How to Fix Ripped Jeans with Visible Mending

[@miavira2000]

This is an amazing tutorial! Visible mending always looked so daunting but after watch this I feel more confident. My favorite pair of jeans just got a hole in the knee and I wanted to try visible mending rather than just throwing them out or having a hole in them

[@Mellysews]

You can do it!

[@ellivink8746]

This is called Sashiko and is a Japanese mending technique. There are lots of different patterns you can do, and it looks so cool!

[@Mellysews]

Yes, sashiko patterns are very pretty.

[@BetaniaAllen]

yes, strange (?) that she doesn’t mention where this comes from or give any credit. made me not want to watch her videos.

[@TheBaumcm]

@@BetaniaAllen these aren’t traditional sashiko patterns and visible mending is done in a number of cultures.

[@markdearlove8634]

Awesome. I've watched several other vids but your concise and eloquent explanations coupled with your efficient and accurate sowing has really helped consolidate the techniques into something I can try. Thanks.

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Melissa!! Wonderful vlog.. I love doing this to jeans, I was taught by my grandma how to sew & mend & even learned some in 4-H (made my own outfit & won 1st prize!!).. My kids always loved when I mended their clothes cause they did know what design I would do.... 💜💜🧵🧵

[@Mellysews]

I did 4-h as a kid too.

[@smallfootprint2961]

These are lots of fun. My kids still talk about the funny patches I used to put on their jeans.

[@Mellysews]

What a great memory!

[@lnytita6763]

Aloha! I'm literally sitting here "in" my favorite jeans that I've already patched previously in the knee (this pair fits exactly the way I like it). The wear and tear is showing in the "lap" area and I was wondering how I would patch the worn-out spots and very stringy holes that get pulled open every time I kneel down. LOVE the options you've provided, and I will probably be making use of more than one, especially since I just got myself a brand new overlock machine (I could practice on it by overlocking my patch pieces). PS. Grandma (who sometimes call me "Melly"🙂) has a bunch of embroidery thread that she isn't making use of anymore, so I'm sure I will also take inspiration from your embroidery-patch video, too. Thank you so much! 🤙

[@Mellysews]

Have fun!

[@Theothersideofwho]

Finally I understand the techniques. Thanks for showing!

[@Mellysews]

Happy to help!

[@monikita777]

Such cute designs and super nice for patching up jeans. Tks Melly!

[@Mellysews]

Thanks! I love how they turned out.

[@oswaldears]

We stan a sustainable queen!!!

[@Mellysews]

😊

[@cristianesouza9474]

I loved your embroidered shirt too!!!

[@Mellysews]

Thanks!

[@maxwellmccoy1815]

these designs are so cute! it's making me wish i had some ripped jeans lol

[@Mellysews]

Thanks!

[@dvorak920289]

Your jeans have so much character! Do you recommend embroidering the patch before we stitch it on the jeans or after?

[@dvorak920289]

It just dawned on me that embroidery stitches are in fact functional and not only for the looks! Nevermind the question. I'll give it a try on my old jeans! :-)

[@Mellysews]

Yes, the embroidery helps secure the patch in place 🙂

[@the.ellemars]

Wonderful! Thank you

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@FeliciaFollum]

How on earth is that pattern so easy!? Oh my goodness!!

[@Mellysews]

Yes, they finish more difficult looking than they actually are to sew!

[@TC-rk9vu]

Hello,what size Pearl cotton thread are you using ? Thanks

[@Mellysews]

5

[@heatherdunn6727]

I love how cute these jeans are!! I can’t wait to try this out 💙💙💙

[@Mellysews]

Thanks! I hope you love your mending too!

[@glendabell7094]

Love this video! I'm wondering if there is a particular book that you could recommend for someone just starting this craft? Thank you!

[@elizabethmccoy2749]

There's this book called "the ultimate sashiko sourcebook: patterns, projects, and inspirations" that has a BUNCH of different embroidery techniques like this. Plus it was published in 2005 so you can probably find it in a library

[@Mellysews]

I haven't read any mending books, so I can't give a particular recommendation.

[@lindagillespie6556]

Love this

[@Mellysews]

Thanks!

[@randalllaue4042]

Still learning the terms...

[@Mellysews]

👍

[@michelerees]

Will you patch my jeans for me? haha just kidding

[@Mellysews]

Lol, I BARELY sew for the people that live in my house!

[@catherinelau5239]

❤❤❤

[@Mellysews]

🙂

[@bman9208]

isn't easy to buy than mending?

[@Mellysews]

🤷🏻‍♀️

[@randalllaue4042]

Not everyone can afford new jeans... plus this is saving landfills from unneeded waste. Read up on this...