r/Visiblemending • u/BelowBest • 4d 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/SoftKentuckian 4d 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 4d ago

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u/BelowBest 3d 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 3d ago

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

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u/Knitapeace 3d 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?