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From: pantsmender
Date: 06-30-2004, 07:27 PM (1 of 3)
| hey! i wear belts A LOT! and i mean a lot!!! so i have a problem :( 4 pairs of my jeans all have the back belt loop torn. the belt loop didn't come off from where it was sewn on, but it actually ripped. i was wodnering if there is any way to repair it?? i don't mind if it looks odd, as long as it isn't broken anymore, especially since jeans are expensive!! any help would be greatly appreciated!!! thank you! |
User: pantsmender
Member since: 06-30-2004 Total posts: 1 |
From: pucktricks
Date: 07-01-2004, 11:00 AM (2 of 3)
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I just recently fixed this problem for my husband. I took a piece of iron on interfacing and ironed it over a scrap of cloth on the backside of the jeans. The interfacing was bigger than the scrap of cloth, so it keeps the cloth in place. I was then able to sew the belt loop back in place. I'm betting you could also use one of those iron on patches to do the same thing. I remember my Mom using them a lot on our knees and then sewing an applique on top. Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570 
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From: paroper
Date: 07-01-2004, 11:36 AM (3 of 3)
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I've fixed a lot of belt loops where they ripped out...that isn't very hard, a little solid backing, a little darning, and they are good to go, where the loop is broken should be even easier. When I was sewing for a living, I kept pieces of jean bottoms that I had cut off and discarded jeans so I would have several colors to use for matching. If I were to make a new loop, I could rob an old pair and sew it on, or cut a new one from either old jeans or just get a suitable piece of denium at a fabric department. First remove the old loop from the pants with a seam ripper at the bottom and top, if you can't get into the seam, you may just have to cut it off. If I were to make a new one, I'd interface it with a heavy duty iron-on interfacing. Cut it about 3 1/2 times the width I want and 2-3 inches greater than I think I'll need...(you'll use a lot of loop getting it into place and you don't want to be short.) Fold your loop lengthwise in the center and fold each raw edge inside to the center. Stitch down each outside edge. My machine has a triple stitch that is very nice...stitches two forward, one backward, two forward...it locks the stitching nicely. If you have one, this is a good time to use it, otherwise you will stitch back and forth across each of these applications. Apply your belt loop to the top. To do this, if you can get it inside the seam, do so, if not, take the loop and place it very near the top edge of your pants with the bottom of the loop extended upwards. Sew (inside) the loop attaching it to the top of your pants...using a forward backward stitch. When you have done this, turn the loop down and sew again on the top side of the loop. Measure how much loop you will need, allowing a little bit for a seam allowance on the top of the jeans and enough to turn under. Before placing this loop at the bottom, check the jeans. If the fabric is weak where the loop will go, you need to repait it before you attach your loop or they will tear out. If it needs repair, stitch a jeans patch and/or a good piece of denium at the bottom of this before you put your loop on...patch and sew around the patch and then I always zig zag any edges so that they won't frey out and weaken the fabric. Once you have ascertained that the fabric is strong enough to hold your loop, fold the loop down, allowing for an inside seam allowance and top stitching. Stitch once at the very bottom of the loop and then sew another seam about 1/4 inch above to take some of the pressure off the bottom of the belt loop. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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