Got a hole in your favorite pants? Here’s a super easy and cute way to fix it in minutes., by Crafty Needle on YouTube. 1 min 17 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 17 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Turn the pants inside out and trim any loose threads around the hole so the edges are neat.
Place a scrap of fabric behind the hole on the wrong side, large enough to cover it with about 1 cm extra all round.
Pin the scrap in place through both layers, smoothing the pants flat so the patch does not pucker.
Turn the pants right side out and check the hole is fully covered. Adjust the scrap if any gap shows.
Cut a patch shape from your fabric, such as a heart, star or circle, about 2 cm bigger than the hole.
Pin the shaped patch over the hole on the right side, centering it so the hole sits underneath.
Thread your needle and knot the end. Bring the needle up through the patch edge and back down through the pants, close to the edge.
Sew small, even stitches all the way around the patch edge, keeping the fabric flat as you go.
Finish with a couple of backstitches on the inside, then trim the thread. Remove all pins.
Press the patched area with a warm iron to flatten the seams and set the stitches.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a fabric scrap similar in weight to the pants so the patch does not pull or bunch.
Keep stitches small and close together at the corners of the patch, where edges lift first.
Choose a contrasting thread color to make the stitching part of the design.
Wash the pants inside out on a gentle cycle to keep the patch looking neat.
Questions
Can I do this without a sewing machine?
Yes. The whole patch can be sewn by hand with a basic running or whip stitch. Small, even stitches hold well on most fabrics.
What if the hole is bigger than my patch?
Cut a larger patch or add a backing scrap behind the hole first. For very large tears, a machine darn or a professional repair may last longer.
Do I need special fabric for the patch?
Any cotton or knit scrap works for light wear. For stretchy pants, use a stretchy fabric so the patch moves with the garment.
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