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procon

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2. If the split is in a crease it's because the threads

Reply to Iggo (Original post)

Sat Jan 19, 2019, 09:26 PM

Jan 2019

became weakened over time due to the fold and friction. A quick solution would be to buy an iron on patch to repair you jeans. Available in the sewing notions aisle at Wal-Mart, Amazon or any yardage shop.

Trim the patch to fit the tear so it has enough of an edge (1/2 to 1 inch) to adhere to the undamaged jean fabric beyond the area you need to repair. Eventually the patch will need to be replaced so save the extras.

Follow the package directions and apply the patch to the wrong side of your jeans, not the front. You will still see the tear on the outside but as long as the patch stays on it shouldn't get any worse. With old jeans that little damaged area will look like normal wear and tear.

There are other methods but they take more time and perhaps a higher level of skills with a needle and thread.

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Seamsters...help! [View all] Iggo Jan 2019 OP

How about sashiko mending? violetpastille Jan 2019 #1

You think that'll work across a seam? Iggo Jan 2019 #3

Yes, you'd want to go across the seam violetpastille Jan 2019 #5

Thanks. Iggo Jan 2019 #7

If the split is in a crease it's because the threads procon Jan 2019 #2

I'm not sure if an iron-on patch that goes across the seam will be effective, but it's worth a shot. Iggo Jan 2019 #4

It will work. procon Jan 2019 #10

I hear my Dad saying "If you do it right, it'll work." Iggo Jan 2019 #11

Do you sew at all? fierywoman Jan 2019 #6

You assume correctly and I'm not offended. Iggo Jan 2019 #8

You can do it! fierywoman Jan 2019 #9

I used to do this sort of thing in my dressmaking shop. I don't sew anymore tblue37 Jan 2019 #12

my grandma would just put it thru her sewing machine & go over the tear. keeping the edges next to pansypoo53219 Jan 2019 #13

I'd sew a decorative trim over it catrose Jan 2019 #14

Sounds Like the fabric is worn too weak. dem in texas Jan 2019 #15

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