tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post1756932754337564534..comments2024-03-09T13:49:36.566-06:00Comments on Prairie Bluestem: How to Patch the Knees of JeansGenevieve Netzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08004780820713448880noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-61328885144727243572014-03-18T21:52:34.955-05:002014-03-18T21:52:34.955-05:00I'm so happy that you've been using this m...I'm so happy that you've been using this method with success. Thanks for letting me know that it has worked for you!Genevieve Netzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004780820713448880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-86280738584482418362014-03-18T16:52:37.175-05:002014-03-18T16:52:37.175-05:00I printed this and put it on the wall in front of ...I printed this and put it on the wall in front of my machine, because it makes the loveliest patch for elbows as well as knees, and other places that wear and tear in a man's working clothes. Well, I'm back to print it again because the first copy has worn out. Patches have become embellishments, instead of an embarrassments, thanks to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-12086590793271764132014-01-27T22:52:50.613-06:002014-01-27T22:52:50.613-06:00Wow! What a lovely bit of encouragement and inform...Wow! What a lovely bit of encouragement and information right here at the end! :) Thank you so very much from a newbie sewer ;)Charlie Kroelingernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-70373476631228870242012-03-09T14:09:09.985-06:002012-03-09T14:09:09.985-06:00Well, I suppose there are iron-on patches that mig...Well, I suppose there are iron-on patches that might do. <br /><br />However, I <i>encourage</i> you to get a few basic sewing items and try sewing on a patch. <br /><br />Everyone who sews at all (either by hand or with a machine) starts as a beginner. <i>You can't learn without trying!</i> <br /><br />Sewing is not an inborn talent -- it's a skill that you learn through practice and study. Your first attempts will not be perfect, but you will improve if you persevere.<br /><br />A fabric store will have an <a href="http://www.joann.com/denim-thread-250-yards-jeans-blue/prd37995/" rel="nofollow"><b>extra-sturdy thread</b></a> that is especially for patching jeans. A spool will probably cost about $2 to $3. and you won't have to buy it again for a long time.<br /><br />You will also need some needles. Tell the clerk what you are going to do and ask for advice to get a needle that is just right for a knee-patching job. <br /><br />You don't want a huge needle because it would be hard to push it through the fabric. You need a smallish, sharp needle, so it will go through the heavy fabric easily. This type of needle is often called a "sharp" or a "quilting needle". A <b><a href="http://www.joann.com/dritz-quilting-applique-sharps-needles-size-9-20-pkg/xprd1002348/" rel="nofollow">"sharp" for applique</a></b> is a good choice, because you will be appliqueing a patch! <br /><br />For heavier denim, use a larger size of sharp. But don't worry overly. Most any sharp needle will do, as long as you can get the thread through its eye. <br /><br />You might want to get a <b><a href="http://www.joann.com/clover-leather-thimble-set/prd2829/" rel="nofollow">thimble</a></b> to wear on one finger to help push the needle through if you hit a tough spot. <br /><br />You'll also need a <b><a href="http://www.joann.com/singer-6-3-4-sewing-scissors/prd38367/" rel="nofollow">pair of scissors</a></b> that is sharp enough to cut cloth. <i>Never, ever, allow anyone to cut anything but cloth or thread with them.</i> <br /><br />Two helpful hints -- keep the thread fairly short-- about 2 feet long is enough. That will eliminate a lot of tangles. And cut the thread at a diagonal, rather than straight across, to make it easier to thread the needle.<br /><br />Everyone who sews (either by hand or with a machine) had to learn sometime. You can do it!Genevieve Netzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004780820713448880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-27665383850490325992012-03-09T09:02:17.907-06:002012-03-09T09:02:17.907-06:00Hi!
Thank you for this article.
What do you sugges...Hi!<br />Thank you for this article.<br />What do you suggest for a no-knowledge/no sewing/newbie mother of preschooler? <br />I'm drowning in a sea of hole-in-the-knee jeans. My little guy loves his denim but.....sigh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-65596057782854993382009-05-01T16:47:00.000-05:002009-05-01T16:47:00.000-05:00Hi, Kim. I'm glad the instructions were useful and...Hi, Kim. I'm glad the instructions were useful and I hope the patches turn out well.Genevieve Netzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004780820713448880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-53713585864740566192009-05-01T13:11:00.000-05:002009-05-01T13:11:00.000-05:00Thank you, thank you, thank you for keeping this p...Thank you, thank you, thank you for keeping this post up! It is exactly what I was looking for! I posted a blog entry today and sited your website for this most-invaluable information!<br /><br />Thanks again!Kim Hrubahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707688244510990236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-2874114069939167702008-10-18T00:06:00.000-05:002008-10-18T00:06:00.000-05:00I don't have any recommendations except that a goo...I don't have any recommendations except that a good fit is essential for comfort. If the jeans fit right, they'll be comfortable even when new.Genevieve Netzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004780820713448880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-37057773009645642008-10-17T08:23:00.000-05:002008-10-17T08:23:00.000-05:00hey loved your stuff.Money for jeans not being an ...hey loved your stuff.Money for jeans not being an issue I would like to know what you would suggest for maximum comfort and a dash of style. I'd love to preserve the worn in feeling of my old jeans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-21538661142404724962007-07-09T19:52:00.000-05:002007-07-09T19:52:00.000-05:00It is quite a bit of basting and sewing, but the p...It <I>is</I> quite a bit of basting and sewing, but the patch will be durable and your wife's handwork saved the cost of a new pair of jeans. Well done.Genevieve Netzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004780820713448880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-90303774364677358772007-07-09T18:18:00.000-05:002007-07-09T18:18:00.000-05:00My wife used this today to patch my jeans and it w...My wife used this today to patch my jeans and it worked great. It is a bit of work for sure but the end product was excellent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-34628386265093179672007-06-24T14:53:00.000-05:002007-06-24T14:53:00.000-05:00I hope those work pants were nice and roomy so tha...I hope those work pants were nice and roomy so that guy could still move around!<BR/><BR/>I was never pleased with the look or feel of iron-on patches, but I admit it's been a long time since I've tried any. Maybe they've improved.Genevieve Netzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004780820713448880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-65498458483432641982007-06-24T10:20:00.000-05:002007-06-24T10:20:00.000-05:00I used the iron-on patches and they always fell of...I used the iron-on patches and they always fell off after a few washings. I'm going to keep these directions. <BR/><BR/>One fellow I knew simply wore his work pants backwards to get a second pair of 'knees' to wear out.ptghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079577478993790527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-84194349181086829652007-06-24T08:15:00.000-05:002007-06-24T08:15:00.000-05:00This would have been a lot better than what I got ...This would have been a lot better than what I got when I was little - my mom just ironed on patches! lol - LynLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998346902027037420noreply@blogger.com