Crotch Repair: A Step-by-step Guide to Fixing Stretchy Jeans & Pants

Learn to do basic crotch repairs that are durable, comfortable, and inconspicuous, using a domestic sewing machine.

Total project time: 2-3 hours
Yardage: 1/4 to 1/3 yard of fusible woven interfacing, such as Pellon SF101
Notions: Universal or ballpoint machine needle + matching thread
Sewing level: intermediate. Best for those who are comfortable with a sewing machine (winding a bobbin, selecting stitch patterns, changing the needle, and sewing curved seams). Includes info to adapt the tutorial for hand sewing.

By India Johnson
Late Night Copies Press, March 2024
Pages: 22
Dimensions: 7x8.5"
Cover: cardstock
Binding: stapled
Process: photocopied
Color: full color

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