How to: Repair a Tear in Jeans | Hand Sew a Repair in Clothing | Easy Tutorial for Beginners

[@vxgaswxrld]

If you have thick thighs this is so helpful! I go through jeans like crazy

[@RokoleeDIY]

Ha!Join the club :D

[@akuiori]

Hell, gimme a call. Lol

[@acidlysynth4063]

Lol fr

[@MillionaireMael]

hmm slide that number😏

[@deejeff8846]

😂

[@castelodeossos3947]

A superb video. No nonsense, close enough to see exactly what's going on, and extremely clear instructions. Bravo. It also helps that the result is not picture perfect.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@yourlifeisagreatstory]

I like to take a lighter and lightly synge the tear line after cutting off the fringe. I feel it strengthens the edges and prevents stretch tearing. Great video!

[@itsjustme8581]

I'm a skater and I have riped 15 pairs of jeans and thought of throwing them out. But this right here is big brain 😂 and will save me alot of money

[@michelleniemisto1941]

Same

[@mishadevegowda2156]

Mood

[@RockyMountainWest13]

*ripped

[@embercat8200]

Just fell off my board and ripped my favorite pair of cargos. I know how to embroider so I don't know why I'm here but I totally agree.

[@foxxywolf3809]

I'm here because I'm not about to throw away $80 pants 😅

[@Raebaby84]

Same 😂

[@jaygoodwin6287]

I have done the same. really happy with the turnout. I used an old t-shirt as for the back fabric

[@pawlayl5586]

Y’all buy 80 dollar pants?

[@vessi3934]

Foxxy Wolf sameeeeeee i have hella jeans that are ripped like this

[@jamesearlcash7725]

I buy wranglers for 15 bucks but i still want to save them from the trash.

[@jonatello2036]

To the maker of this video; thank you. You just saved 8 pairs of jeans

[@RokoleeDIY]

Brilliant! I'm glad it proved useful to you :)

[@lifewithijeoma6219]

😂😂😂

[@evelynn7666]

😃😃😃

[@profR-im4qc]

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[@brentsquad2360]

U had 8 pair of jeans aaa😯😯😯

[@spoonfulofdreams]

Thanks so much. That's the first proper repair I've ever done with a needle and thread. It started off like there was no connection between my fingers and my brain and by the end I felt confident in what I was doing.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Excellent :) I'm glad you found this video is useful.

[@NASIRUB1]

I do something Similar, however, I do it from the inside because to me it hides the tear on the outside better.

[@JTB128650]

NASIRUB1 true, that’s the right way to do it. That’s how I learned it in school. It’s been almost 5-8 years and I still remember everything.

[@KaylaElizabeth_h]

I was just thinking if she actually did the seam on the inside it would make the outside look neater

[@JTB128650]

Kayla Harvard true, I don’t know why people do it on the outside instead of the inside.

[@dbajanredhead]

@@JTB128650 would it stay? Because she's using some fabric on the back. Is the fabric even necessary? Just asking cause I have about 4 pairs I need to fix and I don't want to throw them out.

[@JTB128650]

D Bajanredhead It’s always done in the inside of jeans. I am starting to experiment with certain jeans. It would be nice having Levi’s Jean shorts. I don’t got a sewing machine, but I learned it in middle school. Hell, I felt stupid because my parents never finished middle school. I just realized that you just got to keep learning and building new skills along the way.

[@pauljohnagustin237]

Quarantine time, nothing much to do, might as well repair my garments that has holes in it

[@sansastark5810]

this is my head space right now lmao i'm so bored i'm actually sewing

[@ezclean7022]

Exactly. I have learned so many damn things during this time. Perfecting my spanish, got in touch with my spirituality, how to do nails, growing herbs n veggies, new recipes, meditation, sewing, improving my baking repertoire, saved AND trained a kitten 😄 Whats next 👀

[@niecylebron714]

@@ezclean7022 Lol

[@m.z.9267]

Thank you very much for this video. As someone who can barely sew on a button this was extremely helpful. Was able to save my favorite pair of jeans!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Excellent!

[@nimrahh7576]

just ripped my favourite jeans cause of my thicccc legs now im here

[@Ece-w8k]

Nimrah H HAHAHAHA SAME

[@beceena231]

omg same it just happened NOW

[@blondie2432]

Haha same here except mine ripped from my inner thigh to under my ass lol these r my 75 dollar pants

[@therealpain6930]

Lol

[@atlcubsfan]

Great video for a guy who does not know how to sew. This all makes sense, and I actually think I can do this. Heading to the fabric store now...

[@RokoleeDIY]

:D I hope the repair went/goes well!

[@matthewsanchez7953]

Ahh yes, this will hold my jeans together nicely! Thank you!

[@awesomefearsome]

I do this all the time. Ripped jeans are cool and fixing them is part of making them your own.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Exactly! Thanks for watching :)

[@opalfox7673]

Why are people giving this a thumbs down? For the average joe this is absolutely perfect

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thank you :)

[@timmccormack3930]

Awesome. When I patch my jeans, I usually cut out a patch, turn the edges under and crimp them with an iron, and sew down the edges with a whip stitch. That works OK for big worn-thin areas, but it seemed a little overkill for a linear tear. The approach you show worked great! I think I'm going to add a running stitch in a rectangle around the tear, both to add a little more anchoring of the weaker material and to hold down the edges of the backing material. Might look nice, too, if I use a contrasting color.

[@RokoleeDIY]

I'm glad it worked for you :) Yes a patch does work too and is best for larger areas of wear and tear. Using a contrasting colour could be a cool idea!

[@itsmawaaa]

I literally ripped the entire right ass cheek. There my favorite pair of jeans and I just bought them >:(( hopefully it doesn’t look too crazy when I sew them lmao

[@kaylalikes1d]

i did the same thing!! did this method work to fix it???

[@anastasiadicoski9591]

Dude I did the same thing. I repaired them without the extra piece or fabric patch and it worked for like 5 mins before I put my legs up and the tension re ripped the hole 🙁

[@TheLightShines]

Lmao

[@GeoffMossburg]

Great video! There are a couple of things I wanted to pass on to you. First, there is a type of iron-on backing that can be used in place of the fabric patch you used, and it not only keeps the jeans material around the tear in place while you stitch, but it also eliminates the problem of the irritating fabric edges you mentioned at the end of your video. Secondly, if you don't have the material for the fabric patch or the iron-on backing, I've had a lot of luck just using the same stitch you used, but from the back of the tear (inside the jeans), and the result brings the material together in a way that the seam isn't as noticeable from the front (outside).

[@RokoleeDIY]

Very good tips, thanks very much for taking the time to comment :)

[@ovedaehiogu7991]

I will have to try this myself, to mend a few pairs of my jeans.

[@kiyoponnn]

Geoff, I highly doubt it. I've stitched tears from the inside many times but it's still noticeable

[@chrisschultz6541]

Wish I saw this comment before I stitched a knee tear.

[@timmccormack3930]

I've had trouble with sewing through an iron-on patch -- the adhesive transferred to the needle and made it gummy. Not sure how to avoid that.

[@johnnykirk1501]

Ordered pants 14 sizes up on accident so i gonna use em to patch my old jeans, this cideo is super helpful considered hadnt used a needle before

[@ambedo_llamb]

Does anyone know if I use some spare jean fabric instead of the cotton canvas and still have it work as well?

[@RokoleeDIY]

Yes that will work :) thanks for watching!

[@TheMrMe1]

Tempted to sacrifice one of my ripped jeans to save the rest of them...

[@carlosv.7683]

@@TheMrMe1 sounds like u can get a nice pair of jorts out of that

[@Vicctoor7]

Carlos V. Fax lmaooo that’s what I did

[@renewyourmind1815]

My 4 year old ripped 2 pairs of jeans this week. Now I feel ready to tend to them! Thanks!

[@Groktilian]

Thank you very much, this method works well for a beginner dude with clumsy hands. 😃 I get a lot of tears in my work pants due to the chemicals we use. This will save me a lot of hassle.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Excellent :D I'm glad the video helped you

[@ntandoyenkosishamase7523]

I've been out here stitching my trousers, chinos and jeans without underlying fabric for a while. Atleast now I know the missing element. Huge thank you to the creator.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks for watching :D

[@LiSunGloh]

Love this tutorial, thank you so much! I relied on my mum to fix my ripped jeans before when we lived closer. Now, I can do it on my own!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Yay! Thanks very much for watching, and for your comment :)

[@silkroad1201]

Can I rely on you to fix mine?

[@waltera2220]

Very nice. Clear instructions without a lot of excess verbiage. I was wondering, though, if a patch is really needed for this type of tear.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thank you :) The patch isn't vital as long as the rip hasn't cause much fabric damage/loss. The patch does help with durability, and is helpful when the edges of the rip are damaged/threadbare and difficult to sew.

[@MrTreed01]

Great video, clear and concise instructions without any bullshit music or multiple requests to like/subscribe.

[@RokoleeDIY]

:D Thank you!

[@stephanieramirez2248]

Your voice is super soothing. Well detailed tutorial. Thank you for saving my favorite pair of pants

[@RokoleeDIY]

Aw thanks very much :D

[@gilespeterson120]

The best. Wow - what a great teacher. thank you

[@RokoleeDIY]

Aww thanks!

[@Micscience]

I am going to give this a go on my wind breaker style cargo pants. Thank you for sharing.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Go for it!

[@Khadgarorbhead]

i had two rather old jeans i didn’t wanna throw away, i was able to save them with this. Thank you!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Great! Thanks for watching :)

[@jamesplayz4046]

i have a big hole to my white jean 👖 so i watch this and tried it but turns out it becomes worst i expected but its works tho like it sewing is great lesson learned 👌

[@Harley--Quinn]

Very helpful, thank you! Your instructions were perfect.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thank you :D

[@zowie8888able]

Thanks! Easier than I thought it would be. I've never sewn before

[@RokoleeDIY]

You’re welcome 😊

[@MEllis7117]

Thank you for sharing this it really saves me a lot of money

[@RokoleeDIY]

You are welcome!

[@griffinvanvuuren811]

Working hurricane Ian and you just saved me from having to go buy new work pants for now, didnt do exactly what you did but still very helpful

[@RokoleeDIY]

Awesome! Keep up the good work :)

[@deejeff8846]

Thank you and hello from Texas USA

[@RokoleeDIY]

Welcome!

[@moonolyth]

Excellent! The material color doesn't even have to match.

[@bananaboat805]

Sweet! Thanks! It's summer, so I'm just going to turn my torn jeans into capris/shorts and use the trimming as patches :)

[@RokoleeDIY]

Great idea :) Thanks for watching!

[@Daluke61]

Need to repair a lawn mower grass catcher bag that's made out of a fine mesh polyester material; it's got a 6" tear in it. Being an almost total newbie when it come to sewing of any kind, this will most certainly help. Thumbs-up!

[@RokoleeDIY]

I'm glad the video was useful to you! Thanks for watching :)

[@vdelrio999]

I only seem to get holes right on the borders of pockets. Do you have a video for that kind of repair?

[@RokoleeDIY]

Sorry, not specifically no.

[@harpreetsandhu3467]

I'll definitely try this bcoz i have two torn jeans in my closet. Thanku very much for the video😁😁

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks for watching :)

[@dawnthomson9269]

Thank you, good video now I have some confidence to tackle my hubby’s ripped jeans 👍

[@RokoleeDIY]

Go for it! :D

[@adoginacowboyhat8196]

When I get a pair of jeans I wear them all the time, and with that comes wear, so I need to learn this!

[@OivvV-x1l]

thank YOU for saving my jeans!

[@RokoleeDIY]

You're so welcome!

[@johnwilliams8918]

Thanks, I needed to fix my jeans. Much appreciated!

[@mariela1407]

Really appreciate your video, thanks a lot, it's brilliant. Easy to understand, even though English is not my first language. I'm suscribing for sure!! Thanks a lot,from Venezuela

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks so much, I'm glad it was helpful for you! :D

[@Jibbolino]

You are an excellent teacher. Thank you! :)

[@RokoleeDIY]

Aw thanks!

[@garyandrews746]

spent a few hours on clothing repairs with colorful results, clothing pins tend to hold the most impossible sewing jobs togather, dont forget to trim of the excess for neat finishes. Now the litmus test can the repair withstand the test of time.

[@sashas.6736]

My Favorites Jeans Trynna Give Up On Me But Not This Time Baby! 😭🙅🏾‍♀️

[@bunnyirl]

I am super bad at sewing. It was helpful to glue the patch down where over the hole on the inside before sewing

[@TeaTime4Akane]

Since I have to buy fabric anyway should I buy the suggested cotton or denim ?

[@RokoleeDIY]

I would if you can!

[@joseottaviano2953]

I loved it! Only need to find the fabric now, but I loved it!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks!

[@tylerkennedy2811]

how dire is the patch? the hole I have is small but I want to get it before it’s too big, I only have limited supplies so i’m wondering how important it is.

[@RokoleeDIY]

If it's a clean tear/rip without worn or broken fabric around it, or it's a very small hole, you could get away without the extra piece of fabric. The trouble with using this method to fix a hole rather than a tear is that you're likely to get a 'pucker' either side - unless the hole is very small or very narrow. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@michel6j9devil]

I'm a skater and I just ripped my favourite skate pants and this vid saved me like $30

[@karnageBOSthai]

Great help thanks... your accent is wonderful

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks :)

[@ilemsanmartin996]

Need to sew daughter jeans rip on the side just a bit. Thanks for this tutorial! 😍

[@RokoleeDIY]

You’re welcome! :D

[@CoryFalde175]

I'm going to use this technique on my Kuhl pants

[@SmashBrosmike85]

Thanks for this, dudette.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks for watching dude :)

[@ajAmyski]

Thanks for this! It was really helpful and clearly explained, let's hope the stitches stay!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Glad you found it helpful :)

[@lyremflower8071]

Yes! I was looking for this video!!! Your method are perfect! Thanks you so much! 😉🇫🇷

[@RokoleeDIY]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@SWIFTY5150]

Brand new jeans on. Decided to do some wood carving with a brand new razor sharp knife. Knife slipped off wood and put a 2 inch slice in my jeans and not a scratch on my leg. Lesson learned!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Eek :/ At least it wasn't your leg!

[@garythorsell5061]

Wow finally a video that explains what i want to know thanks

[@RokoleeDIY]

I'm glad it helped :)

[@pratikrchavan9093]

This is like magic, Thank-you so much ma'am.

[@alittleleaf]

Can you turn jeans inside out when doing repairs would that make the repair less noticiable or is it better to do it the jeans right way (as in video)

[@RokoleeDIY]

If you're using a patch like me then it doesn't really work to do that with the jeans inside out...at least not without a lot of difficulty! I find that it's best to be able to see the front as then you can see how it's going and make it neater :)

[@jonathanp79]

Life saver I am sewing them now

[@Henrytwm01]

Gonna try this tomorrow!

[@tanniewill1986]

YOU MADE WONDERFUL PRESENTATION! THANK YOU! Doing this NOW!😍

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks!

[@kntwing23]

i have a big hole in my knees on my jeans.. i buy it like that way at the store?

[@mpilo-enhlemoyo255]

this was soooooooooooooooooooo useful where has this been aLl My LiFe????????!!!!!!

[@RokoleeDIY]

:D

[@maxaslam7092]

I thought that was not a good repair. However, it was a repair no matter how unacceptable I thought it was.

[@Ancienregime8090]

Thank you!!! I am a man and constantly screw up my jeans. This was sooooo helpful

[@RokoleeDIY]

Ha I'm glad it helped!

[@cleolindsey4441]

You just saved me so much money

[@Albert2012ful]

If I have one of those iron on patches, do I sew first then iron on or just sew through the patch and iron on last? -thanks!!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Either really, but I would iron on first to keep the patch in place, and then sew. If you iron second, make sure you are not using synthetic thread because then the iron could melt it!

[@jimpeace5843]

Thank yoh so much for teach. You save my favourite jeans by fix it through guide your video

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thank you :)

[@yyyyy354]

I feel like I may accidently caught the opposite side of the fabric. How to prevent that?

[@RokoleeDIY]

Try putting either your hand or a piece of cardboard inside the jeans, behind the tear :)

[@carriebrink4852]

Thank you, I'll be able to save my Pistoia jeans!

[@jackiearellano4574]

You saved my favorite pair of jeans 🥺🥺

[@RokoleeDIY]

Excellent!

[@nilimasinha8070]

Thanks for sharing this video. It was really very much helpful. I saved my hard earned money by fixing all those pairs of ripped jeans which my daughter has discarded ! ❤️

[@RokoleeDIY]

Ha excellent!

[@TheBearfootKnight]

Is it possible to do it without the patch of material in the back?

[@RokoleeDIY]

You can do this without material, but the repair will be weaker and less durable, especially if the material is quite thin/worn next to the rip.

[@sharronmeszaros563]

Awesome video! Thanks!!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@condyshares]

What is the benefit of using fabric behind it rather than just sewing it from the inside without fabric? More strength I would assume but it's less noticeable, am I correct?

[@RokoleeDIY]

Exactly. It's mainly for strength because the edges around the rip will be relatively weak.

[@abbeys3932]

Used this method to fix my jeans on knee area but the puckering is bad it was a double rip with a very thin strip of fabric in between so I cut it any tips?

[@RokoleeDIY]

If it's just a rip then this method works, but if there is much material missing at all (which seems to be what you are describing) then you will need to replace this missing material somehow. The best way to do this is to add a patch, either behind the hole: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqjEmpuwjbuhoqs Or in front of the hole: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGTbqGx_mdSlgK8 You don't have to copy these methods exactly - you can do different stitching or a different shaped patch for instance. Hope that helps!

[@TinaWiegand]

Nice mapping 🌈👈🏼. TY

[@origami_canoe1952]

This was fun to do. Thanks!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Glad to hear it :) Thanks for watching!

[@Trish156]

very helpful thank you! Fav pair of expensive worn out jeans, savedddddd! =D

[@eale9361]

This was so helpful!! Just saved my jeans! Thank you!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching :)

[@audreydupuy2628]

What does that added fabric do to help?

[@RokoleeDIY]

Extra strength and reinforcement; without it, you'd be sewing pretty weak denim edges to each other only, which is less likely to stand the test of time.

[@wdtaut5650]

Is scrap denim OK to use for the patch?

[@RokoleeDIY]

Absolutely!

[@wdtaut5650]

@@RokoleeDIY Thank you.

[@annaiovino3876]

Eccellente servizio, grazie👏👏 Mi sono iscritta

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thank you :D

[@katherinereekie6435]

I’ve just realised I’ve used non-stretch denim to patch stretch jeans - will this be ok?

[@RokoleeDIY]

If your jeans are stretched in the area of the patch when worn, you might see a bit of puckering around it, but if your jeans aren't constantly stretched in that area when worn, or the rip is very small, then it'll be fine :)

[@katherinereekie6435]

@@RokoleeDIY Just above knee unfortunately, but jeans are so old that any extra time will be a bonus :-) Thank you for your help and great video.

[@livibassy]

Thanks for this. It was a really useful video.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thank you...I'm glad it was useful :)

[@FaizssitrissiBerlian17]

That good skill Thanks very much Very usefully

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks for watching :)

[@bonnietuckett849]

Thank you this was very helpful!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thank you!

[@stutiarya]

Wow i have an exact tear like that. Will try now

[@kotare86]

Starya good luck

[@FlauntALittleFlawless]

Here to fix my boyfriends jeans. I tried to sew the denim to itself...didn't realize I needed a patch till my mend opened in the wash....

[@sometimelordything]

I am in the exact same situation 😅

[@cup_and_cone]

Forgive me, I am trying to understand how the back patch adds any significant strength if ultimately the end loops are through the denim itself. When the seam is under stress, it would be pulling the stitching on the denim and not the patch, no?

[@RokoleeDIY]

The stitches go through the patch and the denim, and so when pulled on either side the stress will also go through the patch as everything is joined together. If only the denim was sewn together, due to the wearing away of fabric in that area, the stitches would pull out of the denim more quickly under stress. Thanks for watching :)

[@farhadchalpapagh9728]

Hello, I have a question. Is it allowed to share your videos on my Facebook page? Thanks in advance. Regards

[@RokoleeDIY]

Hi! You can link to my video directly, yes. As long as you don't download & re-upload the video, alter it, or claim it as your own that's fine :)

[@elinhaf]

thank you so much for this. Before watching this video my school jeans ribbed and i need them for tomorrow lmao.

[@RokoleeDIY]

I'm glad you found it useful :) Thanks for watching!

[@jlew3275]

Same here boo , legit can not afford another £50 good quality jeans til the end of the month 😂😅

[@elinhaf]

KTMD whahaha yea true

[@catdragon2584]

You are a Godsend. Thank you very much.

[@RokoleeDIY]

You're welcome!

[@joeknight4250]

Well done, easy and hand. Gracias

[@RokoleeDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@arattactician5697]

Pfft you call that a tear? Ha! ... *Starts sobbing* Jokes aside, thanks for the tutorial! It'll definitely come in handy... or in this case leggy? I hate myself...

[@RokoleeDIY]

:D

[@li-arajackson5669]

OMG I'm laughing so hard lolol

[@fabiennec5945]

Ba-duum pssshhhttt 👏👏

[@foodrules4219]

Best comment ever 😂😂🤣😭

[@MarcoRodriguez-ci3pg]

I literally have over half of the leg torn off