Repair Jeans with Sashiko and Whipstitches | Visible Mending Tutorial

Revive your worn-out jeans with sashiko and whipstitches! This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through each process stage, from assessing and preparing your denim to executing stunning sashiko designs.
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00:00 intro
00:18 Materials and Tools for Sashiko Jeans Mending
00:47 Assessing the Damage and Preparing Patches
02:29 How to do whipstitch
04:36 Sealing the Patch
06:10 How to Apply Sashiko to Jeans Repair
08:43 Final Thoughts
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[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

How do you like this video? Leave me a comment. And if you found it helpful, share it with your friends! Thank you! ❤♻

[@NatureAndOther]

I like it very much 😊

[@MichaelCruzCA]

Great video as always!

[@star.seeker178]

This tecnique is so fascinating and you explained it in a such clear and pleasant way, that I can't help but try Sashiko!!❤ Thanks a lot for sharing😊

[@christinebowden928]

Hello I have just started sashiko stitching I find your videos very helpful easy to follow being in my eighties I find it very relaxing just wanted to say I have quite a lot of Perle crochet cottons as it comes in different thicknesses I find it a good substitute for sashiko stitching I have bought Sashiko cotton thread but until I get a lot better at stitching I am practising with the crochet cotton Thankyou for your videos they are very helpful 😊

[@adalouellis5706]

I am new and just love your channel! I love the look so much, it appeals to me in such a way, it's hard to describe but it's like I've seen it before, somehow. Like seeing an old friend. I have a question? Would it be possible to mend an old quilt? My friend has a beautiful, white quilt with pink flowers and green vines. At the top, where you sleep, her husband had clenched the blanket tightly, damaging and wearing out the fabric. I thought maybe your method might look good, but I'm not sure. She's given me the quilt, but I know she loves it so much and I thought to repair it in a lovely way and give it back to her! I am a beginner to your method, but I do sew and embroider. So, if you think it's a good idea??..... It's an area of about 12 in. × 9 in that's damaged. With a scalloped edge. I would love a tutorial if you have a mind to do one on repairing quilts. I am subbed to your channel and am so inspired by your work. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us your simple yet elegant style and work. It takes a generous and thoughtful person to share their skills with total strangers! I also become very calm and peaceful inside when I watch your channel. I thank you. Looking forward to your response! With love, all the best to you!

[@ellenmancuso3295]

I used to make up my own patches for my neighborhood friends. I usually did their boyfriends name and flowers. I had steady customers as they went on to new boys they needed new patches

[@queenmisanthrope]

Lmaooo as they went on to new boys, they needed new patches 😂😂😂😂

[@Sukhvinderkailay]

This business does not need references from customers 😁

[@peksn]

hahaha sustainable buisness model

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Lol!!! Thank you for sharing this with us! 😂 😂 😂

[@solb101]

Sounds like those girls were spending a lot of time on their knees.

[@lesboobis7413]

Thank you very much for sharing this. As someone who has never attempted Shashiko before I was able to repair my favourite Japanese denim jeans using the techniques you described. Not quite as slick as you and took me a a good few hours. But the end result was worth it. Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks. My main difficult was working out how to deal with the hanks of Shashiko thread - got myself into a real tangle! Won't make the same mistake again. I'm sure my next attempt will be much smoother. ❤Les (retired surgeon, age 73!).

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, I'm so happy to heat that you found the video helpful! It means a lot to me! For your thread, I think I have a solution here for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5fOi6GLd8-co9Esi=PGwMsG6kNNVSIxC5 Happy mending !

[@DufortIsa]

I love the way you mixed patterns, colours and shapes. Catching the side stitch to reinforce your patch is brilliant. I will use this tip next time. I always preferred my jeans when they get older and softer. Unfortunately the holes often come as they age, but now I will be able to keep them even longer. Thank you for sharing.

[@amarilisrolon8136]

Omg now I'm obsessed with your channel... I just love it. Thanks for teaching us...

[@anniehague1554]

Lovely video, sewing, and results. Nice to see you again!

[@jesspattphotos]

This is so wonderful. The mending job is both beautiful and functional. Thank you.

[@ourzerowastejourney]

So beautiful! This is a great way to reduce waste.

[@melaniehopkins7541]

You have created a beautiful “mend”! It’s a work of art! My compliments. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.

[@niemodna]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for this well explained and soothening tutorial!

[@l.baughman1445]

Thank you for such a pleasant and informative video! It's so helpful for me to see how you do that and reinforcing the side near the seam with such style.

[@rosemariejones8546]

Really good tutorial. Clear and concise in a lovely voice!😊

[@jamesblah]

This is a brilliant tutorial! Thank you so much for uploading.

[@Emvi6259]

This is so beautiful and délicate . Thank YOU 💕

[@LM-rl4nd]

This is beautiful. Thank you for teaching us.

[@danniefrenchpea63]

Absolutely beautiful ! Thank you so much for sharing 🙏I have just ordered some sashiko needles and thread. I have many clothes I can repair using this technique 🥰

[@dakfu_]

i love your channel !! pls keep it going with such a welcoming presence !

[@TarynOHShoooT]

I did sashiko on my hand towel that had holes in it and this video made it so easy to follow!!!❤

[@danielverdin7185]

I LOVED the video! Especially how you cover very basic things, it's very helpful because I have never stitched anything before!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much! Really happy to hear that it’s helpful ! 🥰

[@barbarastruhs3733]

I loved this video and your Channel. Sashiko is a beautiful technique and you and your presentation are just lovely! Thank you!

[@caleenalexanderson6209]

Love the video and simple instructions. I found a pair of my favorite jeans with huge knee holes yesterday. I am going to do this, thank you!

[@iloveyourtattoos]

This is such a well-done video and very thorough! Thank you for taking the time to make it!

[@reneebrill8322]

I'm excited to see a new video! I just found your channel and I'm really enjoying the palm thimble I made following your tutorial.

[@janiceharding625]

Very beautiful 🌸 I’m excited to try this method, so I just ordered some Sashiko threads and needles ☺️. Thank you very much for kindly sharing you knowledge and skills. I found your tutorial wonderfully calming and therapeutic to watch 🥰.

[@sunnybrett]

This is such a wonderful idea! I have a pair of jeans that needs to be repaired in exactly the same place. Thank you very much for the inspiration.

[@tanjaprimc9347]

This is soooo cool. What a beautiful method of extending the life of a garment!!!!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thanks !

[@sylviechvostkova3057]

To by měl vidět celý svět! Super!

[@waunakeelibrarians596]

Fantastic Video! Very thorough and your work is impeccable!

[@TheJudeJane]

Use an old T-shirt to make patches, because it stretches when you bend your knee. Comfortable and durable. Use elastic thread! Then top it off with colorful stitches on the actual denim fabric surrounding the patch. I leave my frayed denim around the hole so the jeans don’t look store-bought. Much cooler looking with the cotton frays hanging, and they won’t fray anymore because of stitching used to incorporate the inside patch.

[@maracampbell6715]

I love your videos, Xiaoxiao!! Thank you!

[@marialuisagarabelli9235]

Wonderful demonstration!

[@JW-yv5jz]

What a beautiful video! Thanks for sharing!

[@leelockman8344]

You are a wonderful artist! Thank you for the excellent instructions.

[@lisawhitehall1870]

I really like that you answer everybody..beautiful art..Thank-you 🙂

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! 🥰

[@freezo244]

Beautiful work!

[@josephineward2495]

Excellent demonstration.thank you

[@waffle_chair9269]

Gorgeous.

[@sacredcowmars]

This was a great and extremely helpful video, looking forward to what’s next

[@eightchickens4415]

Lovely! More visible mending content like this please 🙏

[@pastoragonzalez8536]

Saludos, me gustó mucho este tutorial, lo apliqué en un pantalón y quedó muy bien. Gracias por compartirlo 😊❤

[@CalZm]

Thank you for the video! That was a great tutorial ❤

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful!

[@ElisandeWalters]

lovely as always

[@judyzeigler3980]

Very nicely done , I really love out come of of your sewing, very nice. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@donnadees1971]

You are so helpful.

[@leobrenes4917]

I love the finish. Perfect for giving clothes new life. Thanks for such good advice :D

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Leo!

[@kittycuddler5973]

Well done! That was a beautiful mend and a lovely video.

[@mentoncouve]

Thank you for introducing us to this brilliant technique to mend and decorate jeans.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Your appreciation means a lot! I love sharing creative ideas with all of you.

[@addy5335]

Thank you for this.

[@user3567tgyhzz]

Excellent instructions!

[@trapizonn3603]

This is an amazing tutorial. I hope I can get like you one day 🙌

[@chantallennox1201]

Thankyou. I have learned so much from this video

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

Very nicely done video. Thank you.

[@alexalexiadis]

/Great work…Lovely technic!❤/ made for my free time…something new and creative is born!!

[@raeleohana8797]

fantastic! will definitely try this!

[@cbparker44]

Nice work. Thanks for the videos. They are quite relaxing.

[@Austin-sv6io]

Amazing tutorial.

[@matcatbuchner75]

Just repaired 2 jeans thanks to your useful video, thank you very much!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Wow! So happy to hear that! Feel free to share it with me on Instagram if you want. :)

[@kristielove47]

I loved it . . . I've been inspired ❤️

[@Helen-gm6kl]

Superidee!So eine kreative Arbeit hatte ich selten gesehen.Vielen Dank für akkurate und außergewöhnliche Art den Jens zweites Leben zu geben!Bravo!!! ❤

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm really glad you liked the work! :)

[@marefynn81]

I want to thank you for this lovely video. This particular one is too advanced for me, but it gives me an idea of what can be done. I absolutely hate holes in my clothing and have a pair of corduroy pants I want to reinforce before a hole starts.

[@nev5593]

incredibly relaxing video, you have a great voice :)

[@rosangelaoliveira627]

Muito lindo seu projeto. Adorei. Felicidades

[@mgailqster]

I have a pair of jeans that will look so good with your beautiful instruction!

[@DarnellHorton-ze7yh]

Very nice work and informative

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@antahmad]

Wow, this is beautiful! But I'll be watching some of your previous vids before I attempt.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

That’s a great idea! Have fun!

[@NatureAndOther]

Great tutorial 👍 Nice and beautiful sashiko ❤️💕

[@AaronHendu]

I recently started mending and even modifying quality second hand clothing...this is right up my ally. I often embrace small tears and imperfections as characeter, but as they larger and affect wearability I will definitely be considering this aesthetic patch style. I only hand stitch as I have no sewing machine and honestly not sure I even remember how to use one lol

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

That's awesome that you've started mending and modifying second hand clothing! Embracing small tears and imperfections definitely adds character to the pieces. And hand stitching can be just as effective as using a sewing machine, on top of that, it's good for our minds too! Keep up the great work!

[@SJ-dl6uc]

I do Persian calligraphy with Persian motifs/colours and punk aesthetics. sashiko stitches lend themselves so well to Islamic art and motifs, cz it's mostly angular geometry (plus convexity/concavity curves). sashiko creates natural guides for the lines and angles. especially if you design it in a planar fashion, you can use angular geometric shapes for the curves too.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much for sharing !

[@sherrijones6605]

You do beautiful work!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@SoldierAndrew]

This is so beautiful and interesting.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Isabelle33gironde]

Thanks for the video

[@sandramyer7081]

Thank you! Xiaoxiao- so detailed with great progress thru instruction! Love what you told us.. Sandra Myer

[@zingboomwowbam]

Nice tutorial, thank you!❤

[@paquiramon7009]

Que buena idea para reparar ropa rota! Puse los subtítulos y se entiende muy bien la traducción ❤ Muchas gracias por los tutoriales saludos desde Valencia (España) ❤

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Muchas gracias!

[@eileenneo2011]

well done !!! so beautiful :)

[@mimempayar5776]

wonderful work... love it..😍😍😍

[@donnadees1971]

Thank you

[@leelulady2010]

Another good video!

[@chekotaythefirstrochester9094]

Really inspiring.❤

[@moniqueseewald5951]

Vielen Dank, für diese tolle Idee die Jeans einzigartig zu machen ❤😊 Abonnent 😉

[@johnrodger1961]

I love this! :D

[@tm13tube]

This is especially nice mending design.

[@jcmend529]

Thanks!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much for your generous contribution!

[@indriawisnu4883]

Terimakasih banyak

[@Gabriella-vo4oh]

Great content!!!!

[@otinicrofaerdna]

lovely ♥

[@elsafischer3247]

Great thank you

[@maryvonneadams9378]

Thank you very much

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Thanks

[@jennglow4647]

Very cool 😀

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@nataliaprizant6097]

У меня есть джинсы 👖 с большими дырками, теперь у меня есть способ, как их сделать привлекательными снова. Спасибо за видео 💖🙏

[@vagaluminha8083]

Adorável ❤😍🥰

[@user-sv1ju6er7c]

Очень красиво ❤ 👍🏻😉

[@snusmumrik26]

♥♥♥Thank you very much for the full of wonder and beauty tutorial🔮

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SuperNicoole]

C'est tellement plus joli que le trou. It's so much prettier than the hole. Good job :)

[@morenagomes7607]

Top!👏

[@judiw9874]

thank-you for the tutorial. I am a beginner but your steps make it look so much easier than I imagined.

[@coolthinghere6853]

little tip: unless the garment fabric is prone to fraying more (especially for thinned areas) turning it under may be optional. i know some people might not like the look or the feel of bulky denim turned over lovely video c:

[@corwynm]

I love this tutorial, thank you. Just one note, in case you don't know: Frixion pen ink disappears with heat, but it also reappears with cold. So it may not be a perfect way to mark material if you'll wear the item out in the cold.

[@jennifergreen9989]

But Frixion ink is also washable, so it should be fine if you wash your clothes first!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you very much for the information! I conducted a test with the Frixion pen. Indeed, the ink reappeared on the fabric after I placed it in the freezer. However, the marks vanished when I hand-washed the fabric, using soap and rubbing it by hand.

[@joanaplanabosch194]

Yo quisiera aprender ❤❤