How to: Repair SEAMS in Clothing | Hand Sewing Tutorial | Mending Sweatpants

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This video lesson shows you how to repair ripped seams in clothing by hand. I use a (very badly!) damaged pair of sweatpants for the demo.
Method 1 is backstitch and method 2 is ladder stitch, both of which can be used on knit fabrics. On woven fabrics I would only use the backstitch technique.
I hope this is useful!
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@prettyanimewatcher День назад

This is the most helpful sewing tutorial I’ve stumbled across so far. Every other video I’ve found shows you the stitch once they’ve already threaded the needle and started to sew. I really appreciate how you told us how to thread it, how to start it, how to do the stitch and how to finish off the stitches when you’re done.

@Bandrik 4 года назад

You do a really good job of explaining the "how" to do it, but also the "why" each stitch is the way it's made. Good stuff, thanks!

@RokoleeDIY 4 года назад

Aw thanks! :D

@tyroneroche14 3 года назад

Sorry Mum, I never listened whenever you tried to teach me. Luckily there are lovely videos on the internet to help me sew my work pants back together

@DietMayos 3 года назад

I was at work and tore the seam on my costume. This tutorial right here showed me how to fix it quickly and I’ve never sewed in my life! Thanks so much for making a video I can easily follow.

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Aw thanks and I'm glad it helped you!

@kimmelody2530 3 года назад

02:20 for those who want to go straight into back stitch 05:35 for those who wants to go straight ladder stitch 09:40 whip stitch to finish

@bowtiepotato554 3 года назад

Thank you! I always appreciate when time stamps are given 👏🏼

@kimmelody2530 3 года назад

@@bowtiepotato554 welcome just wanted to help hehe ❤️

@highjinx6519 3 года назад

@Tripp Malachi F off with your shameless ads. If you’re not a bot you’re F’ng pathetic. If you feel the need to hack your significant other your relationship is OVER already. Grow some self respect and move on and quit trying to screw with other people’s happiness. POS Edit: On a freaking sewing video no less!!!

@gkillmaster 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this clear video! I'm 68 and just now learning to repair my clothes and this is such a great find! I really appreciate it!

@gkillmaster 2 года назад

I couldn't see what you did after you threaded the 2 ends through the eye? Did you tie it off? Thanks again!

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Hi! Sorry for the late reply. Once the 2 ends of thread went through the needle, I didn't tie anything, I just made a small stitch in the fabric, didn't pull the thread the entire way through - so there was just a loop of thread left - then took the needle through that loop and tightened. That secures the thread to the fabric :)

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

You are very welcome!

@gkillmaster 2 года назад

@@RokoleeDIY O, I see! That seems like a much better way of securing the first stitch rather than relying on a tiny knot! Thanks for the reply!

@williamblackmon7342 Год назад

Well....I am a skilled tradesman by vocation and so I was going to try to use finish nails or some staples to repair a torn shirt seam, that is until I found your video. I am no good at this kinda of thing but with this video, your exceptional instructions, and clear narration, I will attempt needle and thread. BTW, great accent!!

@RokoleeDIY Год назад

Ha thanks very much! Happy sewing :)

@lclooney07 3 года назад

Stitching up my clothes always scared me! I know, silly. Thank you so much for this video. It really helped!!

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

You are so welcome! :D

@korok_oaki Месяц назад

So glad I found this! Very clear instructions and saved me having to buy new PJs. Thank you!

@RokoleeDIY 22 дня назад

Glad it was helpful!

@michelleannaaao Год назад

I dont know that Ill ever be able to sew the simplest stitch without your guide. I have returned to your videos an embarrassing number of times. Thank you for taking the time to make them!

@RokoleeDIY Год назад

Aw thanks, it's nice to hear my videos have been useful!

@paul_dz 3 года назад

the idea/technique of doubling the tread - so simple but so much stronger - probably well known to those who sew - but I never saw it before - thanks

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Glad you found it useful :)

@whitemailprivilege2830 4 месяца назад

I just stitched up the seam along the back rise of my trousers, AKA the butt seam. It was getting a little loose and I didn’t want any surprises. 😂 Now, with this double thread it is nice and tight! Thank you very much.

@RokoleeDIY 4 месяца назад

Excellent! :D

@mattw4405 2 года назад

Thanks very much, helped me sew my sons training top,lovely calm voice which helped me through

@logancarbin8160 2 года назад

Thank you so much! this saved me 15 dollars just now for half a cent worth of thread!

@jonmulvey6141 Год назад

I'm new at this sewing thing. Trying to make some pants lasts a while. I'm a big guy and I get a lot of wear in the inseam area so I used your ladder method to fix them. Hopefully it will last Lol. So I just wanted to say your video was a big help and I learned a better way of stitching up stuff so thank you.

@RokoleeDIY Год назад

Aw thanks, I'm so glad you found it useful :D

@mayy5292 Месяц назад

The best explanation I’ve found so far. Thank you!

@RokoleeDIY 22 дня назад

You're very welcome!

@maadhat Год назад

Thanks to your excellent video I just mended the seam on the finger of a glove successfully. Cheers!

@RokoleeDIY Год назад

Brilliant!

@Juan-ln9qg Год назад

Hello, thanks for the help. I have old cargo pants that are torn from the groin, the seams were worn out. And I appreciate the detail and how you explain each sewing technique. Thanks a bunch. I can definitely say that you help a lot of people.

@RokoleeDIY Год назад

Aw that's great to hear, I'm glad it was helpful! :D

@Matthew-yp6nj 2 года назад

Fixed 4 of my shirts with this tutorial. I am forever in your debt.

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Ha yay! Well done :)

@cifafs3 2 года назад

Was able to repair 3 different shirts using the first method, so thanks! Made me question why my household owns so many holey clothes though 😂

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Ha well done!

@carolineirene3122 Год назад

this was so so helpful and clear. Ive watched other videos cause I'm sick of going to the tailor for simple rips but they never made sense. I revisited the challenge with this video and now I can wear one of my fave skirts again! thank you so much!

@RokoleeDIY Год назад

Brilliant! Well done, I'm glad the video helped you :)

@Yus1409 3 года назад

Really good, thank you. I have never sewn anything before and this video really helped me. I watched a few before this one but was frustrated and struggling. This was easy to follow and a really good technique.

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Thank very much :D I'm glad you found it useful

@blueroadsroll 3 года назад

This was so helpful, thank you. I like how you describe the stitches and their benefits. I had to fix a backpack, a hat, and the pocket of a pair of shorts. The shorts I had tried to sew before but the repair came apart after several washings, so I've now done a whip stitch up the entire tear and it looks much stronger.

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Excellent! Glad the video helped you :D

@leeob2811 3 года назад

Really needed this tutorial, ripped my trousers before going to work today.! So thank you souch for this.!

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@jennymckenny5612 2 года назад

This video helped me save 2 of my favourite pairs of gym leggings thank you!

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Excellent!

@jnlj 3 года назад

Wow you just made my life better fixing my leggings seemed impossible but thanks to this video I learn how I loved it

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Glad I could help! :)

@lilydarrigo9376 3 года назад

my boyfriend’s pants ripped 30 mins before he had to go to work and it was his only clean pair. I saw this tutorial and I stitched them up in about 10 minutes with the first method. I’m familiar with sewing, but it’s been a while. You’re super explanatory and helpful! Thank you so much

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Brilliant :D

@sav3802 3 года назад

Thank you! I have too many pairs of ripped leggings so this helped a lot!

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Excellent! Thanks for watching :)

@phil1921 Год назад

great video, been ive seen probably a dozen repair stitching videos over the years and yours definitely stands out as the best of them. thank you!

@RokoleeDIY Год назад

Aw, thanks very much! :D

@amandalorian 2 года назад

Omg, thank you. The seam on my favorite yoga pants ripped and this helped me repair it. I've never sewed anything before, but it was kinda fun. Might try sewing some more stuff. 🙂

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Aw glad you enjoyed it :D

@cydernie Год назад

Thank you so much! My favorite sweatpants had the sticking at one of the seams come apart and I was really sad thinking I’d have to trash it. But now I think I can fix it. I’ve never known how to sew so we will see how this goes. Thank you!!!

@RokoleeDIY Год назад

Excellent! Hope it went well :)

@isuminoru9611 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I have this awesome blazer that was given to me as it was a sample product. It was love at first sight but it needed some repairing. I was unsure since I know nothing about sewing, thanks again

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

I hope you manage to fix your blazer :)

@binarycortex 3 года назад

That was amazing! Thank you so much for making this easy!

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

You are so welcome! :D

@han.nah. 4 года назад

Thank you very much. I am a young wife and mother & have been meaning to learn how to better mend clothing tears. Your video was easy to follow!

@RokoleeDIY 4 года назад

Thank you! :)

@jjmaster94 2 года назад

I've never sewn before and repaired my first seam of a t-shirt today using your video. Thanks!

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Excellent! Glad it helped you :)

@kevinthealienfpv 7 месяцев назад

Excellent tutorial! Thank you for the straightforward explanations, multiple options, and the tips.

@RokoleeDIY 7 месяцев назад

You're very welcome!

@mainerockflour3462 6 месяцев назад

I was vacationing traveling on a train when I had torn my backpack. The only thing I had available was floss and it worked in a pinch. Took me across America without much of a complaint😉 Cheers

@waqupi 4 года назад

thank you! this was really easy to understand

@RokoleeDIY 4 года назад

Thank you :)

@mo_o_k 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for making this video! This is super useful, clear, and easy to understand. I'm trying it now!

@RokoleeDIY 5 месяцев назад

So glad you liked it!

@robotboy3104 3 года назад

this video is super informative and helpful, thank you!

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

You're so welcome!

@Maharetr Год назад

You're an absolute legend -- thank you so much for making this!

@RokoleeDIY Год назад

Haha you're very welcome!

@michaltodorovic1077 5 месяцев назад

Never sewed before, was able to hack a repair on a new jacket that ripped on the seam. Any mistakes were mine, thank you for guiding me through the parts that went right!

@RokoleeDIY 4 месяца назад

Awesome! Glad you succeeded

@GrouchyFisherman 2 года назад

Thank you for this tutorial, helped me get my ice fishing bibs fixed up nicely.

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Excellent! :D

@oliviag1865 3 года назад

Thanks for the video, this was so useful I come back to it every time I need a reminder on how to do this. Such a great idea to use white thread so we can see clearly. Thank you!

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Thank you...I'm so glad it was helpful! :D

@elissajo3671 Год назад

Very helpful, thank you!!!

@HektorBandimar 2 года назад

Thank you, I need to sew up the seam of my sleeve on my favourite fleece jumper, now I know how, ( I think! ) 🙂

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

You can do it! :p

@HektorBandimar 2 года назад

@@RokoleeDIY Thanks :)

@itsdavo5810 Год назад

just fixed a broken seam for the very first time. thank you very much!!

@RokoleeDIY Год назад

Excellent!

@ayushakhalid 4 месяца назад

Thankyouuu so much for demonstrating it so well!! ♥️♥️

@RokoleeDIY 4 месяца назад

You're so welcome!

@ravencomplex1129 6 месяцев назад

Mine looks ugly as sin. But for a first try, it's fixed and that's all I care about. Thank you!

@user-jk8eo2zt3o 3 года назад

This is my first time mending and you can still see the back stitches despite the thread being a similar colour to the fabric.Though I’m alright with that since the tear is fixed. Thank you for the clear instructions and explanations Miss.

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

You’re welcome 😊

@hollygolightly8048 2 года назад

Very concise video that is well done. Thank you!

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@scottwilliamson3210 8 месяцев назад

My mended sweatshirt and I thank you. 🙏

@florrrina 2 года назад

This was really helpful. Thank you so much.

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

You're welcome :)

@theKaraProject 3 года назад

Great video, easy to understand!

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! :)

@SensibleSal 3 года назад

Thank You. Amazing tutorial. Life saver

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@at5988 11 месяцев назад

Thank you. Mission accomplished. Joggers live to see another day. ❤

@RokoleeDIY 11 месяцев назад

Excellent!

@luckydernoob5517 3 года назад

Finally i dont have to trow my joggers away anymore , good job !

@l7le Год назад

Nice and helpful video!

@RokoleeDIY Год назад

Thanks!

@ngawangsherab9724 4 года назад

Thanks Ma'am. It's very helpful.

@RokoleeDIY 4 года назад

You're welcome :) Thanks for watching!

@harithusagi 2 года назад

Thank you very much for this video. Very informative.

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Thank you for watching :)

@nyet-qr4763 2 года назад

Thanks, most useful. I had to repair my trousers and hadn't stiched in years.

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Excellent! Glad you found it helpful

@benjaminjarrett6912 3 года назад

My Favorite Christmas sweater had a loose seam, causing the arm to be split open 😭 I had never sewn anything before, but thanks to this video I was able to stitch it back together! 😊

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Brilliant! Thanks for watching :D

@wesleypierre8227 Год назад

"Life saver, you are" *in my Yoda voice 🤩

@RokoleeDIY Год назад

Ha :D

@bigbuffy62 2 года назад

This REALLY helped! Thanks!

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Glad to hear it!

@makmayzebaby8547 3 года назад

Awesome instructions:)

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Thanks :D

@aosandstone5493 5 месяцев назад

Thanks I used the second method to mend the seam on my headphone pad

@RokoleeDIY 5 месяцев назад

Excellent! :D

@eileenfordonski5661 3 года назад

Great video on the how and why. Perfect length & I love listening to your voice :-) Glad to learn the ladder stitch! Thank you !

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Aw thanks very much :)

@alimills4238 3 года назад

Brilliant! Thank You! 💖🙏💖

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@slcrack 4 месяца назад

thank you

@jaytoussaint9598 2 года назад

Thanks for your help. :)

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@PaulyPop 3 года назад

I just sewed my pillow shut, thank you!

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Great! Thanks for watching :)

@rey-e4a 23 дня назад

thank you 💞🥹

@samrush 2 года назад

Amazing Thanx

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Thank you!

@XDFRailRoadCooler 3 года назад

Double stitching makes it strong, & is less likely 2 come apart

@cobraroyalty 2 года назад

Thanks you ❤️

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

You're welcome :)

@rmdewberry2482 2 года назад

I just fixed a popped seam in a brand new pair of underwear. Thanks!

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Excellent!

@lima6441 4 года назад

Thanks

@RokoleeDIY 4 года назад

Thanks for watching :)

@j4878 3 года назад

Thank you!

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@j4878 3 года назад

@@RokoleeDIY currently wearing my old shorts that I was able to fix using your tutorial. Backstitching is a very handy technique, fighting!~

@eazymoney6158 2 года назад

I’m doing this or going to try after watching the video, instead of clothing it’ll be the tongue of a Jordan shoe, wish me luck!!

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Good luck! Hope it goes (or has gone) well :)

@eazymoney6158 2 года назад

@@RokoleeDIY yeah it went okay the thread didn’t tighten how i hoped it would, other than that it held the piece together

@joshuabrunk6672 9 месяцев назад

I don’t understand how your thread is on the needle. I learned to sew a button but the way you didn’t tie a knot on your thread has me confused. It’s really frustrating to be as stupid as I am.

@brucecook502 3 года назад

thank you :-)

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

You're welcome :)

@miguelarguello2325 Год назад

I don’t understand the threading the needle part idk how there is a loop left at the end? Lol I’m clueless

@SaS-mc1yl 2 года назад

Thanks dear but still I want to know, what happens to that area where the seam starts to rip off, do I have to secure a knot something before I start to hand sew from that area? But no loose threads available for a knot. I hope that just stays&won't fray anymore🙏

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

You only need to secure the sewing thread to your fabric, you don't need to do anything with the loose fabric fibres (except maybe cut them off after you've finished sewing). If the fabric is threadbare, you either need to enclose that in the seam so it's no longer visible, or you could darn over that weak area. I don't show darning in this video though :)

@myhvKun Год назад

My backstich came out horrible, but it's holding!

@RokoleeDIY Год назад

Ha, as long as it works!

@tauseefsarwar4189 3 года назад

How durable it is? The material starts to tear from the points of sewing

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

Unfortunately if the fabric is worn around the stitches, then eventually it will rip again because there is now a weak point. Professionals who have a sewing machine can do a better job of this kind of repair, but the seams & neighbouring fabric won't ever be as good as new. This method will prolong their life though :)

@blu3363 2 года назад

❤️‍🔥❤️❤️❤️

@animegirl383 2 года назад

What if you didn't have enough thread to finish the stitch work?

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

You'll need to secure the end of the current thread and carry on with a different piece of thread :)

@sheryinmoua8486 Год назад

4:45 securing end of stitch

@amsvelasquez 3 года назад

The back stitch was really hard so I just used the ladder stitch ;v;

@RokoleeDIY 3 года назад

@Bravemeister 2 года назад

I mean I’m a absolute beginner and that CUT before actually sealing the final knot at the end of the stitch, and to cut and fade into really doesn’t help:( I’d prefer to copy exactly how you did it instead I’m left guessing

@RokoleeDIY 2 года назад

Sorry, I didn't realise I'd cut the video there - but at 4:45 you can see the end step where I secure the thread, and you just repeat that a couple of times to finish.