Ripped trousers - repairable or not?

[ChemicalChaos]

I'm typing this with some trepidation given how my last trouser-related thread went but fingers crossed this time.....


I've now had 2 pairs of these casual trousers that have split/ripped adjacent to the crotch seam. In both cases, i've had them for more than a couple of months so can't take them back, but have not really worn said trousers that often - and all my denim jeans which are much older and worn more often are all completely fine, so I doubt it's something I'm doing.
As they are Orvis they aren't cheap, so I'd rather not throw them away (and I hate wastage anyway.. throwing away an otherwise perfectly bit of clothing would irritate me) - but is this something a tailor or seamstress etc would be capable of repairing? If so, can anyone recommend a decent one and know roughly what they'd charge? (I dont mind posting them).

Thanks in advance!

[sherman]

Not worth trying to repair.

Also try a different diet. You seem to be have a wind problem.

Also 2 pairs would suggest a manufacturing weakness in the design.

Edited by sherman on Sunday 4th December 16:50

[T6 vanman]

sherman said:

Not worth trying to repair.

Also try a different diet. You seem to be have a wind problem.

Also 2 pairs would suggest a manufacturing wearer related weakness.

[Jonmx]

That must have been one hell of a trouser cough!
On a serious note try contacting Orvis saying how disappointed you are as a loyal customer. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

[remedy]

It'll be the line dancing. Too much leg action.

[mike74]

You're being had for a mug, only the cheapest of trousers made from crap material and weak stitching would fail like that after only a couple of months.

If I still had the receipt and it was a reputable high street or online retailer I would be approaching them to express my dissatisfaction and request a refund or replacement.

[ambuletz]

mike74 said:

You're being had for a mug, only the cheapest of trousers made from crap material and weak stitching would fail like that after only a couple of months.

If I still had the receipt and it was a reputable high street or online retailer I would be approaching them to express my dissatisfaction and request a refund or replacement.

I buy primarks 'straight stretch' foit jeans. the stretch i think makes them a little weaker. that said they tend to last me 1-2 years of regular use INCLUDING when i use them cycling. They all seem to wear out in the same spot. Really annoys me as the rest of it is fine.

[Spare tyre]

I’d say not to repair and just don’t buy them again

I walk a little like a pirate due to an accident years ago

I will get a hole in my Levi’s in weeks of wearing them, other trousers don’t so much

[Doofus]

Spare tyre said:

I walk a little like a pirate due to an accident years ago

What do pirates walk like? Do you have a wooden leg?

Or do you I need a parrot?

[Spare tyre]

Doofus said:

Spare tyre said:

I walk a little like a pirate due to an accident years ago

What do pirates walk like? Do you have a wooden leg?

Or do you I need a parrot?

One of my legs is indeed wood

Just a bit up and down like some old sea dog

[ChemicalChaos]

Cheers for all the advice!

I will avoid trying to get a repair, and try contacting Orvis to see what they say, fingers crossed as I don't have a receipt any more but hopefully the lack of wear to the rest of the garment will show.

I definitely dont have a wind or weight problem! As stated, my several pairs of Levis and some combat trousers have all had far more of the exact same use without ripping in the same way, which I why I was so disappointed with these ones.

[ajprice]

[rodericb]

It's like they're not fitting very well. Two months ain't long for that type of failure to occur.

[phumy]

Oooohh, you just cant beat a great gusset insertion thread.

It needs a gusset, thats a lovely word, gusset.

Ill say it again:

GUSSET

[jimmyjimjim]

I'm surprised to find Orvis made their way to the UK....though I see they've now pulled out/shut down a lot and are concentrating on fishing.

Go with Mountain Khakis instead; watch for their deals on the website and on Amazon. I was never impressed with Orvis, but MK make quality stuff.

[milu]

We have a (upholstery) sewing factory.
My conclusion: Rubbish fabric!
You would lose lots of size if you cut out the damaged area and resew,which of course puts even more stress on them.

[Golfgtimk28v]

Easiest and robust repair is insert some fabric behind and stitch up again with strong stitching. Any seamstress should do it.

Aka reinforced gusset.

Edited by Golfgtimk28v on Monday 5th December 09:23

[cobra kid]

Have you tried some white jeans by any chance?

[Condi]

All my jeans end up like that, across every brand I've tried. Modern jeans cater poorly for people with big legs. Anyway, I took 6 pairs to a seamstress she repaired them for a very reasonable price.

[Blib]

milu said:

We have a (upholstery) sewing factory.
My conclusion: Rubbish fabric!
You would lose lots of size if you cut out the damaged area and resew,which of course puts even more stress on them.

Agreed. Newish clothing should go at the seams, not in the body of the fabric.

If you'd bought those from a market stall I'd suggest that the fabric was so old it had perished.