Over time, any item, even something as practical as jeans, becomes unusable and holes appear on it. But a comfortable, stylish denim garment has an undeniable advantage - it can be carefully repaired. There are several ways to sew up a hole in jeans. It is not necessary to have experience in sewing, as there are other options for restoring jeans. Making a new item from an old one is not particularly difficult if you take into account the recommendations of experienced craftsmen.
Methods of sewing
To mend holes in jeans, you need matching threads, scissors, a needle, appliques, and other items. Each method has its own set.
Patch
First, you need to select denim material that matches the color and texture (cuts from old pants, unnecessary jackets or skirts). The process is as follows:
- the jeans are laid out in such a way that the hole is clearly visible, the outline is marked slightly larger than the hole;
- a piece is cut out from the prepared piece of material along the marked outline;
- the cut fabric should be overcast using a machine or by hand;
- the patch is applied to the wrong side of the hole. The patch is secured with pins and basted with large stitches;
- from the inside, the patch is sewn to the product using a sewing machine;
- The trousers are turned inside out and the areas where the material meets the jeans are stitched.
Finally, iron the jeans to even out the surface of the leg.
Application
Another way to patch a hole is to apply a ready-made or cut-out fabric applique. In such patches, cut out of another material, it is not necessary to process the edges, let them remain frayed. For appliques on light jeans, pieces of chintz or chiffon fabric are suitable, for thicker items - leather, drape, wool. The shapes can be different: rectangular, square, diamond-shaped, oval.
It is convenient to fix the appliques using adhesive webbing. This is done as follows:
- an applique is selected that is larger in size than the hole;
- the hole is fixed with interlining or interfacing from the back side using an iron;
- the adhesive web is cut out to a size smaller than the applique;
- glued with a hot iron.
You can glue the same applique symmetrically or place it next to you, but smaller in size. It would be a good idea to place the applique, for example, on the top of one leg, and on the bottom of the other.
Plastering
If a hole appears on the knee, there are many options for fixing it, but jeans often wear out in places where it is inappropriate to sew an applique, for example, between the legs. In this case, holes in jeans should be patched using the patching method. The process consists of tightly stitching the lines on a machine, that is, the hole is filled with threads. The work is considered difficult, but very high-quality, the main thing is that the color of the patch matches the thing being repaired. The process is as follows:
- a patch cut to size is glued to the back side;
- There is no need to cut off the frayed edges of the product immediately, then the stitching will be easier to do, since the gaps between the threads will not be visible.
This type of repair makes holes in jeans located in intimate places almost invisible. Items with this type of repair are used for a long time.
Decorating
Unusual original patches can hide holes using various materials. Decorating jeans for small children is especially relevant. The following solutions are often used:
- turning holes in your knees into funny cartoon characters;
- application of patchwork technique;
- small holes can be decorated with embroidery;
- apply many small patches to a large hole;
- trim with lace.
If a small hole is located on the front side of the trouser leg, its edges can be frayed. In the areas located next to it, make the same slits and decorate them in the same way. You get stylish ripped jeans - a great way to update an old thing.
Nuances of work taking into account the location of the hole
Jeans are one of the most durable materials, but they still wear out with daily wear. Jeans have a special cut, so holes constantly appear between the legs. The area is quite inconvenient, since if patches and seams are not applied neatly, a person will experience discomfort when walking. When repairing this place, special attention and accuracy are required. The most suitable method is a patch, which turns out flat and smooth.
It is easier to disguise a hole on a trouser leg: a knee or a section at the back. In this case, it is possible to use both patching and other types of hole patching.
You can beautifully decorate a hole of any size by hand, the main thing is to choose the right material. While the trouser leg can be decorated with lace or embroidery, such decoration will not work on the back. It is better to glue a modest applique to this area.
What to do if it cannot be eliminated
If your jeans are completely worn out and cannot be repaired, don't throw them away. You can make a lot of useful things from this strong fabric. If you cut off the torn legs and unravel the remaining edges into fringe, you can get stylish denim shorts. A short fashionable skirt for a young girl can be made from old torn jeans.
A good option is to make a funny toy. In this case, another fabric, fur, buttons are added to the denim. A great product made from jeans is a bag made for various purposes, in different styles. There are many options - it can be a shopper bag, a backpack, a beach bag, a shopping bag. A modern patchwork bag is considered relevant, which requires some work, but the thing will turn out fashionable and original.
It is easy to give a new life to worn-out old jeans, it is only important to know how to discreetly revive the product. As a result of several hours of work, you get a new beautiful thing from practical fabric that will last for many years.
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