Learn how to patch jeans inner thigh by hand, it is super easy to fix your ripped 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.
I was packing my bag Monday morning for a few days away camping, imagine my dismay to realize that one of my mere two pairs of jeans had developed a hole in the inner thigh. As the British summer is somewhat unpredictable, I just didn’t feel I could take the risk and only pack one pair!! So I packed my jeans, along with a denim patch, thread, and needle.
Is it possible to see the repair?
When wearing the jeans the repair is not visible, unless you are looking for it! I asked my son to take pictures to share with you – he thought it a rather strange request!
What thread should I use to repair my jeans?
The traditional boro repair method uses sashiko yarn. Alternatively you could use embroidery floss, button thread, or standard sewing machine thread (I would opt to double sewing machine thread for strength). I love to use materials I have to hand so personally I am using Jean Stitch thread I found in a thrift store.
As I am repairing the inner thigh I am choosing a thread to closely match the colour of the denim.
If you decide your Jean’s cannot be repaired any further please don’t throw them away, checkout my 30+ ideas for what to do with old jeans.
British weather being as it is I’m grateful for two functioning pairs of jeansThank you!!
