I often find holes wear in my jeans between the legs, so I patch them with fabric on the inside and lots of rows of zig-zag sewing.
It’s not a very visible spot so it does not have to be perfect, but it definitely increases the useable life of the jeans considerably.
You can also hand stitch and make the stitching decorative.
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