How to mend a hole in jeans by hand, on a machine beautifully, with a patch and without

If your jeans are torn or worn out, you don't have to buy new ones. Following the advice, you can easily mend a hole by hand or with a machine.

How to mend jeans with threads without a patch

If you don’t have any additional material at hand, you can only darn the hole using thread and a needle.

Manually

Manual darning of jeans occurs only if the holes are obtained from cuts in the fabric and the holes are at a right angle. Only these types of holes can be sewn up neatly and almost unnoticeably.

How to darn jeans by hand:

1. It is necessary to take threads that match the fabric in tone.
2. Make stitches moving back and forth, always placing the needle on the opposite side.
3. Next, you need to lay the seams with threads perpendicular to the stitches that were made in the previous step. An important nuance: pass the needle over and under the threads alternately. This way, you should get a seam that resembles a grid or mesh.

On a sewing machine

This method is suitable for patching small and medium sized holes:

• It is necessary to select threads so that they match the tone of the fabric.
• It is necessary to monitor the degree of tension of the fabric. Only in this way will the stitches form a straight line and it will be possible to avoid waviness of the fabric.

• The hole should be sewn up using a zig-zag stitch, trying to connect the opposite edges as often as possible.
• You should get a kind of canvas made of threads.

If there is no hole, but there is a scuff

To solve this problem, you will need a sewing machine and threads that match the fabric in color and tone:

• Place the jeans inside out.
• Fold over the edge where the fabric has frayed.
• Using a sewing machine, carefully patch the abrasion, leaving a small, invisible seam in this place.

The problem can be solved without having a sewing machine at hand. Then you need to make a back-needle stitch at the very base of the folded fabric. It is imperative to secure the stitch: do it several times and tie a knot at the end.

Blind stitch

This procedure is performed manually:

• It is necessary to insert the needle from the inside, the knot should remain on the inner surface of the jeans.
• Next, insert the needle to the opposite side and pull out the thread.
• Bring the needle out on the same side and make a stitch in the same way.

• Repeat stitches until the desired surface is filled with seams.
• Pull the thread so that the seam is inside.
• Bring the needle to the inside of the jeans and secure the thread.

This method will help to mend a small hole. Its main advantage is that the blind seam remains almost invisible from the outside.

How to apply a patch

How to mend a hole in jeans of an impressive size without it being noticed is a pressing problem for many housewives. For this, you definitely need threads that repeat the color of the trousers, and a patch of the required shapes, sizes and colors.
There are 2 ways to apply a patch: darning by hand and using a sewing machine directly.

Manually

Without using a sewing machine, you can darn an item in such a way that the patch looks aesthetically pleasing, using lace, denim or regular fabric.

With the help of lace

This method is suitable for sewing up large holes in a visible place. For light jeans, light lace is best: white, milky, peach colors, but with dark denim, colors such as black, burgundy, indigo will go well.

Lace should be chosen very carefully: preference should be given to a denser and thicker material. Guipure can also be used instead of lace.

Step by step process:

1. Cut out a patch of the required size: it should be slightly larger than the hole in the fabric.
2. Place it on the inside and baste with a single thread.
3. Turn the jeans inside out and evaluate the result.
4. If the patch looks nice, turn the piece inside out and sew on the lace with a frequently repeating stitch, a seam that resembles a sewing machine stitch.

An important detail: if you place the patch on the back side, the threads must match the color of the jeans; if the lace is placed on the front side, then the threads must match the color of the patch.

Using denim fabric

Before starting work, it is necessary to wash those parts of the fabric that will be used for applying the patch. You should also sew the patch on slightly damp to prevent unevenness and deformation of the jeans.

Step by step process:

1. It is necessary to cut out a small piece of fabric, the size of which should exceed the size of the hole in the jeans.
2. To prevent the edges of the patch from fraying, you should machine-process them with a zig-zag stitch. This step is not necessary for all types of fabric, and can be skipped.
3. Sew the patch around the perimeter with neat stitches. It is better to use a back-and-needle stitch with double thread.
   After sewing, you need to wash the jeans.

Using another fabric

The fabric must be chosen in a different color from the shade of denim. You should also pay attention to the composition: it should not contain fibers that have the property of stretching, in order to avoid deformation and damage to the fabric.

Step by step process:

1. Place the jeans inside out.
2. Cut out a patch of the required shape and size from the material. It should cover the hole with a small amount of fabric to spare, about 2 cm.
3. Buy or select from available threads to match the denim.
4. The patch should be sewn on from the inside of the jeans using a straight stitch, trying not to pull the thread so tight that waves form.

On a sewing machine

This method of sewing holes in trousers can be useful for absolutely any place:

• It is necessary to cut out a patch of a suitable color, a couple of cm larger than the hole.
• Any protruding threads should be trimmed.
• Turn the jeans inside out.
• The cut out patch must be placed on the inside.
• Baste the patch with thread or secure with pins.

• Place the fabric under the sewing machine foot and correct any unevenness, folds, or waviness.
• Sew a small zigzag stitch, placing the seams across the hole and extending a couple of cm beyond it.
• Stitch back and forth using the forward and reverse strokes of the sewing machine.
• Cut the thread when the entire patch is stitched.
• Remove pins or single thread.

How to glue a patch

How to mend a hole in jeans using adhesive fabric, such as interlining, is discussed below. This option is suitable for quickly eliminating holes in trousers.

Step by step process:

1. Cut out a patch of the required size and shape. The size should exceed the size of the hole in the jeans.
2. Turn the trousers inside out and align the area intended for the patch well.
3. Place the patch with the adhesive side on the fabric and iron it well.
4. For a stronger and more reliable repair of trousers, apply a decorative seam on the front side. This way the interlining will last longer.

If it is not possible to use a special adhesive fabric, then you can use other means, for example:

• with a glue gun, use in dots;
• glue for attaching decorative stones and rhinestones;
• silicone or rubber based glue;
• professional liquids designed for gluing several layers of fabric together can be purchased at a specialized sewing store;
• shoe glue;
• furniture glue for joining fabrics.

Important detail: after gluing, the item will be sensitive to washing, so do not expose it to frequent contact with water.

Beautiful Patches: Ideas

This type of patch is used for visible areas such as the legs and back of jeans.

By sewing on additional parts	By using only threads
Instead of holes at knee level, make monsters with eyes and teeth. Make an applique in place of the hole. Use elements of patchwork technique. Sew on many small pieces of fabric instead of one large piece. Attach purchased pictures on an adhesive base, purchased in specialized stores. Create an applique yourself from scrap materials. Make a patch from artificial or real leather.	Make embroidery in place of small holes.

Leather Patches: How to Apply

A patch made of leather, artificial or real, can be purchased at any sewing store.

It is a piece of material made of genuine or artificial leather with an adhesive coating on one side and some kind of finishing, with imprinted logos on the other. They should not be sewn on, but glued to the reverse side with an iron.

How to make a patch in different places

Jeans often get torn in the most inappropriate places. The methods discussed below will help you deal with this pressing problem.

Patch between the legs

The surface of jeans between the legs wears out very quickly, so one of the effective methods of repair is to put a patch. This will make the jeans last longer.

Manually

Step-by-step work process:

• It is necessary to select fabric to match the color of the jeans.
• Cut a patch out of this fabric. Its size should be slightly larger than the size of the hole, taking into account the distance for the seams.
• Place the patch on the front side, paying special attention to the texture of both fabrics: they should be identical.

• Pin or baste the patch in place.
• The fabric should be sewn on carefully, with small stitches along the edge of the patch.
• Remove pins or basting thread.
• Turn the trousers inside out and attach the patch to the inside with small stitches along the edge.

On a sewing machine

To repair the item, you will need:

• Place the jeans inside out and trim off any excess threads.
• Sew the edges of the hole with small, neat stitches using a needle and thread to prevent the fabric from falling apart.
• Cut out a patch of the same color as the jeans, the size must be selected taking into account the seams.
• Secure the patch with pins on the inside.

• Set the machine to the zig-zag stitch mode.
• Move around the patch area in both directions, taking advantage of the sewing machine's ability to reverse.
• It is necessary to make seams as close to each other as possible.
• Carefully secure the thread when you finish sewing and cut it.

On the knee

The knee is the most visible place for patching, so the patch shape should be rectangular. If desired, you can patch the same patch on another whole pant leg.

Step by step process:

1. Fold the edge of the patch and baste it.
2. Attach a piece of fabric to the hole with threads using the invisible sewing method - a blind stitch.
3. If desired, sew a second patch onto the other leg.
4. Wash the trousers and wait until they dry.
5. If there are any problems, then rip it open and repeat the entire procedure again.

On the butt

How to darn a hole in jeans unnoticeably by hand and by machine is discussed below. The technique for putting a patch on the buttocks is similar to those described earlier.

Manually

Sequence of steps:

• Choose a fabric that matches the jeans in color. It is necessary to choose a good quality fabric with dense threads in the composition for the best result, because the area on the buttocks is prone to scuffs and holes.
• Cut out the patch. Its size should be 1.5-2 cm larger than the hole.

• Place a piece of fabric on the front side, focusing on the pattern and texture of both fabrics: they should be similar.
• Pin or baste the patch with a single thread.
• The fabric should be sewn on carefully, with small stitches along the edge of the patch.
• Remove pins or remove auxiliary thread.
• Turn the jeans inside out and sew the patch on the inside with small stitches along the edge.

On a sewing machine

Sequence of actions:

• Cut a patch from denim fabric that matches the color of the jeans that need repairing.
• Hand-sew the edges of the hole. Avoid unevenness and waviness of the fabric.

• Baste the patch or pin it on from the wrong side.
• Use a sewing machine to sew a zig-zag stitch along the edge of the patch.
• Remove pins or basting thread.
• Wash the jeans and check them for defects.

Using an adhesive base

To make a patch, you need to:

• Cut out a patch of the required color.
• Turn the jeans inside out and place the patch over the hole.
• Apply adhesive fabric on top. It is important that this fabric should be several cm larger than the patch.
• The rough adhesive surface should be in contact with part of the denim patch.

• Cover everything with another piece of fabric. This will prevent glue from getting on the iron.
• Spray the patch with water and iron it.
• Finish the outer side of the hole with a zig-zag stitch using frequent stitches with the maximum stitch width. The stitches should overlap each other by 0.1 cm.
• Pull the threads to the wrong side and tie them so that the stitches do not unravel.
• The remaining sticky fabric must be cut off with scissors to avoid deformation and sloppy work.

You can also make an unusual patch in the form of a false pocket using one of the methods described above.

These techniques are suitable for darning holes in any jeans: men's, women's, children's. Sewing holes in jeans is not only a way to give your favorite pants a new life, but also an opportunity to decorate and make them fashionable and original.

Article formatting:Natalie Podolskaya

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