But do make sure any loose bits of denim are firmly sewed down over the patch, so they won’t bunch up and form unsightly lumps in the next step. 4. Thread your sewing machine with the color you ...

Step inside a modern denim factory and witness the full journey, from raw cotton threads to stylish, ripped jeans. This video ...

Clean stitching in general is a sign of care taken, so turn your jeans inside out and look for loose threads. If it looks shoddy, it probably is. High-quality-denim makers often install raised ...

Thread that matches your jeans Scissors Iron-on patches or "fusible"(a thin webbing that basically glues two fabrics together when heated with an iron) Swatch of spare denim A sewing machine that ...

Khounnoraj, author of the 2020 book Visible Mending: A Modern Guide to Darning, Stitching and Patching ... Darning: Weave a patch using thread or yarn. There aren't hard rules about when to ...