Running, jumping, dancing, playing, falling down and getting back up again. It’s all part of the magic of childhood, and it’s all pretty darn hard on your kids’ clothes. Patch up those holes or cover any stubborn stains with three ideas that are totally not square.
1. Embroidered Lace Patch
Jean knee rips, meet your match!
What You Need
1. Have your child try on the jeans, especially if they stretch, and measure the size of the hole when formed to her leg.
2. Find or buy lace patches large enough to cover the hole. Or, mix and match several smaller ones to cover the surface area. Pin patches over the rip.
3. Stitch the patch edges to the outside of the jeans. Then, stitch any overlapping patches together where the edges meet.
2. Leather Cat Patch
Sometimes you need a little extra reinforcement, especially at heavy-wear spots like elbows and knees. One simple and stylish solution: use leather. (This material is better, however, for garments that don’t need to stretch.)
What You Need
1. Turn the garment inside out and un-pick the seam near the stain or hole. This will allow you to stitch the patch with your sewing machine. Leave it open at least 4″ above and below the area you will patch.
2. Cut out the patch shapes. And be creative: You can even cut out multiple separate shapes for fun ad-ons like these cat ears. (Just be sure to make your additional shapes large enough that a portion of it can be sewn underneath or over your main patch when stitching the edge.)
3. Lay the patch in place on the right side of the garment. Adhere all the pieces in place temporarily with basting spray or a school glue stick. Do not use pins, as they will leave permanent holes in your patch.
4. Edgestitch around the patch using a leather needle and your sewing machine. Then stitch the garment back together along the seam.
3. Colorful Scrap Patches With Decorative Stitches
This more-traditional patch ups the cuteness-factor with colorful fabrics and whimsical stitching.
What You Need
1. Cut one or several scraps of fabric large enough to patch the hole or cover a stain. If the garment is stretchy, try it on to make sure the scraps will still cover the area when the clothing is stretched. Pin the scraps to your fabric as desired, or temporarily glue them on with basting spray or a water-soluble glue stick.
Use simple embroidery stitches to attach the patch to the garment. Choose a contrasting thread color to make the stitches pop! Try running stitches, X or plus sign shapes to add more interest to the design. Have some fun with it!
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