Erin Eggenburg's Mending Blog
A Mending Story of Unmentionable Areas (Upper Thigh Denim Repair)
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I teach workshops on visible mending regularly, and by far, the most requested mend is the dreaded crotch repair.
If you are like me, jeans are my favorite article of clothing to wear. And a well fitting pair of jeans is magic, and also tragic when they are in need of repair. And it seems that the upper thigh/crotch area is the first to go.
Jean Mending Project: Repairing Large Holes with Sashiko & Denim Patches
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These jeans with 2 large tears (one in each leg) and some paint splotches might seem like a lost cause. I beg to differ. These jeans are in great shape despite some unfortunate experiences. But where to begin?
Simple Denim Repair with Visible Mending
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Repairing denim with underpatching. This type of mending will work for both small and large holes. It's a simple and fast way to patch jeans with denim patches and hand stitching.
All you need for this type of denim repair is some extra denim, thread, and a needle. Simple, quick, and a sturdy repair.
Repairing Jeans with Oversize Knee Patches and Sashiko Stitching
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This pair of Carhartt jeans was weak in the knees. I added some oversize patches with sashiko style stitching to repair and give this pair of jeans new life.
Sashiko Style Circles
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I'm always kind of amazed at how substantial a ripped and mended pair of jeans feel when you put them on and run your hands over the texture, and they only get better with time. More rips and more mending and patching, and the softest, strongest jeans that fit your body just right.