r/Visiblemending • u/BelowBest • 2d ago

REQUEST fraying jeans on hip - any help?

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hi, i am quite fond of these jeans. they have started fraying here below the right pocket. it's similar to the inner thigh wear (which is in a similar state now that i'm looking). i like to wear these with casual work outfits. i was wondering if sashiko in the same color as the denim would solve the fraying in an office appropriate way? are there other ideas? is it just a matter of time? many thanks!

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u/Mimble75 2d ago

Maybe some fabric on the inside to strengthen, and a nice simple design of small stars, or even some leaves or something if you’re feeling fancy in a similar colour to the jeans would look lovely.

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u/BelowBest 2d ago

thank you so much for this input!  i really like the leaves idea, but it does sound ambitious 

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u/SoftKentuckian 2d ago

These are repairs I did to similar spots - there's a denim patch (cut from other old jeans) behind the frayed areas.

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u/SoftKentuckian 2d ago

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u/BelowBest 2d ago

omg i love this. i love the colors to chose! thank you for sharing, this has convinced me to go this route. 

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u/SoftKentuckian 1d ago

This was with a variegated sashiko thread.. I didn't have to work on color transitions.

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u/Knitapeace 1d ago

I would like ALL the variegated thread, alas I’m doing mending because no dinero. I’ve mended the leg and crotch areas thus far but never had to go over seams. Any suggestions for those super thick areas so I don’t kill my hands?