Stop Throwing Away Torn Jeans! Try This Easy Trick 😱#sewinghacks #diycrafts #sewing, by Astop Hacks on YouTube. 2 min 41 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 41 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Turn the jeans inside out so the torn seam faces you. Trim any loose threads with small scissors, but leave the fabric edges intact.
Line up the two torn edges so the seam sits flat and the fabric overlaps slightly. Pin or clip them in place.
Thread the needle with thread close to the jeans color and tie a small knot at the end.
Push the needle up through the folded edge on one side, then straight across into the fold on the other side.
Pull the thread snug so the two edges close together and the stitch hides inside the fold.
Repeat the straight cross-stitch along the whole tear, keeping each stitch about 3 to 5 mm apart.
Finish with a small knot on the inside, then snip the thread. Turn the jeans right side out and check the seam.
Press the repaired seam with an iron on a medium setting to flatten it.
Tips and common mistakes
Match the thread to the darkest part of the denim so the stitches disappear.
Do not pull the thread too tight or the seam will pucker and look lumpy.
For a hole bigger than a coin, patch the back with scrap denim before stitching.
Use a thimble on thick denim to avoid pushing the needle into your finger.
Questions
Can I do this without a sewing machine?
Yes. The invisible stitch is done by hand with a needle and thread, so no machine is needed.
Will the repair show on the outside?
If you match the thread color and keep the stitches inside the fold, the repair is hard to see from the outside.
Does this work on bedsheets and other clothes?
Yes. The same ladder stitch closes torn seams on sheets, trousers and other woven fabrics.
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.
