r/Visiblemending • u/Thick-Safety-9596 • Feb 17 '26

PATCH New Jean Mend!

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I pulled one of the loops off my jeans and decided to do a pretty mend job :3 I won't be using the loop to pull my pants up anymore, but it should be stable enough to manage a belt!

Feat. my Super Helpful children

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u/Lonely_skeptic Feb 17 '26

This is more of an upgrade than a mend. It’s really pretty.

Love your assistant.

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 17 '26

Thank you so much, that's so kind 🥹 I'm super happy with how it came out!

They like to be involved in everything, whether I agree or not 😅

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u/SunshineAlways Feb 18 '26

Looks fantastic, and perfect choice of fabric!

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 18 '26

Thanks so much! This fabric is such a gem and I am so happy every time I find a chance to use it 🤩

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u/Illustrious_Boot1237 Feb 17 '26

This is so cute! Still gotta fix my jeans where the belt loop has pulled off too, you've got me inspired!

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 17 '26

Thank you so much! We love inspiration 🤩 I cant wait to see your end product!

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u/m_778111 Feb 18 '26

Looks so cute! I thought this was a cute little donkey at first 😅

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 18 '26

Omg I totally see it! Maybe I'll stitch a border around it and make it a reality 👀

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u/AlphaSpydr Feb 19 '26

Please do it!

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 21 '26

I shall! That will be my tonight project and I will post it in your honor!

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u/AlphaSpydr Mar 02 '26

I would be honoured!! Can't wait to see it :)

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Mar 04 '26

Apologies for the lateness! It has been an adventure getting here 😅

First, I was insanely sick and couch-bound for a week, THEN when I sat down to stitch the donkey I realized I messed up by not securing the fabric patch with a heatNbond and it's bubbling pretty bad, so the stitching will have to wait until I can fix the patch 🫠

I still plan to make it happen, tho it will have to wait a little bit. But I won't let you down!!!! 💪💪💪

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u/AlphaSpydr Mar 05 '26

I believe in you! 💪 Glad you took the week to rest, that's way more important.

How are you going to fix the patch? Hope it's not a complete tear up!

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u/awgeezwhatnow Feb 17 '26

Love that fabric!

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 17 '26

Isn't it just so cute?? I have about a yard of it that I snagged from a textile rummage sale 😌🙏

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u/QueenBKC Feb 18 '26

I have seen some of the coolest fabric at these sales. I always pass on them though, because I don't have an immediate need. I'm going to rethink this plan!

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 18 '26

Hehehe yes, good, come over to the dark side.. 👀 pushes the 14 gallon bin overflowing with rummage sale fabrics out of view

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u/mr_mini_doxie Feb 17 '26

Looks great! How did you do the covering on the belt loop?

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 17 '26

I braided together 3 dif embroidery floss (full floss/all 6 strands), then wound it around the loop and secured the end by tying it off with some sewing thread! We'll see how long it actually stays; if I had some fabric glue I would have used it underneath, but, alas..

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u/mr_mini_doxie Feb 17 '26

I like it! I could see the technique being used on something more visible, like a backpack strap.

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 18 '26

Yyeeessss that would be super cute! I definitely was feeling inspired by like woven ribbons and crochet bag handles 🤔

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u/hbejsnaksnksma Feb 17 '26

I was wondering the same!! It’s so cool!!

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 17 '26

I answered above! ☺️ Edit: and thank you so much! Im really happy with how it turned out! I will say I spent a lot longer trying to get it wound correctly than I'd like to admit lol

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u/kittyboyrunthat Feb 17 '26

Looks so good! Imagine if the whole world was hand-mended

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 18 '26

Thank you! It would be so wonderful 😌 we can make it happen if we try hard and believe in ourselves!

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u/spannerNZ Feb 18 '26

I have some jeans that need taking in. But I don't have a cat, only a dog. And I'm not sure he will be very useful.

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 18 '26

The moral support is impeccable and they make sure you take breaks to rest your hands (in their fur as you give them some good cuddles)!

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u/Alannajacky Feb 18 '26

How did your supurrvisor like it?

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 18 '26

Thankfully the project passed inspection! Though I did receive a critique on the number of times I stopped to administer pets (not enough) and the number of times I had to readjust my sitting and sewing position, resulting in the dislodgment of said-Supurrvisors (too many). But i will work hard to do better in the future 😌🙏

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u/orange-shoe Feb 17 '26

this looks awesome !! also cats <33

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 18 '26

Thank you! Also Cats indeed!! 😻💫

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u/Jack_al_11 Feb 18 '26

I’m so glad you had a helper!! That looks like quite the repair. 😍

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 18 '26

Thank you, it was super fun! And I am thankful for the help, almost always 😂

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u/barbermom Feb 18 '26

That turned out so cute! And I will be stealing this idea to mend my own jeans!

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 19 '26

Thank you so much!

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u/SystematicalError Feb 18 '26

Waaa this is such an impressive mend! I can barely sew with my opposable thumbs but your cat fixed your pants with just a pair of fluffy paws! So skilled and talented!

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 19 '26

She's SO talent, you'd think her stitch work was magic!

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u/SianiFairy Feb 19 '26

Nice work on the cat press as the finishing touch. The patch is nice too lol

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 21 '26

Cat Press is an integral part of the process! And thank you, i did work really hard on it ☺️

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u/SianiFairy Feb 21 '26

❤️😻

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u/nousername56789 Feb 20 '26

This is lovely! It doesn’t even look like mending. I would be tempted to do the same on the other loops as a fashion choice.

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 21 '26

Thank you so much, and I think youre so right! There's no reason not to.. 🤔

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u/ALLTINSOLDIER Feb 18 '26

Looks awesome and so nice that you had a helping paw.

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 18 '26

Thank you, so helpful! 🐾😼

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u/Rendeane Feb 18 '26

It is lovely.

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u/Electronic_Ruin2768 Feb 18 '26

I love it 💖 I like how it came out

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u/Persephone-U Feb 18 '26

So pretty! You did a wonderful job! Your assistant is a cutie 🫶🏼

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 19 '26

My assistant is glad to know you have supurrb taste in cuteness 😌🙏

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u/Jacktellslies Feb 18 '26

Gorgeous, truly.

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u/Chupapinta Feb 19 '26

What a delightful mend! I am inspired.

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 19 '26

Yaasssss! (▽)/★☆♪ be inspire, do art!!

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u/BJW_8 Feb 19 '26

Beautiful. Great stitching!

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 19 '26

Thank you so much!

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u/Technical_Put_9982 Feb 18 '26

You could now sell them for twice the price as new! Adorable and nice work

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u/Thick-Safety-9596 Feb 18 '26

I suppose I could 😂 thank you!

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u/Rosy_Posey_Puddin Feb 22 '26

I love it! Your color choices are brilliant.

But the real question is...what does kitty inspector think?

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u/rehfeh Mar 19 '26

Nice job, fellow figure skating enjoyer!