Jeans usually take a lot of time before they wear out. But it does not mean that they would not need repairing. There are certain parts in your jeans where wear and tear happens. These are usually the areas at your back pockets and knees.
It may not wear the whole pair of jeans out, but they would have to be repaired when holes start to form. Usually, holes on the knee areas can pass up as part of the jeans’ style.
However, some people just do not feel comfortable having holes on their jeans that they prefer to saw patches on them. If you are one of those people who prefer to make their fashion sense stand out through decorative patches, then these sewing guidelines may just be right for you.
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Trim
When holes come out, some loose threads can be seen hanging out from the edges. Make sure that you trim them off for a clean work.
Cut your patch
Get the patch that you want to use. Make sure that it has an allowance of about half an inch from the hole’s edges. You may also choose iron-on patches. If your patch is made of softer fabric, it has a lesser chance of creating a stain on your jeans.
Position the jeans
It is best to lay your jeans upon a flat or plain surface. This way, you will have an easy time sewing the patch as it also lays flat upon the jeans. It will just keep still.
You may want to put the patch under the hole so that the fabric of the jeans overlaps the patch. You may also want to have the patch on top of the jeans’ fabric.
If you go with the latter, then you would need to do some ironing on the patch’s edges unto the fabric’s insides so that your patch would not tussle. Iron-on patches will have their own directions so you would have to refer to their own guidelines if using them.
Begin sewing
You may start sewing manually or you may also use a sewing machine. Just make sure that you are able to sew your patch securely.
Sew on the knee area
If you are sewing a patch on the knee area, turn your jeans inside out once you are done trimming the hanging threads along the edges. Just the same, give an allowance of about half an inch from the hole’s edges. Use pins to make the patch secure in its place.
If you are putting the patch on top of the jeans, fold the edges a little so that the edges look good. Otherwise, thread will keep on hanging out along the edges. If you go with iron-on patches, just press your patch into its place.
Baste
Baste your patch and use stitches that are half an inch long. Remove pins.
Start sewing. If using your sewing machine, remove the flatbed’s large part so that you can slide the jeans’ leg through. Sew your patch. If you are sewing manually, use at least 8 inches to make sure the patch is secure.
You are now finished sewing so go ahead and wear your newly decorated pair of jeans.
