Let's repair some jeans! This instructable shows you how to repair a hole in your jeans - or anything else made from denim fabric (or other woven fabric like twill) - by using the technique of darning. This consists of cleaning the hole, inserting the embroidery hoop, threading the needle, sewing the columns followed by sewing the various rows, and then finishing. Need more information? Check the manual.

You will need:

  • Embroidery hoop
  • 100% cotton moulinĂ© threads
  • Chalk pencil
  • Embroidery needle
Darning jeans
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