How to Sew a Patch on Jeans
Jeans are the most favored and fashionable clothing item that never goes out of style. Generally when we refer jeans, we mean the type of pants or trousers, which are made from the denim fabric. These are rugged and mostly sustain the rough and tough lifestyle. Jeans always remain the fashion element of the season and you can pair them up with almost anything in your wardrobe.
You can add an element of style to the favorite pair of jeans in your closet by sewing custom patches on them. If you have torn your jeans accidentally and want to fix them up or step up your fashion game. We are going to guide you how to sew a patch on jeans.
There is no need to throw those jean pants if they have got a tear around the shin area. The process of sewing patches on your jeans is not hard. All you need is a custom patch for your jeans, some thread and needle and you are ready to go.
Types of Sewing Methods to Patch up Jeans
If you need to sew a patch on jeans, there are two ways to do this. One is stitching it by hand, while the other involves a sewing machine. Pick up your jeans and other things you need to sew a patch on jeans. You can either do it by hand or use a sewing machine that you use for your crafts project. In case you find a fabric with fun print at the craft store or you might have some scraps that are free to use. Grab your needle box and get creative.
Pick a reel of thread that is the same color, or in contrast to your patch. It is a personal preference and depends how funky you want the patch to look. Remember that you are going to sew a patch on your jeans, so you need materials to flaunt the style.
1. Sew by Hand Method
Let us begin with the sew by hand method to fix a patch on the jeans. But before you begin, you should use your par of sharp scissors to chop away any frayed ends or strands of thread that are hanging loose from the tear.
Materials For The Sewing Method
- Scissors
- Fabric or custom patch you want to patch
- Sewing needle made for denim
- Strong stitching thread
- Pins to old everything in place
- Pen to mark the position of the patch
What to Do?
- Begin with marking the spot where you want to sew the patch.
- Hold the patch in place securely with the help of sewing pins.
- You can use the looped stich to secure the corners of the patch. This will prevent the patch from moving or misplacing during the process.
- Use blanket stich or any one that you prefer to trace the edge of the patch and sew it on the jeans.
- As you are sewing, knot the thread a few times as you go along the edges of the patch.
2. Sew by Machine Method
Now let’s move to the sew by machine method. It will take no time and effort and you will sew a perfect patch on your jeans. Snip the fray threads like we did in the previous method.
Materials For The Sewing Method
- Scissors
- Fabric or custom patch you want to patch
- Sewing machine
- Strong stitching thread
- Pins to old everything in place
- Pen to mark the position of the patch
What to Do?
- First mark the place where you want to sew the patch on your jeans using your sewing machine. You can use a piece of paper to prevent the patch form slipping away from the jeans.
- Hold the patch in place securely with the help of sewing pins.
- Place the desired place you want to sew and the patch under the claw of you sewing machine and go along the edges as neatly as possible,
- You new and fashionable pair of jeans is ready to wear.
Final Word
You can use your creativity and skill to bring style to anything you wear. Go through the steps we have listed in our article and make yourself standout from the crowd.
