Patching the crotch of jeans

[Frs1661]

I find that my jeans always wear through at the crotch first (between the legs, under the taint), while the rest of the pants are in fine shape. It seems a shame to throw them out, but I can't exactly be flashing my underwear at work. Anyone know of a good patch method for this failure?

[Frankies Girl]

http://fatshionista.livejournal.com/4648359.html

Used to use this repair technique all the time.

[Choices]

http://fatshionista.livejournal.com/4648359.html

Used to use this repair technique all the time.

Great trick! It might even be worth doing this to other pairs ahead of time to prevent holes.

[Frs1661]

Thanks! I will have to give this a try.

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[La Bibliotecaria Feroz]

http://fatshionista.livejournal.com/4648359.html

Used to use this repair technique all the time.

I've used it, too. Here's a blog post with my results and some photos of my project: https://frugalparagon.com/2015/10/06/mending-time-adult-pants-problems/

[tonysemail]

thanks for posting the instructions.
I gave it a try last night on a pair of my wife's jeans.
I have to say, my needle work looks terrible! ;P
I will keep practicing and see if I get the hang of it.

[MountainFlower]

Can you use glue?  I use Tear Mender (purchased on amazon) to glue my husband's belt loops back on.  The stuff is pretty powerful. 

[spokey doke]

I just ripped the crotch on a pair of jeans, and between that and this thread, I am interested in revisiting basic sewing (mostly patching, but also hemming, redoing pockets, etc.).

I'm essentially starting from nothing at this point, aside from a basic hand sewing kit...so I need recommendations for tools, materials, and instruction.

Help?

[tonysemail]

the following threads have lots of sewing info including reference books:
http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/do-it-yourself-forum!/diy-clothes-(sewing)/
http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/share-your-badassity/my-secret-and-successful-journey-to-making-my-own-clothes/

[Sibley]

I just ripped the crotch on a pair of jeans, and between that and this thread, I am interested in revisiting basic sewing (mostly patching, but also hemming, redoing pockets, etc.).

I'm essentially starting from nothing at this point, aside from a basic hand sewing kit...so I need recommendations for tools, materials, and instruction.

Help?

There are tons of videos on You-tube, and sewing groups on Facebook, etc. Look up a few. The one I'm in is very willing to help.