Patching holes in jeans knees

How to patch jeans - use this method to close and reinforce holes but still keep a distressed look.

Holes in jeans knees that you want to mend? Here's one method (more methods at the bottom of the post). Unpick a side seam on the jeans leg with the hole, whichever seam is not flat-felled but just a single seam, using a seam ripper. You are trying to get it open far enough to fit it successfully under your sewing machine needle. Probably at least 4" below and above the hole, but I just eyeball and unpick a little more if I need to. Cut a rectangle of scrap denim or other sturdy cotton…

Colourful repair on a torn belt loop

If your jeans have rips or tears you can easily mend the holes with one of these three easy methods.

Mend holes in girls’ jeans three different ways! Iron-on patches, machine stitching lines, and embroidery with fabric!

Years ago it would seem like by the time summer rolled around my kids jeans were on their last leg. It was hard for me to justify buying new jeans for them knowing they’d rarely wear them during the summer months and I would have to buy more when we went shopping for the new Read More >>

Repair torn clothing and make it beautiful in the process with these methods for mending with hand embroidery.

The Project: In good shape otherwise, this cute pair of Carhartt jeans with one knee torn and the other knee threadbare. I found these jeans while thrifting and realized this was such a common, relatively easy mend. Carhartt's are known for being heavy duty, and I thought it fitting to reinforce both knees, and give th