up and iron the top side of the jeans first so you know how the finished product will look. If your favorite jeans are exhibiting one of these signs, a denim repair service may be able to come to your rescue. Have you worn a rip or tear in the crotch or inner thigh of your favourite jeans. Apr 06, 20 fixing rubbed thigh holes in jeans my jeans arent the most expensive. Turn the jeans inside out and cut a piece of scrap denim or other heavy, nonstretch fabric.
How to fix ripped jeans without a sewing machine ehow. Iron on patches for clothing jeans 30 pcs, denim repair patches kit 4. Fixing holes in jeans, inner thigh or crotch from rubbing. Cut a patch out of a spare pair of pants i used bottoms from boys pants i made into cutoffs and old, trashed pairs of my husbands jeans that covers the hole generously. Inner thigh jeans repair clothing repair jeans, patching jeans, how to. Fixing and patching inner thigh wear, jean holes or tears. How to prevent jeans from wearing out in the inner thighs. How to patch stretch jeans so they still stretch the. Whatever the reason for the holes, you dont have to become a fashion designer and make them into a pair of jean shorts. Patching is a great way to repair large holes that form at knees and pockets.
I used the denim from the lower part of his jeans, so now he has a pair of fabulous cut. This will stop the excess parts of the patch from rubbing on your thighs when you wear your jeans. Patching holely jeans without patches our outofsync life. How to mend a rip in the thigh of your jeans crafting a green. Jean repair tips or tricks fatshionista livejournal. If you want a basic fix without adding too many distracting elements these are. Iron the area that needs patching, then apply according to. This will be much easier than trying to sew the patch on with the jeans as is. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I have five daughters and as you can imagine, we have had our share of wear holes and torn jeans. When they got older, the crotch and inner thigh area has worn through and worn out leaving holes.
Cut a piece of blue jean fabric or fabric of your choice larger than the hole the patches pictured above were 3 inches by 3 34 inches. The more you launder your jeans, the more you break down the fibers, causing the denim to get thinner and more likely to break. Repairing your jeans with a sewing machine becomes a more complicated project, but you can keep the activity simple by using a hand sewing technique instead. With stains, consider spot treating them and letting it air dry.
You can pick material to patch with that either blends in or contrasts the material you are patching, depending on your desired look. You want to make sure it will cover the entire area of the hole with a 1412 overlap around the entire edge. Apr 07, 2015 i have five daughters and as you can imagine, we have had our share of wear holes and torn jeans. Anyone who has thighs knows about this problem, so this is a great way to keep your favourite. Allow to cool and then test to be sure the patch adhered to the jeans. My mum used to do this with my brothers pants a s a kid. If the patch rubs your leg, there are stabilizers available that you can ironon over the patch so it wont rub. If you are patching your jeans with scrap denim and fusible, you should apply the patch from the inside. Jan 18, 2016 patching is a great way to repair large holes that form at knees and pockets. You can buy ironon patches in denim and trim them down to size oval or round for better adhesion.
Theres a very easy mending solution which can also be used preventatively which will save your jeans and the delicate skin of your. With todays prewashed jeans and worn look pants, the softer cotton wears through quickly in stress areas. Mend your almost ruined jeans after the inner thigh part rubs thin by. Cooler weather means wearing jeans frequently, and wearing jeans frequently means wearing jeans out more quickly than you ever thought possible.
Spread fabric glue around the edges of the hole to stop it from growing 2. Its tempting to just toss your jeans when they rip in the thigh. Cut off any excess parts of the patch or denim scrap. My favorite pair of jeans had holes in the thighs from repeated wears. Dec, 2014 mend your almost ruined jeans after the inner thigh part rubs thin by using singer iron on patches. Never mind that i spend half the day grubbing around on my knees or button my jeans, its always the thighs that go first. Ripped jeans may be sold brand new in stores, but if you arent into having tears in yours, you can fix them without using a sewing machine. Denim patches applied to the inside of the jeans at the inner thighs before wearing will protect that area and lower the chances of having your jeans blow out. I cut and sewed a few denim patches from an ancient pair of jeans i had. How to fix holes in blue jeans the happy housewife.
Czorange 20pcs iron on patches for jean clothing iron on patches denim nosew knee patches,5 colors. If your favorite pairs are ripping, fraying, or just showing more wearandtear than youd like, these 10 diys will keep them functioning and looking fabulous all fall. Get the best deals on patching jeans inner thigh and save up to 70% off at poshmark now. You cant even tell the patch is there after you sew over the hole in a grid fashion. Fixing rubbed thigh holes in jeans a blackbirds epiphany. Iron the area that needs patching, then apply according to the directions on the packagelabel. Mend your almost ruined jeans after the inner thigh part. Fixing holes in jeans, inner thigh or crotch from rubbing i did a blog post about a year and a half ago about fixing the inner thigh of your pants that have worn through as the new stretch jean fabric is less durable and sturdy than the old regular cotton jean fabric.
Ill show you how i mended my jeans, those annoying crotchinner thigh holes and rips. In this tutorial, were going to show you how to repair a tear on the inner thigh of your jeans. Fixing crotch pant hole no sew method almost like new youtube. I have been trying a method for a couple of months i developed as a result of tens of jeans ripped in the crotch and became useless. Using a seam ripper, open the inner seam of the jeans approximately 4 inches above and below the hole. If you make your own, you can reinforce the inner thigh to avoid them wearing out so fast. Zefffka premium quality denim iron on jean patches nosew shades of blue 12 pieces assorted cotton jeans repair kit 3 by 414 4. My sister needed her jeans fixed so she gave them to me.