Blog post with picture tutorial, more info and links here. How to fix holes in blue jeans the happy housewife. He has a bad habit of sliding on his knees when he plays, and we just have not been able to get him to stop. This will be much easier than trying to sew the patch on with the jeans as is. Mend holes in jeans while keeping the distressed look with this patching method. Apparently, the right way to patch them is to rip open the side seam, sew on a patch, then sew the side seam. 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. Learn to repair a jeans knee hold with this oval patch technique from eirlys penn. Feb 20, 2017 learn how to fix a hole in jeans or pants. 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. I will be posting a tutorial on my blog shortly and linking back to yours.
For the past few years, heres what ive done pick up bondex ironon patches in the color similar to the pants. May, 2019 put the jeans on and mark the knees where you want the holes. If there is wear along the seam, you may end up creating a new hole once youre done. So i did some blog searching and found an cool applique technique on koala brains and combined it with an idea from make it do. Jan 17, 2017 and with my boys, once they tear holes in the knees of their jeans, if i dont patch them, they make the holes bigger and bigger and scabby knees follow close behind. Or, if you cant wait and dont want to pay, you can repair those rips, holes, and tears yourself.
However, a child can only have so many pairs of jean shorts. Periodically check your jeans for any holes especially the crotch. For denim ironon patches, try to find a patch which matches the general shade of the jeans. You should reinforce any weakened areas too because if you dont, theyll be the next to get a hole. Measure the hole and cut a piece of denim fabric thats at least 12. I know a lot of you suffer from a pile of jeans that need mending because there are holes in the knees.
This patching technique is useful for all trousers, big or small, but especially small. I experimented with a few techniques this weekend to distress your own pair since it seems absolutely ridiculous to pay for a new pair of distressed jeans and made some interesting discoveries about how to distress and how to prevent the little knee hole from becoming a big saggy, baggy one. I can tell you right now that the next time i need to mend holes in the knees of jeans, i am going to do something like this. I normally get less than a year out of a pair of work jeans with out the patches. This is a simple and easy repair technique which needs only basic supplies you may have in your sewing room. One way to fix holes in blue jeans is to cut them off above the knee and turn them into shorts. Ripped knees and crotch blowouts are the two most common types of. Learn how to patch jeans in this stepbystep diy jeans repair tutorial.
Too much trouble this way is easier and makes a long. So, by placing the patch on the inside of the pants knees im hoping that i will prolong the life of my jeans. If you want a basic fix without adding too many distracting elements these are jeans after all, try this tutorial on how to add a denim patch inside your favorite pair. This quick fashion fix took 15 minutes before leaving the house.
Yesterday i talked a bit about the latest trend of distressed jeans which im loving. While they may make other types of pants appear ruined, many people see them as fashionable when it comes to jeans. I rolled each patch up, inserted it through the holes, then unrolled it with the tacky side facing the front, torn part of the jeans. Draw a horizontal line across your knee with a pen or a piece. Repair a hole and add 80s flair with this quick and easy fashion fix that takes minutes. Jan 19, 2017 2 this tutorial uses traditional blue denim knee patches on black skinny jeans and bonus she shows how to insert the ankle zipper. How to repair holes in the knees of pants diy danielle. Sometimes gashes become holes, and sometimes holes become bigger holes, and sometimes these hole happen right where you wish they wouldnt. Make sure the patch overlaps the ripped area, for complete coverage. If you have a small hole in your jeans, an ironon patch is an easy solution. I tend to wear through my work jeans fairly rapidly. The original poster sewed hers on by hand, but when i patch a knee, i like to sew by machine because its faster, and i am lazy, lol, so i seam ripped open the leg to sew mine on the machine, and i, of course. My account my orders returns information contact preferences. Whether youre wondering just how to prevent holes in jeans, or are looking for the best reinforced knee pants for toddlers, this little trick works like a charm, and is so budgetfriendly.
Something you can do to prevent holes in the knees is as soon as you buy new jeans, turn them inside out and apply a patch to the knees on the inside of the jeans. Cooler weather means wearing jeans frequently, and wearing jeans frequently means wearing jeans out more quickly than you ever thought possible. Distressed, destroyed, busted knee jeans in black, blue, skinny and slim styles with asos. You can fix the holes in their pants in a fun way they will love. My fiveyearold son has managed to put a hole in at least one knee of every pair of pants he owns and he cannot wear ripped pants to school. Rather than trying to conceal the stitching, call attention to it. Repairing jeans with invisible mending closet case patterns. 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. She has been running a monthly skillssharing repair event in bath called the big mend since spring 2012. And, ive noticed that most of the wearing occurs from the inside of my jeans. I did however, do things a little differently than the original. They are always ripping their jeans and putting holes in the knee. I was able to cut the patch to repair 2 pairs of my husbands jeans, one across the knee and one right along side a back pocket. My plan was to wear these jeans last week during a day tour of temecula san diegos wine country.
Sep 02, 2016 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. Great idea i just finished patching my own jeans i always wear out my left knee i added a few extra steps to help keep the knee from ripping again. If you want a basic fix without adding too many distracting elements these are. I like to make sure i patch more than just the hole because ive had my boys wear a second hole in the knee right above where the patch is. How to patch your distressed jeans original stitches great tutorial on. If you really love a pair of jeans and you dont want to. How to fix holes in blue jeans the happy housewife home. Cool boys knee patches knee patches, how to patch jeans. An easy way to fix holes in your jeans and other garments.
I received an email from the seller ensuring my satisfaction with the product, as well as tips for use. And with my boys, once they tear holes in the knees of their jeans, if i dont patch them, they make the holes bigger and bigger and scabby knees follow close behind. Oct 17, 20 diy to fix distressed jeans that became a big hole. If the denim around the hole is weakened, cover that area with the patch as well. As a mama of three young boys, i have several pairs of jeans with holes in the knees. Let me tell you the story of two pairs of jeans with holeey knees and other worn places, and show you my methods success. It should overlap the edges of the hole by at least a quarter of an inch. If you cherish your jeans, you want to keep them wearable as long as possible. Oct 24, 2012 its the beginning of the 22 nd month and my jeans need a bit of help getting across the 2 year mark. But i still love this pair of jeans, so i dont want to toss them. Jun 1, 2012 my 2year old is hard on pantsbig surprise there. Turn the jeans inside out and cut a patch of lace large enough to fit over the hole you want to patch.
Sep, 2010 great idea i just finished patching my own jeans i always wear out my left knee i added a few extra steps to help keep the knee from ripping again. How to fix ripped jeans without a sewing machine ehow. If the tear is very bad, open up the seam, darn the area and then resew the seam and replace the topstitching. Patchless patch fix your jeans trendy jeans these days come predistressed with holes and gashes galore. There are many methods and approaches to this style of stitching, but i marked a simple 1 grid across my denim patch with a chalk marker. I am about through the knee of my favorite pair of jeans lucky straight legs which i dunno who they are catering to, but im a size 4 and the straights are nearly skin tight. Poke the needle up through the patch near the edge. Cut a piece of blue jean fabric or fabric of your choice larger than the hole. So this is 1 pretty easy to do and 2 still looks distressed for the fashion conscious. If so, you need to make some of these cool patches for boys jeans. How to patch jeans and keep the distressed look youtube.
How to fix a hole in your jeans patching jeans, holey jeans, repair jeans. A denim fix thats better than a patch popular science. 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. I did not even ask my husband how he got this hole in his jeans in this exact place. This is by far my most favorite method you simply cannot. Add knee patches to jeans if your kids are constantly wearing the knees out of their pants or jeans, you are going to love this easy to follow tutorial. Colorful patches can lend an artistic and unique feel to the jeans, but most ironon patches come in denim shades. Once i get it all sewn, i turn the leg inside out and trim the excess jean. Turn them rightside out and you now have a double thickness that they need to wear through before it turns into a hole. 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. An easy, nosew way to patch jeans successful homemakers. If i want holes in blue jeans all i need to do is let my boys wear them for a few days.
This was pretty much the same process except the two layers meant doing it a bit different. Patch from behind, and then stitch around and over the hole again and again. Fun way to patch the knees of kids pants not sure i will need this with the girls. Most of the time the holes develop on areas where there is a lot of wear and tear on the jeans, like the knees, the seat or near the back pockets. This technique guide has been written by eirlys penn who blogs at. Then turn your jeans rightside out and sew over the damaged area to. Jan 18, 2010 holes are attracted to the knees of their jeans like magnets weve had new jeans one day and holey jeans the next. Then i turn them right side out and put them in my kids drawers so they can wear them. Jan 19, 2019 patches for boys jeans lets take a look at all of the cool diy jean patches i found. Ive been buying my son reinforced knee uniform pants, sweat pants, jeans, etc for same reason but on some pants the outer fabric already ripped. Its partly based on a traditional repair called a calico patch, a method used historically to mend underwear. Diy to fix distressed jeans that became a big hole holy.
You can fix some small holes without using a patch. You will need a sewing machine, thread that is close in color to the denim. Jeans are relatively easy to patch when the holes are on the torso portion, but they can be difficult when the holes are in the legs, especially near the knees. Find a pair of jeans that fit you well, then put them on. Patches for boys jeans a fun way to fix holes in their pants. I ironed it on both sides, and now, other than the cosmetic look of the rips, the jeans are fine and still being worn. The patch should extend at least 1 beyond the edge of the hole or worn area. Instead of cutting one piece of fabric for the panel, i used two for each pant leg. The final result is a cookiecutter reverse applique knee patch. Cut the patch to fit the hole or tear in the jeans. The original poster sewed hers on by hand, but when i patch a knee, i like to sew by machine because its faster, and i am lazy, lol, so i seam ripped open the leg to sew mine on the machine, and i, of course, used felted recycled wool.
To mend the hole in the knee of some jeans, i decided to create an exposed patch covered with a simple grid of hand stitches. 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 cosy cardigan. Iron the edges to the wrong side 14 inch all around. Using a seam ripper, open the inner seam of the jeans approximately 4 inches above and below the hole. One day it dawned on me rather than fixing holes why not prevent them.
Ive been trying to figure out what to do about this problem. 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. How to patching holes in knees of jeans the happy scraps. Looking at your jeans from the inside out is a good way to determine where holes are forming. If you really love a pair of jeans and you dont want to get rid of them when they get a hole in the knee, or you dont want to spend more money on clothes for a crazy little boy after he tears up his jeans, heres how to fix them. And heres how dig out some cookie cutters in the shapes you wan. The fuzzy blue parts are warp yarns that are starting to.
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