Today I did something that made me very proud of myself! I managed to mend little e's jeans that have been lying in an annoying pile in my studio for quite some time now. It took me about 20 minutes to get two pairs done! I had fun and used some scraps with heat n' bond (that's the iron-on adhesive I use for appliqué) that I improvised with to make the patches. It became a cat and a frog! Scroll down to see how I did it!
1. I ironed the patches with heat n' bond over the hole.
2. I used the mending foot/appliqué foot that allows me to move freely over the fabric. These jeans are very slim so it was a bit tricky! I worked the seams several times to get a durable patch.
3. Ready! As you see the seams are shaky, but when you stitch several times it looks like you did it on purpose. At least this is what I tell myself :)
The kitty looks like he has had something strange to eat... Little e says he's going to wear these jeans to school tomorrow! That's the best feedback I could get :)
those are adorable!! and it seems my 5 year old puts holes in the knees of his pants faster than i can buy them! i love the froggy. thanks Kajsa!
Posted by: kristin | 12 April 2013 at 06:12 AM
What a cute idea!
Posted by: Maria | 11 April 2013 at 08:56 PM
haha, maybe you should surprise him!
Posted by: Kajsa Wikman | 11 April 2013 at 08:48 PM
How cuuute! My 23-yr-old son has been having me patch his favorite jeans for years! Maybe he'll like something your patches! Ha!
Posted by: jodi | 11 April 2013 at 07:40 PM
What a great idea!! I have some boys trousers that require patching. I just wonder how easily they would go under my sewing machine!! Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | 11 April 2013 at 06:33 PM
So sweet!
Posted by: tuuni | 11 April 2013 at 05:58 PM
They are awesome, love love love!
Posted by: Juliette | 11 April 2013 at 05:27 PM