If your jeans have holes, you can mend them using different methods and extend their life. We’ll introduce the ’’without a patch’’ method here, based only on some stitching that will look as invisible as possible.

For starters, be sure to examine the hole and the area around it closely in the light to figure out if it can be repaired or not. It would help fortify the area around the hole or torn part. If you ignore that area, you may have new tears there, too.
Next, using scissors, clip off its edges. Then decide if you need to sew into a seam. If so, prepare a sturdy denim needle. If not, a regular needle will suffice. You should choose thread according to the color of your jeans.
Always add a backing piece that is a bit bigger than the size of the tear to strengthen the area around the tear. Then, use a regular iron on it, making sure to not pinch the tear. As per the sewing machine, pick your stitch, for example, darning foot to sew in any direction you prefer. Test it on a small patch first — move back and forward or sideways, making sure you are as precise as possible.
With more significant tears, add 2 or 3 layers of stitching. You’re basically reweaving the fabric. So first, sew either the horizontal or the vertical thread along the weft or the warp thread. The vertical or the warp thread is known to be more visible.
As per the last layer, sew in a diagonal direction along the twill weave. Remember not to make the layers too heavy, but to keep the stitches small and consistent. Also remember to not change the order in one layer.

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