How to Patch a Hole in Jeans with Wool

Introduction

Here's a guide on how to patch a small hole in jeans using wool and a technique called needle felting.

Needle felting is a craft technique that uses special felting needles to intertwine wool fibers, creating a solid fabric. When used to patch a hole in jeans, the wool fibers not only bind together but also intertwine with the jean fabric, effectively patching the hole.

What you need

Step 1 Patching a hole in Jean

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Cut a piece of felt large enough to cover the hole

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Step 2

Insert thread through the needle hole.

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Step 3

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Make a loop at the end of the thread.
Pull the end of the thread through the loop creating a knot.

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Step 4

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Grab the end of the jean with your hand.
Pull the jean towards you, making it inside out.
Place the felt on the hole.

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Step 5

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Pinch together the jean and the felt.
Insert the needle horizontally into the jean and edge of the felt.
Pull the needle through till the knot touches the felt.
Repeat the above steps until the border of the felt is stitched.
Make a knot at the end.
Cut off excess thread.

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Step 6

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Grasp the end of the jeans and pull them towards you to turn them right side out.
Insert the foam board into the pants and position it underneath the hole.

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Step 7

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Grab more than enough wool to cover the size of your hole, ensuring it is at least an inch thick.
Rub the wool between hands to make a ball.
Place the wool on top of the hole.