Why do my jeans always tear at the crotch and how do I fix it?

Stop walking (and/or scratching)?
Seriously, I don’t think there’s a way for it not to wear out. Of course, using fabric softener, etc. will slow the process down, but you can’t avoid it all together.

I have had this problem too. The only thing you can do is throw a patch over the spot. This will look kind of funny though, so maybee sew a few more patches in as well. Got any neat fabric you want to use?

The “quick access” tear is probably the easiest (and sexiest) repair you can make, depending on what section of the crotch has ripped, a patch, from the inside will make them good as new.

I am wearing a pair of Diesel jeans that suffered this fate but I actually like it, like a mouthwash-cool breeze on a sweltering day.

But keep in mind, some “quick access” rips can quickly become shreds of “indecent exposure”

I could understand if it was over the years, but this is happening consistently in just a few months of modwrate wear to most of my jeans- all different brands so it’s not a manufacturing defect or anything. Obviously “stop walking” isn’t really an option for me

how tight are your jeans?

How do you wash/dry them?

we can fix ‘em!!!! check us out @ denimtherapy.com or send an email to info@denimtherapy.com. instead of simply patching up the hole, we weave the hole shut.

My jeans aren’t tight nor are they baggy. Relaxed fit I guess? And I wash them in cold water but not very often honestly.

Do you use fabric softener and do you machine dry or hang dry? Little things like that could make a difference.

I wonder what they are making denim of these days? What kind of junk is in the fabric that makes it come apart so quickly?

i have a feeling they are too small my dear : ) one of my friends taught me to squat when trying on jeans…maybe that would help? then you get a chance to see how the fabric moves… also some jeans are better than others for flexibility. i have two pairs of jeans, both from the same store, and one is way better for moving around, riding my bike, etc. the other pair always does make me nervous that its gonna split…...

maybe your nice brand isn’t so nice!

You might be wearing them too low. You can try patching them but I’d just get new jeans.

how often do you wear them per week?

get some pants from the army surplus store. the newer ones have a triangular patch instead of a seam.

My jeans always rip there,too, and they’re not too small. I took my favorite jeans to a tailor and for $10 they added a patch on the inside of the crotch. You can’t tell, and they look great. I’m sure a local tailor in your area could do the same. It’s much cheaper than buying new jeans.

emilyrose. . .i found that the crotch in my jeans broke down really quickly when i would squat, bend, etc. tgo loosen them up. now, i kind of just suffer in silence with a denim wedgie and go about my business until they relax on their own.

hee hee : )

You can buy iron-on denim patches for a few bucks. I just put a piece on the inside where my jeans wear as a preventative measure.

@Denimtherapy: Where have you been all my life? I will miss the “quick access” rip, but you are beyond therapy… you are salvation.

@ riser. . .have you had us repair your jeans? and if you did, were you happy with the result?

@denimtherapy: Very Soon

@ riser. . .let me know if you do.

Wow! I bookmarked that site! Denim Therapy the next time I have some jeans I really love and they get worn through. I’ll know where to go.