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Original poster

To patch my crotch?

62 replies

DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 11/03/2024 11:43

Slightly embarrassing but I've rubbed a hole in my jeans between my legs (two pairs!!) 😩

Do people patch this area or is it just time to throw them out?

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EBearhug · 12/03/2024 10:25

As an anside, and not aimed at the OP specifically, this absurd idea that something has to be binned the moment it isn’t ‘as new‘ is truly baffling. Has it really come to the point that repairing isn’t seen as a viable option?

I agree - someone I knew was going to bin her jeans because the rear pocket was starting to hang loose - there was no tear, just the stitching round the pocket had gone. It would never have occurred to me to bin something for that, and I was shocked she hadn't considered fixing it - an easy mending job. If she didn't have the sewing skills herself, I'm sure she would have known someone, though I am making some assumptions about dance teachers and altering costumes here.

Lifebeganat50 · 12/03/2024 10:01

I used to do this all the time. I did it from the inside and ran over it a few times with the sewing machine, you couldn’t see it when I was wearing them (because my arse was so huge😳)

Allfur · 12/03/2024 09:59

Patch! Reuse, recycle!

Fraaahnces · 12/03/2024 09:41

Another idea if you’re at home in front of the Telly..

https://youtube.com/shorts/U-cc4VB0JR4?si=6eAInfE7EbPCXmpQ

CanaryCanary · 12/03/2024 09:20

Patch everything. Visible mending is very cool these days. Saves money, better for the environment. I’m sitting here in trousers I’ve had since the 90s, patches in various places, still work fine.

DyslexicPoster · 12/03/2024 09:04

DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 11/03/2024 23:32

I think I'm worried about it chafing if I patch on the inside. But I may as well try I suppose.

I zigzag / lightening stiched the edge of the patch so there was no edge. Poor jeans was 7 years old and £12 originally but I did love them. I think I'm going to make them into bag in homage to them

GrumpyPanda · 12/03/2024 04:40

DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 11/03/2024 23:32

I think I'm worried about it chafing if I patch on the inside. But I may as well try I suppose.

It'll chafe worse if you patch on the outside and leave the disintegrating fabric next to your skin. Stay away from iron-on patches in this area though - use real fabric.

bradpittsbathwater · 12/03/2024 03:19

Bin them unless they're expensive. I'd be paranoid any patch repair is noticeable

SheepAndSword · 12/03/2024 03:14

Never knew this was a thing! Mine just get frayed around the bottom of the legs, the hem bit.

What sort of jeans are you buying? Good luck with patching.

PeloMom · 12/03/2024 03:13

If it’s jeans hard to find/ favourite etc I patch from the inside. If they’re relatively cheap and easy to find- bin and buy new ones

Fraaahnces · 12/03/2024 02:52

For the love of god, please remove your jeans before ironing the patch on!

JesusMaryAndJosephAndTheWeeDon · 12/03/2024 02:25

SpringtimeAtLast · 11/03/2024 11:55

Patch in the inside (less obvious)

This is what I do too

FussyPud · 12/03/2024 02:15

Patch if you can. I’ve also been known to just wear chub rub tights under a trashed pair of jeans to stop them chafing.

As an anside, and not aimed at the OP specifically, this absurd idea that something has to be binned the moment it isn’t ‘as new‘ is truly baffling. Has it really come to the point that repairing isn’t seen as a viable option?

Autienotnaughtie · 12/03/2024 01:33

This happened to me i tried to patch on the inside but the stitching rubbed so I had to get rid.

Guavafish1 · 12/03/2024 01:08

patch

EBearhug · 12/03/2024 01:07

If the alternative is to bin them, what have you got to lose by experimenting?

If you sew it neatly so there are no bumpy edges, it should be okay. Jean seams are usually quite thick, and you don't usually get chafing from them, do you?

Original poster
DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 11/03/2024 23:32

I think I'm worried about it chafing if I patch on the inside. But I may as well try I suppose.

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EBearhug · 11/03/2024 13:37

I have patched, especially in my poorer days. Not so much jeans, but other trousers.

Do it from the inside. Depends on your sewing skills too, I guess.

CleftChin · 11/03/2024 13:37

I patch from the inside with 70 denier black tights

ROFL - yes, I've been known to 'patch' them with leggings myself :)

DyslexicPoster · 11/03/2024 13:36

I patch from the inside with iron on patches and my machine. It didn't last long. I think you need quite a big patch as the weak area just then ripped at the side of the patch

doris9034 · 11/03/2024 13:33

I patch from the inside with 70 denier black tights

DSD9472 · 11/03/2024 13:31

I've had linen trousers split there, but no point patching those because the material was so thin. Jeans though are thicker and if otherwise fine, I'd try to repair them. I too would try an iron on patch, but you might need to sew it on because its not a flat area.

Knackeredandalsotired · 11/03/2024 13:28

I get mine patched at the local dry cleaners that also does mending. Costs a tenner, I think but I got another year or two out of my jeans.

But I wear all my clothes to destruction - it’s not for everyone!!

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DangerQuakeRhinoSnake · 11/03/2024 13:25

Moonmelodies · 11/03/2024 12:17

You shouldn't rub so vigorously.

👍😄

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JuniperJanet · 11/03/2024 12:46

If you really love them/don't want to buy more you could get iron on patches and customise them so the patches are covered or look part of the design.