How to: Repair a Hole in JEANS | Sashiko Hand Sewing | Fix a Rip in the Knee of your Trousers

This fun method of 'visible mending' shows you how to repair a hole in your jeans with a denim patch and an embroidered star pattern. Ideal for if the rip is too severe to mend in an 'invisible' way.
I hope you enjoy this tutorial :)
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[@blumenaue7590]

Just a thought. Almost all jeans have a side seam that is NOT topstitched. I use a seam ripper and open that seam. Then, you have a nice large, flat service to work on. No worries working in a confined area. When done your pattern sewing. Turn your jeans inside out, and sew right sides together, closing the seam ripped seam, closed again. Works wonderfully.

[@sleet5142]

Love the little flower patterns with the thread on the jeans! Really cool idea even if there’s no patch!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thank you! 😊

[@HannaARTzink]

I love repairing clothes. Nowadays i feel it is a civil defence against the mads consumption. Making it beautiful adds dignity to the work.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Well said!

[@paulareeveslmt]

Thank you for creating a very well done video! I love the idea of including Sashiko in a patching job, adds so much! Lovely work. Also subscribed!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Aw thanks! :D

[@9w2xyz]

Thank you for showing this so clearly. Thats exactly where all my jeans rip.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Glad you found it helpful :)

[@marciah0312]

Thanks - that looks really cool! When I'm patching my jeans I put a thicker catalog or magazine inside so I don't catch the other panel of fabric :) xx

[@RokoleeDIY]

Great tip! Thanks for watching :)

[@gvilzavideos7498]

Thank you for that piece of art. I am tempted to start sewing some torn pants I was going to discard, just to get some practice. I like the little flowers you embellished with the torn area. I enjoyed your video and I am now your subscriber. Thank you again

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thank you very much :D I hope you do give it a go

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

To not catch the back piece of fabric of a leg, I unstitched the inside leg seam; knowing I can easily reset this inseam when the mending is completed.

[@Tala1276]

I was going to say that too, it would have =been soooooo much easier to do everything after that

[@lyndawadland5453]

Very clear tutorial. Well done! Thank you.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks very much!

[@randalllaue4042]

You can insert a plastic piece of “ Milk Carton I leg so you don’t sew into back of leg... you can save for next time...

[@Dulceknits]

Excellent and very helpful tutorial 😍👍🏼

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks so much 😊

[@snehaverma6686]

Really helpful, thank you!! :)

[@RokoleeDIY]

You're welcome!

[@lucreciarojas1]

Es muy bello. Muchas gracias

[@RokoleeDIY]

Muchas gracias :)

[@focca7375]

Que hermoso bordado 💖🥰👋👋

[@RokoleeDIY]

Gracias :)

[@milliegaumuk]

Loved this, thank you x

[@RokoleeDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jenniferhaefner9132]

Super cute!!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks!

[@pakagus3175]

I like

[@erinleary5873]

How cute!!

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks!

[@syddlinden8966]

I'd recommend either stitch basting or using a basting glue stick instead of fussy cutting on fusible web, and is anyone else cringing at the thought of fraycheck against your skin? I'd much rather let the patch fray a bit - it's not gonna do much since it's only coming into contact with your knee, or just do a basic edge stitch or light button stitch around the edge so it stays soft. Otherwise, very, very good vid! I'll be coming back to this one when I finally sit down to mend my own pair of jean with knees this badly destroyed! :D

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks for your comment :) Yes you're correct, basting would be a good alternative method. Have fun repairing!

[@skyellama8440]

This is very helpful but I’m scared to try because I have stretch denim jeans, any tips making sure it doesn’t look lumpy?

[@RokoleeDIY]

Hi! Just make sure you don't stretch the denim as you sew.. don't pull the stitches tight, and also pin the denim pieces together before you sew to keep them in place. Remember you can always pull the stitches out if it goes wrong!

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Also, using a stretching type of fabric & knit interfacing; stretch must be stretching in the same direction as the fabric being repaired.

[@randalllaue4042]

To be fair, I have had surprise blow outs on knees, just don’t wash before patching...

[@lalagamma4452]

New subbie. Great tutorial and Beautiful work 🤗🐞😘

[@RokoleeDIY]

Thanks very much :D

[@TC-rk9vu]

Can you -lease recommend a strong sewing thread by brand/manufacturer please

[@RokoleeDIY]

I tend to use Gutermann polyester thread :)

[@margaritainostroza5634]

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[@iiuva]

I would have made the open area look like a tree

[@marymagdalene3004]

Lots of work for sure. End result was a bit off for me as it did not look as though you really stabilized the big rip in the jeans. Not sure how it could have been done better, but thinking that maybe would have been more secure if a big patch was sewn over the hole on the outside of the jeans.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Indeed, there are many ways to repair jeans...and I actually have a video showing how to add a large patch to the outside of a hole too :D

[@tuliptown9058]

Should I wash my jeans before or after the repair?

[@RokoleeDIY]

Doesn't matter (unless the jeans have never been washed before, in which case you'll need to wash them before repairing :))

[@monnysillva7038]

🤜🤛Massa!

[@sunshinepurple1043]

I have holes caused by chub rub and can't find a tutorial anywhere. Can you help? Thank you.

[@RokoleeDIY]

Hi! I've got a repair video in the pipeline that may help you, but if you always get holes in the same places it would be best to reinforce that area of the jeans first to prevent holes appearing, rather than fixing them after they appear. Best way would be to add another layer of fabric as a patch, then reinforcing this patch with sewn stitches. Hope that helps a little!

[@syddlinden8966]

You can do this method on the inner thighs, it just may take a bit more finagling to get you patches to lay smoothly in the right position. Try stitch basting for a bit more flexibility in basting - and you can undo it if you get an odd wrinkle in the cloth, or baste in several different sections to get the patch to lay properly. Also, I'd recommend maybe using a softer quilting cotton or tshirt cotton over the inside of your patch if you're using a heavier patching material like denim, this way you have something soft against your skin.

[@marajany7971]

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