Repair Pants With Fabric Glue

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Got a tear in the knee of your pants? Skip the sewing and just glue on a patch with fabric glue! 

I have definitely sewn the tear in the past, but I find that the fabric tears again just above or below where it is sewn! I've also sewn on patches, but working in the narrow leg of toddler's pants gets a little tricky. 

I found this glue called Tear Mender on Amazon a few years ago and decided to give it a try:

Since using this method, I don't even bother sewing anymore. The glue is very simple and very strong. It dries in about 3 minutes and doesn't have a strong odor. The patches have withstood countless washings.


First, cut out a patch that is a similar color to your pants. Make sure the patch is larger than the torn area, and round the edges.


Then, turn the pants inside out and place a old rag inside the leg of the pants. If you don't, you risk gluing the pant leg to itself! Trust me....😉




Next, apply glue to the patch and a little to the inside of the pants. Make sure to hit the edges with glue.



Firmly press and hold the patch to the torn area for about 1 minute. Remove the rag, turn the pants right side out, and press and hold the patch for another 1-2 minutes. 



Done! The pants aren't perfect, but I know they'll last for a long time now that the knees are patched. 



According to the bottle, the pants can be laundered within 15 minutes of applying.




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