How to Patch Baseball Pants

Overview

Durable fabric is essential for baseball pants to withstand the high amount of abuse uniforms sustain during daily practice and game play. Although baseball pants are usually made from double-knit polyester fabric with reinforced knees, even the toughest pants will eventually tear during heavy activity. Patching a tear will prolong the life of baseball pants and save money.

Step 1

Choose a fabric for your patch that is similar in stretch and color to your baseball pants. Bring the pants to a fabric store to match the color and type of fabric.

Step 2

Cut the fabric to create a patch that is a half-inch larger than each side of the torn area. Cut your patch into a uniform shape like a square or rectangle. Iron the patch until it is completely flat.

Step 3

Turn the pants inside out, and arrange them on an ironing board with the torn area facing upward.

Step 4

Apply fusible web tape on the pants around the sides of the torn area. Do not place web tape directly over the tear or the hole.

Step 5

Place the patch on top of the torn area and web tape. Trim the web tape if it sticks out from under the patch. Iron the patch onto the pants.

Step 6

Stitch the patch onto your pants with sturdy thread that matches the fabric. Sew around the edges of the patch and over your starting stitch to lock the stitching in place.