Fixing A Pocket Tear?

[flobadob]

What is the best way to fix a tear in a trouser pocket. I find that stitches come out. Someone told me that if you glue fabric onto the tear with fabric glue that this will work, by surely that will come undone in a wash. Has anyone any tips?

[woofgang]

here you go

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[ummmm]

Stitches won't come out if done properly.

[flobadob]

Would Copydex be any good, I can buy that now rather than ordering.

[woofgang]

No copydex washes out. Umm in my experience, pockets tear when they are worn thin so stitches don't work.

[murraymints]

Re line the pocket with cotton....use an old pillowcase cut out shape and stitch in over existing pockets. I have done this to oh`s pockets as he will keep keys in there and they get shredded..

[whiskeryron]

Isn't English a weird language I read the above as Tear ( to cry).

WR.

[atalanta]

You can buy iron-on pocket ends.

[Metahowell]

I have bought whole pockets in the past which you just sew in. Alternatively sew a piece of material inside the pocket over the tear.

[Old_Geezer]

I find taking the garment to the repair shop tends to work. I have stitched pockets in the past but you have to gather so much to get a decent bit to sew it's a right pain. Not that I'm a fan of sewing anyway.

[fudgefudge]

yes