Can you fix inner thigh holes in jeans?

The inner thigh/crotch area of jeans is subject to wear and tear, over time modern stretch denim can tear or develop holes. It is easy to apply a patch of similarly toned denim to the inside of your jeans to cover the hole and importantly strengthen the denim in the surrounding area.

How do you stop ripped jeans from ripping?

Use a flat iron to attach iron-on denim patches to the inside of your jeans where the rips are! Jeans rip from side-to-side, so if you stick on these patches on the left and right of your rip, they should stop tearing when you put them in the wash. It’s that simple!

How do I prevent inner thigh holes in my jeans?

Take a pair of fabric scissors and cut out 2 sections of denim that are around 3 by 4 in (7.6 by 10.2 cm), or large enough to cover the inner thigh area of your jeans. Cut your patches out of stretchy denim, as this will be easier to work with. You can also purchase pre-made denim patches at a craft or fabric store.

Why do my pants keep ripping in the middle?

This is a very common problem! Fabric is worn down by friction, and the friction of your thighs rubbing together as you move throughout the day, is slowly wearing on the fibers of your jeans. Eventually this causes them to tear, and your left with rips in your favorite jeans.

How can I fix large hole in my jeans?

Patching from under and machine sewing. This is by far my most favorite method – you simply cannot go wrong with it.

How do I repair holes in jeans?

Most of the fixing of holes in jeans involves sewing a patch that will cover the hole. A patch is an extra piece of fabric attached on another fabric – this piece of fabric should be large enough to cover the hole – it can be matching the base fabric to blend in or a contrasting one which will stand out.

What is the best way to patch jeans?

Gather your jeans, scrap fabric, scissors, iron and iron-on adhesive. Cotton fabrics are a good choice for patching. Cut away any frayed edges within the hole of your jeans. Shape the hole into a circle, square, diamond or heart, if desired.

How do I fix hole in my pants?

Sew across the hole or tear to close it. Push together the two sides of the hole with your hands to close it. Once it is securely in position, hold it there and position it beneath the needle on your sewing machine. Then, sew vertically across the hole to bind it and close it.