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Jeans: How do I patch a hole in a pair of jeans?

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 02:26:25 -0700

I've had a pair of Levi Jeans for a couple years and they've finally started to fall apart. I've somehow managed to rip a giant hole in the back above both pockets, and I can't really wear them anymore because of it.

How should I go about repairing them?

⟐ Commented July 21, 2023 at 2:26 MST

Patagonia Bottoms: How do I repair the belt loop on Patagonia's womens cords?

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:51:57 -0700

I have a pair of the W's corduroy pants and one of the belt loops popped off and now there is a small hole. These are my favorite pants and I need advice on the best way to sew the loop back on!!

⟐ Answered July 28, 2020 at 9:51 MST

Patagonia Bottoms: Best way to replace the elastic waistband in Patagonia Baggies shorts?

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:11:20 -0700

I have a pair of green Patagonia baggies that are about 10 years old — they’re super comfy, totally functional, and still look fantastic. Unfortunately, the elastic waistband is completely shot, so the drawstring is the only thing keeping them up. I’m not ready to retire them yet, so is it possible to replace the elastic in that waistband?

⟐ Commented September 15, 2022 at 12:11 MST

Bottoms: My pants are too long; how do I hem them?

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 22:38:31 -0700

My pants are too long; how do I hem them?

⟐ Answer accepted November 19, 2013 at 22:38 MST

Patagonia Bottoms: How to repair a glued pocket going off on a Patagonia Alpine pants

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:44:21 -0700

Hello!

I have a Patagonia Alpine Pants that I love a lot but the pockets are going off. One part of pocket is glued to the pants (the part going off), the other part is stitchted.

The easier answer is perhaps to stitch the part going off but I would prefer to glue it. If Patagonia decided to glue it, there might be a reason.

Do you have any advice on the kind of glue I should use ?

⟐ Answer edited February 28, 2024 at 3:44 MST

Jeans: My jeans have a hole; how do I patch them?

Fri, 15 May 2020 22:42:00 -0700

My jeans have a hole; how do I patch them?

⟐ Commented May 15, 2020 at 22:42 MST

Patagonia Jeans: How do I fix pockets?

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 22:42:10 -0700

My front pockets have holes and tears, along the seams and in the body. I’m referring to the interior sacks, not the denim shell. What’s the best way to fix these, cut them out and sew in new sacks?

⟐ Commented December 22, 2020 at 22:42 MST

Jeans: How can I remove extremely dry oil based house paint from fabric

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:58:18 -0700

So about several months ago I was painting my nieces room while I occupied their room my mother decided to take them to do some clothes shopping. Not completely thinking it over I left all the painting supplies in their rooms to finish up the project the following day. Since they wouldn't be sleeping in their rooms until paint was completely dry. Long story shorten, the following day I notice everything had been moved around. So as I start to clean before starting I realize everything was in odd places to cover up spilled paint throughout the carpet. It even happen to generously get on 2 pair's of their brand new jeans a black pair of skinnies and a dark pair of blue jeans. Knowing there just has to be a day to remove the oil based paint I refused to trash them what can i do.

⟐ Commented June 06, 2017 at 15:58 MST

Patagonia Jeans: How to repair holes in the crotch of my Tenpenny Pants

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 05:46:48 -0700

My Patagonia Tenpenny Pants have developed some holes/rips in the crotch. Most of my trousers do this eventually. Is there a repair I can make to get more life out of them? They're made of cotton/polyester

Thanks

⟐ Commented December 29, 2024 at 5:46 MST

Bottoms: How do I sew a merino wool base layer?

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:24:05 -0700

I have a pair of well worn merino wool base layer bottoms that I am looking to repair. I want to know the correct way to sew this particular knit so that I can fix them without ruining the integrity of the bottoms. Thank you.

⟐ Commented December 08, 2023 at 16:24 MST

Bottoms: How to FIX a tear in my Patagonia snowboard pants?

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 04:53:09 -0700

My Patagonia Snow pants got cut by a snowboard edge. It is a clean cut in the upper thigh area. Is there a patch that i can use? I would need something about 3x4 inches square.

The pants are brand new and i don't think i can return them with a tear. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

⟐ Answered January 29, 2019 at 4:53 MST

Patagonia Bottoms: How to repair seam on leggings

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:46:41 -0700

The front seam on my Peak Mission Tights has given out in a couple spots so there are a couple holes along the seam. How would I repair this with a strong stitch to hold them together?

⟐ Answered June 10, 2020 at 8:46 MST

Patagonia Jeans: Dye for Patagonia Jeans

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:48:39 -0700

I have a pair of Patagonia jeans, a dark blue color, and I accidentally got bleach on them when I was closing our pool. The jeans were new, only a few months old, and aside from the bleach spots they are in perfect condition. I would love to try to dye them. I really need help. I went to the store in Westport and they basically told me tough luck. Is there anyone out there who can help me get my favorite jeans back?

⟐ Answered October 29, 2019 at 14:48 MST

Jeans: White bleech on jeans

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:39:16 -0700

How to clean white bleech mark from blue jeans . Even after washing unable to clean

⟐ Answered December 25, 2025 at 11:39 MST

Jeans: How to clean jeans

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:22:25 -0700

How to get stains out of very light colored denim jeans?

⟐ Commented November 01, 2023 at 3:22 MST

Patagonia Bottoms: Repair or replace hook of hook-and-webbing adjustable belt

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:14:12 -0700

Hi,

I bought the Patagonia Dirt Craft Bike Shorts last year. They have a built-in adjustable belt / waistband with a hook on the end that slots into one of a range of loops as per the photo attached (from the page). The hook part of this piece of metal has broken off (it's turned from a "6" to a "o") on both sides, each time after a wash cycle despite following the instructions to wash cold/warm and tumble dry low.

I'm looking to repair or replace the hook pieces without having to send it in to Patagonia (but I will if I have to.) I am pretty ignorant to how I'd go about it. Any ideas?

I don't think any kind of glue or adhesive would hold the broken hook arms to the hook base (turning the "o" to a "6"), but maybe I'm wrong. I'm not sure where I'd get another hook piece like this. And if so, I'm not sure how I'd attach it, given that the "o" part is secured inside the strap.

Thanks for your help!

⟐ Answer accepted September 25, 2023 at 14:14 MST

Patagonia Bottoms: Capeliene fleece waistband is done - needs to be replaced

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:53:04 -0700

Hoping to change out a well worn elastic waistband on my capilene fleece long underwear. Not sure how to go about it but love that I have had them for a long while and want to try to resurrect instead of rolling them up which isn’t working so good. thanks ahead of time for the help.

⟐ Answered February 13, 2023 at 9:53 MST

Patagonia Bottoms: Where can I get the elastic to repair my patagonia pants with draw up

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:51:11 -0700

I have an old pair of pants with an elastic band that draws up. The elastic goes through the pants but is exposed in places as well and has a plastic buckle to draw up the elastic as needed . The elastic is shot and it needs to be replaced. Where can I find the right kind of elastic to replace it?

⟐ Answered February 13, 2023 at 9:51 MST

Patagonia Bottoms: What is the best way to repair a frayed hem?

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:48:50 -0700

What is the best way to repair a frayed hem in my tenpenny pants?

⟐ Answered February 13, 2023 at 9:48 MST

Patagonia Bottoms: Fleetwith Romper Rip Repair?

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:35:24 -0700

My 4 month old teething puppy snagged the pant of my brand spanking new Fleetwith Romper just below the pocket and I am so upset! This is the first new garment I have bought since the start of this pandemic and it was a splurge. How do I repair a rip in this type of fabric?

⟐ Answer accepted October 21, 2021 at 6:35 MST