how to patch the ripped knee of denim pants, by Flora Halipot channel on YouTube. 2 min 16 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 16 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Turn the jeans inside out and trim any loose, frayed threads around the rip with small scissors so the edges lie flat.
Cut a piece of denim or iron-on patch a little larger than the hole, about 2 cm past the torn edges on every side.
Slide the patch behind the rip on the inside of the leg and pin it in place so the denim sits flat and the hole is covered.
Thread your needle with heavy thread and knot the end. Use a thread close to the denim color for a hidden look.
Sew around the edge of the patch with small running stitches, going through the patch and the jeans, all the way around.
Close the torn edges over the patch with short stitches across the rip so the gap does not open again.
Knot the thread on the inside, trim the tail, and remove the pins.
Turn the jeans right side out and press the patched area with a warm iron to flatten the stitches.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a denim needle and heavy thread so the stitches do not snap when you bend your knee.
Match the patch fabric to the jeans weight, since thin cotton will wear through fast.
Sew small, even stitches rather than long ones, which pull loose with movement.
Keep pins away from the seam line so the needle does not hit them and bend.
Questions
Can I do this without a sewing machine?
Yes. Hand stitching with a needle and heavy thread works fine for a knee patch and takes about half an hour.
Will the patch show on the outside?
If you sew only around the edges and close the rip with matching thread, the patch stays mostly hidden inside the leg.
What if the rip is very large?
Use a bigger patch that extends well past the tear, and add a second row of stitches for extra strength.
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