SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS:
- Jean jacket
- Fabric remnants
- 1/2" fusible seam tape
- Scissors
- Ruler/measuring tape
- Basic sewing supplies
- Matching and/or contrasting thread
DIRECTIONS:
- Refer to photo for patch placement ideas.
- Large Back Patch
- Sew various pieces together to fit between back seams of jacket; turn under edge seams 1/2" and machine-edge stitch, hand blind stitch or use contrasting thread to whip-stitch patch in place.
- Outside Elbow Patch
- Cut an oval patch to cover elbow area; turn edge under 1/2"; pin/baste to sleeve and hand-blind stitch or use contrast thread to whip-stitch patch in place.
- Distressed Area Patch
- Cut patch at least 1/2" larger than distressed area; follow manufacturer’s directions and fuse tape to RS edges of patch; fuse patch to WS of jacket under distressed area; trim away some of the threads so more of the patch shows through.
- Front Pocket Patch
- Cut patch shape from fabric; turn outside edges under and hand-blind stitch or use contrast thread to whip-stitch patch in place.