r/Visiblemending • u/TheThriftDaddy • Mar 01 '25

MIXED METHODS Fixing bro-in-laws pants

Post image

Just became aware of this sub and was inspired by the cool stuff I saw. Fixed a few of my kid's pants, and when my bro-in-law saw them, he brought over a favorite pair of pants that had seen better days. I have no clue what I am doing but it's addicting. 😁

709 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

16 comments sorted by

22

u/PhaseSmooth8580 Mar 01 '25

I love this!! Lucky guy. I would be floored if someone did that for me. Great work!

23

u/MolassesMolly Mar 01 '25

Looks like it was part of the original design. I especially like the back of the cuffs

9

u/TheThriftDaddy Mar 01 '25

I know, I had no plan for the cuffs but was the most pleased and surprised with them!

3

u/anotheramethyst Mar 01 '25

Were they damaged before you did that?  If they were, he is probably stepping on them, you can have him try them on (with shoes) and check if they need to be hemmed.  If they weren't damaged and that's just decorative then ignore my comment :) but if they were damaged by him walking on them, he's going to shred your awesome work if they aren't hemmed.

3

u/TheThriftDaddy Mar 01 '25

Yeah, you make a good point, they were getting stepped on a bit and probably will continue to get stepped on 🤣. I think I'm okay with it, but next time I will think through it more!

3

u/anotheramethyst Mar 01 '25

Hemming pants is really easy, tell him they are pretty much done, have him try them on and then fold them inward to the length where they almost touch the ground, and have him take them off and you can quickly stitchbthem folded like that.  It's actually easier than all the work you already did, and it will keep the jeans looking good for SO MUCH LONGER.  You could learn everything you need to know about it with a quick youtube video on how to hem jeans.  

2

u/TheThriftDaddy Mar 01 '25

Ok I will see, thanks! There is also a possibility these ARE the correct length, but he just kind of sags them a bit too much at times, he is 6'5"!

2

u/anotheramethyst Mar 01 '25

Hopefully!  They are so cool looking, I just don't want your hard work to get ruined :)

7

u/SecretCartographer28 Mar 01 '25

This is amazing, looks professional, thanks for sharing! 🖖

3

u/OreoSpamBurger Mar 01 '25

Cool - looks like something Kurt Cobain or Neil Young would wear!

2

u/Chachi_the_chachi Mar 01 '25

Such cool designs!! This inspired me to start wearing my red corduroys again :D

2

u/warriormei Mar 01 '25

This is fantastic and inspiring. So cool!

2

u/knittymess Mar 01 '25

I love it! The alternative patch on top vs under is genius. I may use that method for the next pair of the kids pants.

2

u/Guadaloop Mar 01 '25

Beautiful. The choice of threads and fabrics look great

1

u/TheThriftDaddy Mar 01 '25

Thanks! My daughter picked out the thread colors!