# DIY Denim Repair Tutorials The Nudie Jeans Repair Kit Helps You Bring Old Jeans Back to Life By Cody Turner | Published 2012-10-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudie-jeans References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/10/nudie-jeans-repair-kit-a-quick-guide-for-repairing-your-own-denim/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NXL0X193HDw) One of the main problems with wearing a good pair of jeans is that they often [rip and fade over time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/join-and-mending), but Nudie [Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-denim) recently put together a small instructional video on how to repair your favorite pair. This is pretty basic stuff as far as DIY goes, but it is surprising how many people (mainly men) there are who do not know how to sew. The people over at Nudie Jeans have been making [top quality jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1944-501-jeans-rigid) for years now, and there is a reason its jeans cost more. This quick guide shows you how to iron on a patch and then shows you how to sew a small circle around the base of the ripped hole. This simple guide is sure to help extend the life of you favorite pair of jeans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Denim Repair:** Niche DIY tutorials and kits could become increasingly popular in the sustainable fashion market. - **Upcycling:** Brands that create products that promote upcycling and sustainable practices could see an increase in sales. - **Skill-building:** There could be a shift towards learning basic skills such as sewing and repair, creating opportunities for educational services. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could benefit from increased attention on sustainable practices and upcycling. - **Education:** There could be increased focus on education around basic life skills in areas such as sewing and repair. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms could see an increase in sales for niche products such as denim repair kits and sustainable clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Store Repair Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-it-for-longer.md) - [Clothing Repair Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-repair-service.md) - [Denim-Upholstered Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denimupholstered-sofas.md) - [Reproduced Premium Vintage Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9rivet.md) - [Miner-Inspired Denim Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1917-homer-campbell-501.md) - [Denim-Adorned Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-furniture1.md) - [Kitchen-Focused Mending Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poj-studio.md) - [Eco-Friendly Denim Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-dye.md) - [Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-outfitters-2.md)