Distressed jeans- when do you patch?

Missey

Many YLF members have purchased heavily distressed jeans this season. I just recently purchased a pair by Blank denim and I love them, however, I wonder how long it will be before I have to do some artful patching from the inside. I believe Anna had purchased a pair this season that were patched from the inside and I've seen many brands that have been doing distressed jeans with patches that look pretty cool. Even a rube like me could manage to sew a few patches ;). When is the question, there is a point of no return where patcjing is involved because there just isn't enough surrounding fabric left to anchor. Sigh.

To patch or not to patch, that is the question. Thoughts?

11 years ago

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Latest reply was from Ledonna N.

Diana

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I would patch if the holes are in high-stress areas (like the knee or, in my case, thunder thighs) and have been slowly growing larger each time you wear them. Also consider patching holes that are located in areas where they would be potentially embarrassing should they suddenly decide to expand. I speak from experience, having had a pair of jeans rip 10" up the thigh at a distressing point.

11 years ago

Ledonna N.

Veteran

I wonder if you could patch from the outside snow make it fashionable. Not to long ago. Annagybe had a thread about jeans with patches on it. You could do a high fashion DIY

11 years ago

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