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Sew-on Patch

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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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