On January 19, 2023, while at my local walking path, bending and squatting to pick up garbage, I suddenly heard the ripping of fabric.
Two tears, right above the knees.
The jeans are from Marks & Spencer, a British retailer that I no longer shop at. In fact, I no longer shop fast fashion brands and haven't eaten fast food in ages. If you follow the money and delve into corporate business practices, you will find that they are exploitative, have questionable supply chains, are contributing to the destruction of the environment, invest in the weapons industry or support genocide. Sometimes, it is all of the above .... and those companies will no longer be getting my business or my money. Over the past 15 months, I have changed many of the products I buy such as cleaning and personal hygiene products,, cosmetics; even cat food.
The jeans had been washed and worn a lot, but I wasn't ready to give them up. And since I'm not a fan of the holey jeans look -- and can't believe people actually pay big bucks for them -- I finally, after 2 years, did what I had in mind to do all along.
Visible mending.
I put a denim patch on the inside and then just did random stitches on the surface. I probably could have done a much neater job or followed some sort of actual instructions, but I like to fly by the seat of my pants. At least they are wearable again for walking, picking up trash and feeding kitties.
Have a good Monday.
8 comments:
I have never been able to figure out spending money on jeans that are all ripped up. I admire how you have intentionally decided where to spend your money. I tend to buy more at the thrift shops. It's amazing what I have found there. I figure it is better for the environment than always buying new. Your jeans look great now. What a clever idea!
My dear girlfriend....you have just created designer jeans....People would buy them. They look adorable. I'm not into "fashionable clothes" I like confort!!
Wow, your jeans are stunning! I think they look even better, more unique. Plus, you know the stitching will hold up better than whatever quality the fast fashion brands have. Great post! I would love to try this out on some of my jeans!
Tammy your jeans repair looks very cute, nicer than before the tears. I saw your comment on my blog so came over to say hi to you. I still love blogging but have been slacking off!
How funny that both knees went at the same time, but I adore your patching job. It looks great and I would be willing to bet that you would pay big bucks for anything like it in a store, IF you could find them. You're going to have people try to make you take orders to repair their jeans! :-)
I'm with you, I can't believe what people pay for the ripped jeans in shops. It's crazy.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
You reminded me of a 'disagreement' my son and I had over school shopping because I refused to buy pants that looked like they had been run over on the highway! lol He thought I was so unreasonable! Nice job on the pants repair--they look great!
I love the mending on your jeans. Much more attractive than the holey things I see around. Sharon
You repair work is so neat and pretty! Now I feel inspired to tackle some handknit sock repairs. The last time I tried to darn holes I ended up with great ugly lumps on unwearable socks - I can hardly do worse if I try again!
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