Many people think that clothes can only be repaired in special studios. In fact, you don’t need to be a professional seamstress to put patches on. Patches not only hide scuffs, stains and dirt that cannot be removed from the fabric. They are also stylish, especially when using bright patches that attract attention. But before you start working, you should figure out how to make a patch on jeans so that it looks not only neat, but also fashionable.
What material is suitable?
It is not always possible to find denim identical in color and texture to jeans. And it is not worth doing this, because a patch made of another material will look much more interesting. Current options:
- ripped jeans have been in fashion for several seasons now. This season, a combination of ripped jeans with all sorts of patches is popular. A model with lace sewn under the ripped edges looks feminine and gentle. Classic blue jeans with patches are combined with white, cream lace, and black, gray, dark blue models will look good with black or deep blue lace;
- Jeans can be decorated with thick pieces of fabric. Here the flight of fantasy is not limited: the flag of the country, a picture, a drawing from a comic book. However, do not get too carried away with bright patches, otherwise the jeans will look too pretentious. The style and color of the patches on the jeans should match the top of the clothes;
- Young people love patches made from different colored scraps. The main thing is to follow the principles of color combination.
How to sew correctly
There are several types of patches:
- double-sided patch - will help hide a hole in the knees, abrasions on the elbows in denim jackets, dresses, shirts. The patch consists of two pieces of fabric, identical in shape but different in size. First, the smaller piece is sewn on from the inside in the place that needs restoration. After that, the larger piece is sewn on from the front side. Often, a blind hand stitch is used for double patches, since a machine stitch would be conspicuous;
- sewn-in patches are used to decorate any areas on jeans, even between the legs;
- patch pieces of material serve more as a decorative element due to their unreliability. The patch piece of fabric is sewn on from the front side with a blind stitch. Decorative patches on jeans are often made from fabric that differs in color.
Manually
Let's look at how to make a patch using jeans as an example, where you need to hide a hole on the knee. How to make patches on the knees of jeans by hand:
- It is better to choose a knee patch made of a denser material. Craft stores sell ready-made patches of different shapes, colors and textures. If you want to make it yourself, first you need to make a template out of thick paper, then transfer it to a piece of fabric and carefully cut out the patch according to the shape;
- the edges of the patch can be overcast or given a small fringe;
- the color of the threads can be absolutely any: contrasting with the jeans or in the same range;
- First, baste the patch, iron the fabric using a hot iron;
- then, using small stitches, carefully sew the patch to the knee;
- You can sew the same patch to the other leg, after which the jeans are washed and laid out to dry.
By typewriter
If you have a sewing machine, sewing a patch on jeans is not difficult. Functional patches, like decorative patches, are sewn on the front side of the product. The edge is fixed with a straight stitch or a zigzag stitch. If you want to hide a worn spot on the fabric under a patch, give preference to machine stitching, since this way you can fix the patch more securely. Decorative patches can be sewn on with threads that differ in color from the main color scheme.
After the patch has been sewn on, the item must be carefully ironed on both sides.
Decorating options
Many famous designers offer options with original patches on jeans. With their help, you can turn ordinary jeans into a modern stylish model. Options for decorative patches:
- lace patches combined with rhinestones. A feminine version of jeans that you can wear to a cafe or on a trip. You need to be very careful with the number of rhinestones. Lace itself attracts attention, so a lot of rhinestones will look ridiculous and too provocative;
- Several patches made from materials of different textures and colors look stylish;
- patches with a floral print will suit both children's and adult jeans;
- applications in the form of animals, flowers, fruits, geometric figures. In stores you can find ready-made patches of any shape and size;
- If you buy several similar pictures at once, you can create a whole story on jeans. They will look especially fascinating on children's clothes;
- To create a retro look, just sew a plaid patch onto your jeans and wear a chunky knit cardigan.
Some people think that jeans with slits and decorative patches can only be worn by young girls. In fact, you can wear such things at any age, the main thing is to know when to stop and not overdo it with the decor.
Another misconception is that the more cuts on jeans, the better. Numerous cuts, which can turn into a large hole, combined with flashy appliques will make the jeans too vulgar.
Nuances of work taking into account the location
It's a shame to part with your favorite jeans when they start to wear out. First of all, this happens at the junction of the two legs, between the legs. A carefully installed patch will extend the life of your favorite item.
How to make a patch between the legs:
- at the site of damage, cut off all protruding threads;
- Sew all edges of the hole with a decorative stitch to prevent the fabric from fraying in the future;
- attach the patch with safety pins. It should be larger in size than the hole;
- straighten the fabric so that there are no wrinkles or creases anywhere;
- sew the patch on with an indent of approximately 3 mm from the edge.
Often holes and abrasions appear on the knees, especially in children. Putting a patch on the knee in jeans is not difficult at all. What to do:
- make a patch from old thick fabric. You can choose a contrasting fabric to make the patches look ultra-modern;
- carefully fold the edges of the patch and baste;
- iron the edges with a hot iron;
- apply the patch to the jeans, sew it on with a decorative hand stitch or using a sewing machine;
- Trousers with multi-colored patches on both legs look more impressive.
Larger patches can be sewn onto the hips and small pieces of fabric onto the pockets.Don't be upset if your favorite jeans are torn, worn out or simply no longer relevant. Stylish patches will help turn them into a real designer item. Connect your imagination, come up with unusual options, using ready-made patches or making them yourself. Look at the numerous photos of what beautiful patches for jeans can be. Minimal knowledge of sewing techniques and imagination will help you become real designers and create a masterpiece from old jeans.
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