Mending 101 | How To Mend Ripped Denim

[@DontPhearThisReaper]

I can't imagine you knew 3 years ago that this video would still be helping people but it helped me today! I'm tired of buying new work pants after tearing them and the embroidery hoop is brilliant. Fantastic video, well done!

[@dalegribble7125]

An embroidery hoop? Glad you showed that. Didn’t know about it’s existence.

[@KayLee-lw5iv]

I have a lot of respect for people that learn skills like these because they want to do the right thing as often as possible, even if they can afford to take a shorter route to fix their problems. Thank you for the help!

[@BlackBirdMax]

I have never sewed in my life. I used this to save several pairs of work pants. Sacrificed one old pair to save 4. All with holes in knees. Thanks!

[@polishedperidot]

I would never have thought to use an embroidery hoop like that! Brilliant idea Liz! 😊❤️🌻

[@ThisLittleFarmhouse]

Thank you :)

[@chefclementine]

I know me neither! I was just gonna use my machine, but I didn't want to like. Cut the side open just get to the main area. This is great! Thanks for this!!!

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

So much easier....

[@T800-k5b]

Sucessfully repaired my favourite pair of jeans. Thank you!!!

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

yay!

[@user-mw2hw9pj9s]

Thank you! I watched a few vids and none were as straight forward and helpful as your.

[@kgranger]

Just trying to hold on to my welding pants for a few more months through school and this saved them. Thank you! exactly what I was looking for.

[@petergillespie7317]

I fixed 3 pairs of my favorite jeans ...your an angel , it worked amazing, first time sewing ever , wish I could share pics 😁

[@Quartered_Rodent]

I agree. I think we should bring back mending, repairing, clothes and items to make them last longer save some money and perhaps give yourself the satisfaction of keeping these favorite items around for a bit longer.

[@gwarlow]

Nicely shot with lots of clear verbal instruction. Bravo!

[@gloriaknight4098]

I am so happy I found your video

[@lllee3476]

Thanks for the idea of using an embroidery hoop to keep the work flat.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

that is so helpful!!

[@aliciadonohue9001]

I am so glad to find your video tutorial and I am about to follow closely as I’ve never done this before 😅. I bought some embroidery floss and am getting my project ready. Wish me luck! Thank you!!

[@oliviasweeney6310]

Thanks for this! I love the look of it. My boys keep ripping holes in their jeans and I’ve been meaning to repair them for a while. Now that fall is almost here it’s a more urgent task.

[@robbiewilliamson357]

Well explained. Thank you. Been waiting for one of my daughters to pick this up to fix my work pants but im out of luck. Going to try some tonight. Detached back pockets is the most common issue. Haven’t found a good tutorial on that or how to start and terminate a stitch. Have a good day. Thanks!

[@Grace-tc1lq]

Thank you! I don’t do very much sewing so when my son needed his jeans patched, this was great! Very clear instruction with excellent visuals. Wishing you the best, 🌺🌺🇨🇦

[@Charlie-cz3jh]

Yes- more mending tutorials would be great!! Thanks for sharing your skills!!!🥰

[@jillherren6585]

This is excellent. Thank you very much! I needed to repair seven holes of different sizes in my son's overalls. He farms and works outside so he's rough on them. I had absolutely no idea how to fix these but you showed us how step-by-step and made it possible.

[@ruinmasters]

The best video I've seen for this concept / method of repair! Very clear and simple with a clever trick or two :)

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

Thanks loads.

[@peggygilbertsen9099]

I like your vintage pin case. Well done video, thanks .

[@MelissaBraucht]

Thanks for a clear explanation. I’m excited to try it.

[@calvinhamm3748]

Thank youuuuu now I can fix my work pants. Things are lile $100 a pop. So worth it!!! ❤

[@LifeIsThePrayer]

Looks like a great place for some Sashiko!

[@montanawhite5699]

I’m trying to patch my work pants. Your video helped me a lot, but I don’t know how to tie a good knot. Worn my pants for a day and the stitches are all loose, idk if it’s because of a bad knot or bad sewing. First time seeing anything.

[@karinturkington2455]

That looks beautiful. Wow! Thanks.

[@Eva-_-]

Omg this was so helpful. I’ve been watching to rescue my dad’s jeans and this helped me

[@MrsBullfinch]

Thank you. Just found your video today. So helpful.

[@Ghost-lt4sf]

Best explanation I've seen and the embroidery hoop is such a great idea! Thanks so much!!

[@malissaann7267]

I absolutely loved this video!! Thank you so much!!

[@jackofalltrades406]

What would be the best way to do one on the top as well?

[@silvinadicamillo]

So cool and useful. I won't pay $300 for a pair of Levi's Made & Crafted when I can make and craft my old Levi's :) thanks for the video

[@carsonokeeffe]

Could you just do the stitching around the exterior of the hole to keep the patch in place? Is it necessary to also secure the patch first (as you did)?

[@moonshadow3569]

Your voice is very soothing and perfect for empowering new people to the art of sewing. I am watching your video as I repair my grand children's jeans. Thank you for the instruction. Request: I am fascinated by patchwork jean techniques. Is there any way you can provide a tutorial on that? Thanks

[@dyana9673]

Brilliant! Using the hoop! Thank you!

[@natashadavis1197]

This is really great! Mending my first pair of jeans and this is so helpful.

[@brandiford9183]

Loved watching this, thanks!

[@asherdash12]

You have a great skill. . I'm sure you could customize jeans to look really cool like the pricey Ralph Lauren jeans with patches

[@berenw]

Really excellent and helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@FernandoLopez-mp6bs]

Amazing video!!

[@FernandoLopez-mp6bs]

Just now tried this... it was my first time ever even holding a needle, so they jeans came out looking a bit funny (they had a REALLY big hole) but this was really fun and your explanation was great! They are more than usable, we'll see how long they last me Jaja :) thank u!

[@pamayers8681]

This is a wonderful tutorial! It’s exactly what I was looking for. Thank ypu

[@mrdjtoday]

Nice work and good information, thank you!😎

[@joeynuggetz]

That looked cool. May start making holes in my workshop pants just to patch them. Love the outline.

[@arcangelagn]

Gracias por tus enseñanzas. Estoy siguiendo tus videos y es genial lo q haces. Saludos desde Lima - Perú. Abrazos.

[@KRONKnectar]

I like ur plants

[@Honesttalks287]

girl, thanks sooo much..I have to fix some work pants and the embroidery hoop is what I needed. GBU.

[@lisam-q2696]

Thank you so much! You’re wonderful ❤

[@normarangel2879]

Would quilting thread work the same?

[@nkibiz786]

I love this video! I also love to recycle and revive my denim jeans!

[@rulomala]

I loved it, thank you so much! ❤😊

[@andreasfranzen4100]

Awesome! I really enjoyed this video (looking at mending some denims and other trousers in trying to live less wasteful). Effiient, fast enought tempo and clear explanations and showing how-to. Just wanted to say a big thanks, once again! Now I need to find my old embroydery hoop! :-) Best wishes, Andreas

[@13snowy1932]

Hello there! What kind of thread and needle did you use? Thanks

[@cow1345]

VERY NICE YOUR WORK

[@Restiff]

Love it ! Thanks!

[@colleeng.1169]

Good stuff! I'm really into the fancy, Japanese denim quilt work Thanks!

[@whiteshell_woman]

Thank you! I love this method! 🥰

[@somendraverma-k1p]

Very good video.

[@jc904040]

For those of us who don't do this often (like never!), could you specify what size hoop you're using, and also what size sewing pins work best with denim? Thanks for the inspiration.

[@roteno5176]

Pick a size that can fit into your pant leg. Hope that helps

[@mariejean5906]

So helpful! I'm so thankful to you and would love any other mending tips & techniques you could provide in a video.. you are a great teacher.

[@missyleonis]

I've only got one pair of denim pants for winter wear( I'm in tx and on the bus for transportation, the heat being a prob for 3/4 of the year, shorts are more needed than pants). My jeans are a thrift store buy that's about five years ago. When I bought them, they had minor tears, but were still warm when layered up. The 3 holes are much worse now and I was worried about having the funds to replace them ( I'm fixed income, my ssi chk barely covers the bills and I've had to resort to reuseable wipes instead of tp). I knew if I could repair my jeans, that would be the best option. I just wasn't sure about how to do that. I have a nice sewing kit, a messed up pair of Jean shorts I was going to reporpose, so on that I'm set. Don't have an embroidery hoop, but I can see I'm gonna need to get one soon. I don't have embroidery thread either ( never been able to do anything fancier than a cross stitch, but I hand sew for practical use quite well. I've altered my own clothes by hand before. It's not pretty, but functional). I'm not against going back over my stitching to reinforce it the way using embroidery thread would do. This video is a major help, and is gonna save my bacon, so thnx!

[@denimcapapie]

so nice thank you dear

[@BawkFlips]

If you don't have all of this a simple needle thread & scrap will suffice. I'm definitely going to be picking up some of this I have been sewing without all of these tools for years. Just never really a patch usually always a seam or a tiny hole.

[@jbkvgv]

Very helpful

[@robinmck9795]

Have you ever not whip stitched the actual area so as to leave it to look frayed after repeated washings? So, the patch becomes more of an embellishment to the frayed overlay!

[@TheDistur]

Good stuff.

[@steveo3930]

Very helpful...Thanks..!..

[@xXcangjieXx]

Thank you! My 501:s still have plenty of life in them and now I can fix that annoying hole on the knee :)

[@ThisLittleFarmhouse]

Glad to help!

[@oscarmatute5241]

That was just nice 💯💯

[@elizabethruby-cunningham6028]

Thank you so very much for posting this video. I was able to patch the one hole with great results!

[@ashwinvaithiyanathan3107]

Your art is as pretty as you are! :)

[@hannahr.6573]

How did you secure the thread to the needle? I rewatched it a few times but it looks like you just pull one end through then put a knot in the other end but then the thread would slip out!

[@ThisLittleFarmhouse]

I knot one end of the thread and then pull the thread through the fabric, leaving the knot on the inside. Just how you would when hand stitching. Hope that helps answer your question.

[@claudenobles3826]

Excellent. Very useful info. Belled, subbed and of course thumbs up

[@GrasshopperOutdoors]

I stopped by to get some tips before repairing my gaiters. Very good tips but I will have to go ahead without the embroidery hoop 😀 All the best

[@PREPPERSQUIRREL]

Nice job

[@soilliam]

Great video thank you

[@Billy53y37]

If you’re doing this in the car make sure you’re not the driver.

[@Noor-sounds]

Nice work i love it

[@wattsatusi]

Straight forward repair. Thanks

[@rosalothrop4098]

Thank you

[@scs9372]

I’m actually watching this to fix my truck seat

[@awellroundedwhatever]

So helpful! Thank you for making this!

[@francescareese7118]

If you even see this? What size hoop did you use? I know there are many sizes. Thank you

[@hen263]

Thanks so much for this. Looks like i am off to buy a hoop and some pins.....

[@michealvega1373]

How do I know how much thread i need?

[@forgefatherclaw2921]

Thank you, lots of really old Levi's jeans that need some TLC.

[@Royce807]

Skip to 4:20 to skip the yapping

[@TheRoadhammer379]

You are an a$$hole

[@shaunpickett78]

Very helpful, thank you

[@lindagillespie6556]

Yes please

[@SimpleGuy14486]

Thank you, now i can fix my jeans at home

[@fisto77]

I just did this on a similar size rip and it took about 2 & 1/2 hrs...in-case anyone is curious how long this process could take

[@capkapak83]

i will try this .. thanks ..

[@BIG-BlueNation8569]

Detail... 👍!

[@BIG-BlueNation8569]

Bottom B_tton).

[@bethanygates6812]

I’d love to see if you have any ideas on how I guess “reinforce” a pair of jeans in the leg/crotch area. Lol it sounds strange but the reason is because my thighs rub together when I walk so that’s where they tend to get ripped a lot on me. I’m talking huge holes. I was hoping maybe if I put a patch over that area maybe it would prevent the actual jeans from rubbing and wearing out? 🤔 just curious lol

[@ThisLittleFarmhouse]

Absolutely, it’s a super common wear and tear area. For reinforcements I would add a patch to the back and do a few lines of the running stitch across the whole area.

[@andrewsalazar98]

What about adding abrasion-resistant material like cordura or cotton-duck canvas?

[@briandaaranda9735]

I don't know if you still need this, but I've just repaired a pair of jeans using colored embroidery floss and darning over the areas that seem thinner (the denim looks almost white at the parts that need it). Honestly I've just sort of embraced visible mending as a way to say "yeah, they're worn and torn but that just means they have a history! They're my clothes!"

[@kama7021]

Very helpful!

[@catiebeckman5861]

Why embroidery thread instead of regular thread? Is it an aesthetic choice or a functional one?

[@ThisLittleFarmhouse]

The embroidery thread is thicker, stronger, and works best with denim. Also easier to demonstrate for a tutorial.

[@muhammedsalih4656]

Hey buddey can you make a vedeo about how to patch a hole in denim fabrich shirts

[@tarawhite986]

Good Job!

[@Julia-nt2pe]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’m going to mend my jeans now hahahaha

[@Nightshift12482]

Thank you very much! Now I can make my work pants last much longer.

[@GlazzyGaming]

Nice trick keep making