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Title. I have thread and needles that belonged to my grandma, I'm assuming they don't go bad? Anyway I'm looking to repair my jeans that got a hole in the crotch. I've literally never sewed in my life, help!

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[โ€“] Arahnya@hexbear.net 13 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

here is an example of some visible mending; running stitches used to mend holes in jeans near the crotch with a patch.

What I want to point out is how you can see that the mend area extends far beyond the hole and encompasses the material around it.

in this photo I want to point out how the hole has been sewn up like a button hole. I think that this is an important step, otherwise the fraying fabric isnt secured as well