So, I've got this favorite pair of jeans (who doesn't) that are my go to outfit. I love them like nothing else in my wardrobe. They're comfortable, they're flattering, and I've worn them at least every other day for the past year (with liberal washings mixed in don't worry). But last week something awful happened: they busted a hole in the ass. Not a full fledged lady gaga flashing but enough to catch a little wink of cheek every time I move. I almost cried a bit over it, but not because they are just a pair of jeans after all, and became determined to fix them.
Instinct is to just chuck 'em and buy a whole new pair but I can't because a) hudson no longer makes the wash and b) forking over the dough for them is not an option right now. So I have deduced that repairing them is the only option. Although, I've never actually attempted to to repair denim of any sort. I was tempted to hand them over to grandma to repair but was too afraid I would get them back sporting a nice 70's esque patch. So I've got ideas but I wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions? So... help!?
Oh the horror! photo from www.pastryshoecollection.com -R.
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Posted by: Liv | October 01, 2009 at 10:25 AM
sew in a patch on the inside, that way, you don't have an awkward square of fabric on your ass. Cut up a different pair of jeans for material, if you have some you don't wear anymore (or snag some cheapies at a thrift store), flip fav jeans inside out, cut a piece from scrap jeans bigger than the hole (you can always trim it down later, so it doesn't chafe your ass). Make sure to have thread the exact color of your jeans. Pin patch on and sew away! Hand sewing doesn't usually hold up well for very long, so sew it on a machine. (i've done this a lot for my art/gettin' dirty jeans)
Posted by: molly | October 02, 2009 at 10:16 AM