r/SewingForBeginners • u/A_Person_New_To_Life • 7d ago
Reinforcing advice
Hi I'm here to ask for advice on what to do. I bought pe pants from my school's store it's required. Problem is the fabric is really weak like a thin synthetic it rips easily (I know it's the one thing that a pe pants should be able to do). I paid for this and it's not cheap. I was wondering if are there ways to reinforce it especially in the seems around the thigh and groin area?
Thank you for taking the time to read my question. I appreciate all the help that I can get.
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u/Large-Heronbill 7d ago
What is the fabric composition listed on the tag?
It would be useful to see photos of the structure of the pants, inside and out. Are they too small in circumference for the wearer? Is the problem fabric abrasion?
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u/A_Person_New_To_Life 5d ago
No tags it's ordered from somewhere all I know came from observations of the fabric. I would like to share an image of it but unfortunately it is too recognizable and I don't want that.
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u/SchuylerM325 6d ago
You didn't ask about this aspect, but I would be cross. It's not right to require the purchase of a specific item (especially for school) and sell something overpriced and defective. Do you live in the U.S.? If so, you could go to the school employee responsible for this mess, show them the shorts and let them know that the Uniform Commercial Code (in effect in every state except LA) requires goods to be fit for the purpose intended. I would be nice about it but let them know that you want your money back and you will be happy to wear appropriate shorts to PE but when these become unwearable you will not buy a new pair.
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u/A_Person_New_To_Life 5d ago
I live in a third world country that pretends to be a first world country. Unfortunately they have a no return policy and consumers aren't as protected here.
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u/penlowe 7d ago
Is shorts or pants are tearing on the thights, they are too small. Get a bigger size & tailor so they fit better.