How to Fix Ripped Jeans Crotch | Invisible Repair, by SaRa Apparel&Fashion AI on YouTube. 4 min 59 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 59 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Turn the jeans inside out and find the full length of the split seam. Trim any loose, frayed threads with scissors so the edges sit flat.
Pin the two torn edges back together along the original seam line. Match the old stitch holes so the seam lines up straight.
Thread your needle with strong thread and knot the end. Sew small, even stitches along the seam, working from one end of the tear to the other.
Sew a second row of stitches just beside the first for extra strength. Knot off and trim the thread.
Cut an iron-on patch slightly larger than the repaired area. Round the corners so they do not peel up later.
Place the patch over the repair on the inside of the jeans, adhesive side down. Press it flat with your fingers.
Set your iron to the heat your patch instructions give, usually medium to high with no steam. Press the patch for about 10 to 15 seconds until it sticks.
Turn the jeans right side out and check the seam looks closed. Add a few extra hand stitches through the patch edges if you want a stronger hold.
Tips and common mistakes
Test your iron on a hidden inside hem first so you do not scorch the denim.
Use polyester or denim thread, not thin cotton, because the crotch takes a lot of strain.
Round the patch corners, since sharp corners catch and peel off in the wash.
Wash the jeans inside out on a gentle cycle after the repair to make it last longer.
Questions
Can I do this repair with a sewing machine instead?
Yes. Sew a narrow zigzag stitch over the split seam, then stitch around the edges of the iron-on patch for extra hold.
What if the fabric itself is worn thin, not just the seam?
Put the iron-on patch over the thin area on the inside before you stitch. The patch adds fabric where the denim has worn away.
Will the repair show on the outside?
If you match the thread to the denim and keep stitches on the old seam line, the repair is hard to see. The patch sits on the inside.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
