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I have a hole in my jeans, but it is in the crotch area, so I can't put a patch on it. How do I fix it?

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You can apply a patch of matching denim to the inside of your jeans to cover the hole if you really can't part with them.

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If I rip my jeans by the back pocket, can I sew them?

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Yes, remove the stitching where the pocket is sewn to the jeans. If the rip isn't too big, you can zigzag stitch the rip shut on a sewing machine, then stitch the pocket back on. If the rip is large, use a patch on the inside of the jeans, then follow the same process as before.

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I ripped my jeans completely. What can I do?

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Follow the steps here to fix them.

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What if I put a patch in, but the jeans ripped right below the patch?

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In the future, you may want to hold up the jeans to a light - unless it snagged on something sharp, most rips occur because that whole area is getting weak. Next time, put a larger patch that'll cover the hole and reinforce the surrounding area too.

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How can I repair a giant hole in my jeans?

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You can use a patch from an old pair of jeans. Cut the needed sized piece and sew it on from the inside.

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What can I do if my jeans are ripped on the butt?

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Use Japanese patchwork (boro) and embroidery (sashiko) to make your patched jeans look stylish with an old technique that is in fashion again. I did it with a pair of ripped jeans and it looks artsy.

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