How to repair a hole in your jeans

Think twice before throwing out your ripped jeans. - by Better Homes and Gardens

Every trusty pair of jeans winds up with a hole in them at one stage. But this doesn't have to mean the beginning of the end.

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Rather than upgrading every time the inevitable happens, extend the life of your favourite jeans by learning how to sew and repair holes.

The best place to start is by learning how to use a sewing machine. Luckily it's easier than you think, and once you've mastered it the sooner you fix those niggling holes in the crotch and bum area!

What you will need

Thread
Scissors
Denim swatch
Sewing machine

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Here's how

Step 1 Cut a piece of fabric similar to the colour of the area you are fixing, making sure it's large enough to easily cover the hole.

Step 2 Next, place the patch on the inside of your jeans and pin. Flip the pants the right way and pin around the rip.

Step 3 Match your thread to your denim and using your sewing machine, sew around the rip. Next, sew across the hole at an angle, going back and forth using the zig zag stitch.

Step 4 Trim away the excess material from the inside and you’re done!

Now that you're a sewing whizz, why not move onto bigger craft projects like making a colourful cushion for your couch.

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