So youve probably seen this tutorial of mine on how to mend holes in jeans like a pro. If i want holes in blue jeans all i need to do is let my boys wear them for a few days. They are always ripping their jeans and putting holes in the knee. Nov 30, 2011 how to patching holes in knees of jeans. So i patched the inside, you can only see the white of the patch with the overlay of jeans and it is perfect.
I was just careful to cut inside the line of black. How to repair jeans with an oval patch this tidy oval patch has an oldfogey vibe, rather like a classic leather elbow patch on a. Jan 02, 2007 there is fabric glue available in craft section of department stores or craft supply stores or catalogs. Sew the patch to the inside of your jeans if you want to keep the hole visible.
I cant afford to buy new jeans for my child every time he puts a hole in them. Make sure the patch overlaps the ripped area, for complete coverage. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I used heavy thai patterned silk to patch the knee of my favorite pair of jeans and used the fabric to band around the top of the back pockets and the very bottom of the pant legs and everyone asks me where i got them from. Soft but durable synthetic suede patch on the inside of each leg from above the knee to the hem, with seams avoiding pressure points. You can make your own or buy ironon patches at the store and put them on the inside to reinforce the knee area. Fun way to patch holes in the knees of your kids jeans from jeanne at inside nanabreads head blog see more. The great thing about these knee patches is that there is no need to match colors, because the patch in not seen from the outside. Mar, 2012 these knee patches go on the inside of your denim jeans. Does anyone know a good idea to fix ripped jeans rip at the.
You will need a sewing machine, thread that is close in color to the denim. Our jean patches are meant to last several wash and dry cycles without falling off. The patchs tacky side helps hold the knees together too. These iron on backing patches are made from real denim material. Patch jeans from the inside tutorial becky november 5, 2015 sewing for children, tailoring, tutorials no comments sometimes the hole in your jeans is not meant to be there.
Patches for jeans, selizo 20 pcs iron on patches denim jean patches for clothing repair, inside jeans, 5 colors 4. I have always just used pieces of other denim jeans to patch my families pantsjeans. I tend to wear out or weaken the crotchextreme upper thighs of my jeans. You might wonder if it would be worth patching the knees from the inside from the point that the jeans are brand new. Nov 07, 2006 thats the only real way to get longevity out of ripped jeans without cutting them into jeans. Can also put a patch on the inside and then use the hoop or zig zag stitch on the sewing machine. We make iron on jean patches for the inside or outside of jeans. Then i turn them right side out and put them in my kids drawers so they can wear them. While they may make other types of pants appear ruined, many people see them as fashionable when it comes to jeans. Bullit jeans are the only licensed motorcycle jeans brand to use covec liners and therefore have a covec label sown to the back pocket. Well, i am expecting boy number three and poor kid is going to have a wardrobe full of hand me down hole in the knee jeans, so i went on a quest to find fun ways to patch those knees and stretch the clothing. I remember something about wholeknee patches from the tightwad gazette. Does anyone know a good idea to fix ripped jeans rip at. They are used for repairing frays, rips, and tears from the inside of jeans.
You can pass off some rips in your jeans as fashionablebut others, not so muchso its time to get the needle and thread out and do a little mending. You can stabilize the jeans from the inside with a patch. If you use a decorative cotton fabric be aware that children who make a hole in a pair of blue jeans are likely to make a hole in your decorative patch too. She has been running a monthly skillssharing repair event in bath called the big mend since spring 2012. I asked amy if i could show her technique, which is cute as well as practical. Crossing your legs is the most common cause but anything outside or inside your knee that puts pressure on the.
Looks like the best way to patch a hole, as i hate the patches knee look. I have a pair of silver jeans with a hole in the knee. Every now and again you find a product youve been looking far and wide for. Monster knee patches im going to use colored denim instead of felt. Blog post with picture tutorial, more info and links here. For denim ironon patches, try to find a patch which matches the general shade of the jeans. And i am relieve that i dont have to buy another pairs of jeans, just cause there are holes in the knees. The patch should be at least 2cm bigger than the hole in each direction. Instead of heading straight to shredded, patched knees stay at the distressed stage for awhile. Patching jeans my nosew method kelleigh ratzlaff designs. How do you mend wear in jeans on the inner thigh area.
Ill put the patch on the inside, and then just zigzag stitch back and forth, up and down, until ive quilted the patch over the hole. These knee patches go on the inside of your denim jeans. Knee patches all 3 what a cute idea for holes in your kids jeans. Patch jeans from the inside tutorial super simple sewing. Mar 29, 2019 place the patch over the hole, lay your jeans flat, and pin the patch to the jeans. You may find youve got a pretty large piece if the fabric around the hole is also worn. How to fix holes in blue jeans the happy housewife home. When i shop for clothes it always amazes me how expensive jeans are that have holes already in them. Mend holes in jeans while keeping the distressed look with this patching method. Stitch the side of the jeans back together turn the jeans inside out first. How to patch jeans and keep the distressed look youtube. Cut your scrap fabric large enough to cover the damaged area and a little extra to extend into an unworn part. Bullit products have bullit jeans branding on the rivets and buttons, the inside waistband and on a leather patch.
I am a seamstressquilter and interestingly enough i patch jeans professionally at the buckle, a high end denim retailer. This denim patch has the soft cotton exposed on the inside of the jeans for comfort. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Use a sturdy fabric such as corduroy or twill to repair the jeans. This is by far my most favorite method you simply cannot.
They seem to all be rough with their jeans, mostly due to the type of work they do. After ironing this to the inside of the jeans i have now gotten an extra couple of years of use. If using ironon patches, press the patch in place, and skip step 4. This tidy oval patch has an oldfogey vibe, rather like a classic leather elbow patch on a cosy cardigan. The extended knee patch is for extra grip and protection. Nov 05, 2015 patch jeans from the inside tutorial becky november 5, 2015 sewing for children, tailoring, tutorials no comments sometimes the hole in your jeans is not meant to be there. Our high quality knee patches are professionally printed and perfect to sew onto backpacks, jackets and more to give them some unique personality. It is the place most likely to get rips and tears, large. Too much trouble this way is easier and makes a longlasting patch. When using a machine i open the outside leg seam for better access to. I bought a pair of shredded jeans that had a few sections of white shredding. Its seriously an amazing method and i hope you check it out, but i also wanna share a followup with you. Patch the knees on the inside of the jeans not the outside. How to mend jeans when the holes are in the knees 9.
The crotch of your jeans is subject to all kinds of wear and tear including stretching, thighrubbing, and horribly timed seamsplitting. Unless youd like to place a colourful or conspicuous patch over the damaged area, slide the patch into the interior of the jeans, which should be kept rightside out. If the patch is going on the outside, make sure you fold a small hem under so that the edges of the patch look good and wont fray. Once i get it all sewn, i turn the leg inside out and trim the excess jean. How to mend a rip in the thigh of your jeans crafting a. To make the item long wearing, say for the knee of a pair of pants, put a patch on the inside as well. Colorful patches can lend an artistic and unique feel to the jeans, but most ironon patches come in denim shades. Even when a knee eventually wears through, it looks like this. Iron patches makes quality iron on jean patches right here in bend oregon. I would suggest using it and a piece of thick flannel material and here is the best part. Shop 140 skinny jeans knee patch from top brands such as amiri, hudson and levis and earn cash back from retailers such as bloomingdales, old navy and orchard mile all in one place.
But holes in the knee cant be fixed this way, unless youre willing to rip the leg seam and then sew it back up afterwards. Also set sale alerts and shop exclusive offers only on shopstyle. It still has the look, you cannot see the outline of cut patch. This technique guide has been written by eirlys penn who blogs at. Free shipping and returns on topshop clear knee mom jeans at nordstrom. I dont think that would solve the rear end problem, though. Its partly based on a traditional repair called a calico patch, a method used historically to mend underwear. Sep, 2012 i do use old carhartt jeans or denim to patch. Woohome 12 pcs iron on denim patches solar system sewing knee repair patches jeans patch iron on inside for clothing jeans and diy repair 4. Lay the patch over the hole in the knee, keeping the patch as straight and true to the leg as possible. My son loved it when i would patch his jeans with an animal shape. This kind of mending had to be smooth and comfy on the inside edge of a.
I shoved a piece of plastic inside the leg of the jeans so that the glue wouldnt seep through. Do this by pulling the jeans inside out, placing the patch over the hole, threading your needle and sewing the patch over the hole. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Then, i turned the jeans inside out so that i could apply the patch to the back of the hole. Shop over 310 top mens knee patch jeans and earn cash back all in one place. Nov 21, 2014 even when a knee eventually wears through, it looks like this. Also, if you patch on the inside of the leg, depending on scratchiness and type of fabric the patch is much less visible. Best way to patch a childs jeans holes in the knees. I applied a bunch of glue to the front of the patch and smeared it around with my finger, covering the entire patch.
I mend my sons torn jeans and patch the torn knees. Amy told me that her daughters mended jeans are still going strong, the patch is perfectly in place, and they are one of her favorite pair. Cut the patch to fit the hole or tear in the jeans. Another option is that you can actually using a darning stitch to mend the area. These ultra thin backing patches super strong iron on inside patch white are such a product. Turn the jeans inside out and cut a piece of scrap denim or other heavy, nonstretch fabric. These jean patches add strength to your jeans without being seen. Why put a patch on the outside of your jeans if they can be repair without seeing the patch. A comfortable, nonchafing fabric goes on the inside, with denim or a rough fabric on the outside, and the worn jeans in the middle of the sandwich. Equine now s tack and supply store has knee patch horse jeans as well as other riding apparel for you and your horse.
Personally i believe the destructed look is more for kids. I dont subscribe to the notion that pants that are fine in all other respects should be discarded donated or otherwise just because they have a torn knee. Thats the only real way to get longevity out of ripped jeans without cutting them into jeans. How to fix holes in blue jeans the happy housewife. This article describes the causes and treatment of a pinched nerve in your knee. I trim the patches to make smooth edges on the inside.
How to patching holes in knees of jeans the happy scraps. Make sure there is no bunching or pulling or the patch will end up bulky and stressed. If the patch rubs your leg, there are stabilizers available that you can ironon over the patch so it wont rub. Custom diy iron on patches for jeans if you have boys, chances are they have jeans with holes in the knees. This patch you can cover the whole size of the patch with heat n. Slick plastic panels bare your knees for a futuristic feel in tapered and cropped highwaist jeans.