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lhsnj
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lhsnj

Posted 03/11/2009 03:51:11 PM

Does anyone know of a site with the instructions on the easiest way to patch a pair of trousers?

We have a pair that are starting to wear out in the seat and want to patch them to get a little more use out of them.

Greg Bullock
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GrumpyDave
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Posted 04/11/2009 06:05:21 AM

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Patch them from the inside with any "period cloth." The boys of 186x weren't professional tailors, sew it on the best you can. Go around the edge of the patch, then the edge of the hole or weak spot.

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lhsnj
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lhsnj

Posted 04/11/2009 11:23:10 AM

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Dave

Thanks, I figured it was something that simple.
Wasn't sure if there was anything about cutting out the worn spot or just leaving it.

Greg Bullock
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GrumpyDave
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Posted 04/11/2009 03:36:58 PM

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I'd trim off anything that might snag and make the hole worse then it is. If it's just a worn spot you're reenforcing, let 'er be unless you think it might snag.

GrumpyDave Towsen

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