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Time Required: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Sew-on Patch

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Patch jeans with a sew-on patch. This technique is also applicable for adding patches to bags, bandanas, and boy-scout uniforms. Patches can also be sewn on by hand.

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      • Examine the damage. Clip any loose threads and remove any debris from the tear.

      • Grab a trendy patch.

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      • Position the patch over the hole.

      • Any patch you use should overlap the damage by at least 1/8".

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      • Pin the patch to the jeans.

      • Be sure to only pin the patch to one layer of denim, or you will sew the pants shut.

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      • Slide the jeans into the sewing machine, positioning the needle over the edge of the patch.

      • Be sure you only have one layer of the jeans between the needle and the sewing machine arm, or you will sew the pants shut.

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      • Lower the pressor foot.

      • Sew along the edge of the patch.

      • Remove the pins before you get to them.

      • Sewing over a pin can bend or break the needle.

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      • Continue sewing around the patch, lifting the pressor foot to turn at corners of the patch.

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      • When you come all the way around, overlap the first two or three stitches.

      • Lift the needle and pressor foot.

      • Slide the jeans out of the sewing machine.

      • Clip any threads, and admire your work.

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