DENIM THERAPY
/““Every patch tells a story...”
Remarked Denim Therapy's resident expert Raffael Contreras. As I was picking up my jeans, I asked that he forgive my D.I.Y. patch job using multiple fabrics, threads and methods.
PRE-DENIM THERAPY
POST DENIM THERAPY
This outside view shows my reinforcement stitching (navy). The indigo "darning stitch" is compliments of Denim Therapy's vintage darning machine. Oh, and the indigo thread fades naturally like a jean. And it softens up over time. This is why you wanna come here.
My method has always been to patch with denim fabric reinforced with multiple rows of single needle stitching. But Denim Therapy implements "a genuine reconstruction of the original denim material, where new cotton thread and stitching are applied to the damaged area." The vintage darning machine essentially reweaves the fabric with multiple rows of stitching on the surface and a layer of interfacing beneath. This is much softer and more comfortable than a bulky patch. And I love seeing how closely they match the thread.
The stitching alone is a work of art
D.I.Y. meets Denim Therapy
Thanks Denim Therapy for lightening my repair load. Your eye for detail and skill with a vintage darning machine have breathed new life into these babies. I think we make a good team. Stay tuned for future Denim Therapy posts! Click here for older D.I.Y. repair work on these.
