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This won't help with your current jeans but, reminded me that when my DGS was little, Sears used to guarantee their jeans wouldn't get holes in the knees. If they did you could return them for a new pair. It had a certain time frame, which I don't remeber. Might be worth checking into , especially for those kids who are hard on their jeans.
#12
Originally Posted by suern3
This won't help with your current jeans but, reminded me that when my DGS was little, Sears used to guarantee their jeans wouldn't get holes in the knees. If they did you could return them for a new pair. It had a certain time frame, which I don't remeber. Might be worth checking into , especially for those kids who are hard on their jeans.
#13
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I seem to be patching jeans constantly. I keep a bag of patches of every colour of denim. I cut the patch about a half inch larger than the hole, round the corners and applique it right over the hole using a fairly dense zig-zag in a matching thread. My patches are often round or oval and they seem to wear well. Patching on top lasts longer and looks better than trying to put the patch underneath. I have the older Bernina 830 and it has an open arm which means you don't have to open any seams. My husband spilt battery acid down the leg of his brand new jeans leaving quarter sized holes. I patched every one (9 I think) and the lady at the bank told him someone must really love him to take the time to patch all those holes!
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Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Originally Posted by suern3
This won't help with your current jeans but, reminded me that when my DGS was little, Sears used to guarantee their jeans wouldn't get holes in the knees. If they did you could return them for a new pair. It had a certain time frame, which I don't remeber. Might be worth checking into , especially for those kids who are hard on their jeans.
#19
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Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Since ya'll are such a wonderful source of information, does anybody know how to patch jeans? My DD is really rough on her pants. I bought iron-on patches from Walmart. They don't stay on. I haven't even washed them yet and they are already peeling off. How can I get them to stay on?
I patch the underside before putting patch on outside.
Use a scrap of fabric and iron onto under side of jeans using Wonder-under (or similar product). This reinforces with a soft touch on the skin.
#20
Originally Posted by suern3
Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Originally Posted by suern3
This won't help with your current jeans but, reminded me that when my DGS was little, Sears used to guarantee their jeans wouldn't get holes in the knees. If they did you could return them for a new pair. It had a certain time frame, which I don't remeber. Might be worth checking into , especially for those kids who are hard on their jeans.
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