for darning, remember to use a roundish object underneath to hold the shape of the item so that you aren't stitching it together - the aim is to weave new fabric not just stitch the hole closed - as - depending on the size of the hole, this can lead to the garment bunching or fitting weirdly
Good tip! Especially for those knee repairs. I can't stand having rips at the knees because when I go to put them on, my foot goes right through the hole and rips it more. I hate those stiff iron on patches (they chafe!), but love the idea of using Sashiko quilt stitching to reinforce the knees while keeping the jeans soft and comfy.
The last one is fairly close to what I learned professionally to mend jeans: putting a piece of fabric under the hole and with a sewing machine and very small stitching, you try to follow/connect the lines of the original fabric as good and close together as you can
I have alot of work pants with holes on the knees i feel like i should just repair them and get a couple more onths off them on top of learning a skill that could potentially be usful if the world ended
There's good reason why there's so many male tailors, it's satisfying and methodical. The idea that guys don't need to be taught needlework is terrible, maintaining your clothes and equipment is a vital skill, if you can repair a car you should be able to repair your pants 😂
I agree, quality lasts! I have jeans that are over 40 years old I've worn hundreds of times. The ones made by Levi and Lee have no holes, just wonderfully soft and thin in places. I guess I'm bragging just a bit that I still fit into these jeans I've had since I was a teen now that I'm in my 60s. 😏
@@LazyIRanchthe jeans you bought back then were made using a different type of loom. Even the cheapest pair of jeans from your childhood are better quality than the current Levi's or Wrangler stock. Vintage jeans are super sought after for this reason otherwise you have to spend an arm and a leg on selvedge denim.
Except when you blow out the crotch, it's not the best look. So another option is to upcycle into a bag from the crotch up and use the legs for another purpose, like a jean quilt.
@@Traci_Websinger Well-loved denim is one of my favorite fabrics to work with! I buy old handmade quilt blocks at thrift stores and estate sales, and combine them with soft vintage denim to make bowl cosies. I kept finding these beautiful vintage quilt blocks that some dear Abuelita, Oma, Meemaw, or Grammy made years ago but never got around to making them into a quilt. Thinking of the time and hand stitching those women put into creating those blocks, I can't stand them not being used and loved. I make the bowl cosies with the quilt block on the inside, and the denim on the outside. I double topstitch the cotton batting to the denim layer with strong gold thread that I bought back in the 1970s from our town's Levis factory after it shut down. I regret not buying a roll of denim at that sale, but I was a teen and didn't have much money at the time. I love the way they turn out! They are like a warm hug from Grandma when used to protect one's hands from a hot bowl of soup. Makes a perfect "get well" gift!
for darning, remember to use a roundish object underneath to hold the shape of the item so that you aren't stitching it together - the aim is to weave new fabric not just stitch the hole closed - as - depending on the size of the hole, this can lead to the garment bunching or fitting weirdly
Good tip! Especially for those knee repairs. I can't stand having rips at the knees because when I go to put them on, my foot goes right through the hole and rips it more.
I hate those stiff iron on patches (they chafe!), but love the idea of using Sashiko quilt stitching to reinforce the knees while keeping the jeans soft and comfy.
The iron on patches still need to stitched or they'll come off. They'll last longer if the dryer is avoided but will still detach after a few washes.
The last one is fairly close to what I learned professionally to mend jeans: putting a piece of fabric under the hole and with a sewing machine and very small stitching, you try to follow/connect the lines of the original fabric as good and close together as you can
I was looking for this! Thanks for explaining!
Awesome!!
I want rip like this.. why fix? 😅
I have alot of work pants with holes on the knees i feel like i should just repair them and get a couple more onths off them on top of learning a skill that could potentially be usful if the world ended
There's good reason why there's so many male tailors, it's satisfying and methodical. The idea that guys don't need to be taught needlework is terrible, maintaining your clothes and equipment is a vital skill, if you can repair a car you should be able to repair your pants 😂
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The first step is to not buy cheap jeans
I agree, quality lasts!
I have jeans that are over 40 years old I've worn hundreds of times. The ones made by Levi and Lee have no holes, just wonderfully soft and thin in places.
I guess I'm bragging just a bit that I still fit into these jeans I've had since I was a teen now that I'm in my 60s. 😏
@@LazyIRanchthe jeans you bought back then were made using a different type of loom. Even the cheapest pair of jeans from your childhood are better quality than the current Levi's or Wrangler stock.
Vintage jeans are super sought after for this reason otherwise you have to spend an arm and a leg on selvedge denim.
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Did she just iron the patch to the inside back of the leg? The iron on adhesive is on the back of the patch!!
Good video, but my jeans are always ripped from weird places, and I don't think any of these will make it look good
You can stitch Sashiko absolutely anywhere on your jeans; it does not need rhyme or reason. Just stitch! 😊
Sashiko has a wide variety of pattern stitches you can choose from. Def give it a look
Except when you blow out the crotch, it's not the best look. So another option is to upcycle into a bag from the crotch up and use the legs for another purpose, like a jean quilt.
@@Traci_Websinger Well-loved denim is one of my favorite fabrics to work with! I buy old handmade quilt blocks at thrift stores and estate sales, and combine them with soft vintage denim to make bowl cosies.
I kept finding these beautiful vintage quilt blocks that some dear Abuelita, Oma, Meemaw, or Grammy made years ago but never got around to making them into a quilt. Thinking of the time and hand stitching those women put into creating those blocks, I can't stand them not being used and loved.
I make the bowl cosies with the quilt block on the inside, and the denim on the outside. I double topstitch the cotton batting to the denim layer with strong gold thread that I bought back in the 1970s from our town's Levis factory after it shut down. I regret not buying a roll of denim at that sale, but I was a teen and didn't have much money at the time.
I love the way they turn out! They are like a warm hug from Grandma when used to protect one's hands from a hot bowl of soup. Makes a perfect "get well" gift!
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Ripped jeans are cool
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