How to patch blue jeans the right way!
Tips for how to make less noticeable patches for torn jeans. Save money and embarrassment. Don't send your kids out with a patch that looks like this. Learn how to patch'em the right way.
I just hate throwing out good jeans. And I always try to patch'em when possible.
#1 was a challenge but not a lost cause.
#2 was a fairly simple to fix.
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In this tutorial I'll show you how to repair 2 different types of rips.
1. Torn inseam(riding mishap)
2. Snag(fence climbing mishap)
3. Cut away all the lose threads.
4. Use Pellon wonder-under to make your patches.
5. From an old pair of jeans(that match the color of the pair your repairing) cut a patch the desired size and iron on the pellon.(we will be putting the patch on the inside so iron the pellon on the side that will be facing up)
6. After a minute when it has cooled, peal away the paper.
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| This is very important. Take another look at the photo at the top of the post. Now look where the arrow is pointing. Big difference! |
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7. Iron the patch on the inside of the pants. Follow the directions on the pellon.
8. This pair needed 2 patches.
9. With your machine set on zig-zag and using matching thread, sew from the outside of the pants. Zig-zag back and forth, darning it. Then sew around the perimeter of the patch.
10. When sewing over the seams be careful or you will break the needle. Using a denim needle is a good idea.
11. Snag #2 is almost invisible. No one should be lookin' at your rear that close anyway!
12. Torn-inseam #1 may not be town worthy but will live to ride another day!
Total savings $50
Time spent 30 minutes
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Great tutorial. I have several rips in my fav pair of jeans, got the demin needle but turned out my zig zag isn't working so off to the maintenance shop. I'll keep this post in mind when I do future patches as yours does look so much better than mine!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial. Didn't known about Pellon Wonder Under. I just hope I can find it in Canada.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post. This is some thing I have been wanting to learn. I go thru a lot of jeans.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great tutorial! With the hub's work pants this will definitely come in handy!! Thanks so much for linking it up to Fantabulous Friday @ Little Becky Homecky!
ReplyDeleteKatie @ Little Becky Homecky
I was just asking my friend how to repair jeans last night. My husband has a couple pairs with some pretty serious holes. He's picky about his jeans--I hope he likes Wonder Under.
ReplyDeleteDang I wish I would have seen this the other day but it was like #12 only on both sides... don't try to squeeze into jeans straight out of the dryer and least don't try to rush it... :(
ReplyDeleteThat is such a helpful tutorial! My dad used to patch his work jeans and they definitely looked something like your top pick.:) I just take ripped jeans and make stuff out of them. But usually they're wearing thin in more places than I have patches.:)
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm going to have to get out my sewing maching and give this a try! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is similar to how I patch my husbands jeans- I used to do like the bad example and he wouldn't wear them!Good idea with the wonder under- I usually buy the iron on patches then sew them up!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips!! I needed this :) Thanks for linking up to my I Love Fridays link party!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea...thanks for sharing. I will be putting this to use for sure and featuring it on Tickled Pink (when I get the features up)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the visual help- I have a few pants that I need to do this with.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lost art..thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteBonnie @ Uncommon