Save it! Felt Patches

I LOVE my denim jackets.  They are hands down the most versatile, timeless pieces of clothing someone can buy. Not only do I have a darker denim one but I also have one that's more worn in.  This one, I've had for almost 10 years from the GAP and I love it to pieces.  It fits like a glove, is worn in all the right places, it still looks current and I can wear it with black or brown.  The only issue is that it now has holes in the elbows.  My husband hates this jacket and has wanted me to pitch it for a couple of years now.  Last week I put it on and my daughter asked if I needed to do laundry.  When I asked her why she said because I was starting to wear my old clothes with holes.  OKAY....time to get rid of the jacket or fix it.  I decided to.....Fix it!

I found a couple of 'pins' that inspired me but added a couple of other steps since I was dealing with holes.  This was so easy and I'm really happy with how the jacket turned out.  Not only is it cute but I don't need to get rid of it :)

Pinterest Inspiration:

 http://www.clothedmuch.com/2012/02/diy-elbow-patches-tutorial-by-ashley.html

My Results:

Iron on patch (if you have a hole)
Iron (if you have a hole)
Hand sewing needle
Felt in the color of your choice (You can find felt at Walmart, Jo-Ann Fabric, or Michael's.)
Thread (to match or contrast the color of the felt)
Tailor's chalk or a non-permanent fabric marker (you can also use regular chalk or a regular washable marker instead)
Sharp scissors
Tall square tissue box
Pins or safety pins

1. Layout your item and measure the patch for your hole.  Cut to size.

 
2. Lay your item inside out, place patch onto hole and iron into place.

3. Turn your item right side out.

4. Trim excess frays.

5. Put your item on and using a mirror make an X on your elbow area with a marker or chalk.

6. Next take your scissors and cut off the top of the tissue box. Remove any plastic that may be around the opening of the box top.

7. Layout your felt and using your tissue box top as a stencil, trace an oval on the felt. Use your chalk or washable marker.

I switched colors halfway through :)

8. Pin your ovals over the X marks you made. Fold the sweater/cardigan in half to check and see if the oval are placed evenly in the same spot of each arm. I also put the jacket back on the see if I was happy with the placement.

9. Begin hand sewing your patches and try to keep the fabric level and even as you sew. I used an overcast stitch which can be found here here with instructions.

10. After the patches are sewn down, you are done! Enjoy you're newly remastered piece of clothing.

Pardon my mom attire but I wanted to get a shot with the jacket on.

I LOVE my denim jackets.  They are hands down the most versatile, timeless pieces of clothing someone can buy. Not only do I have a darker denim one but I also have one that's more worn in.  This one, I've had for almost 10 years from the GAP and I love it to pieces.  It fits like a glove, is worn in all the right places, it still looks current and I can wear it with black or brown.  The only issue is that it now has holes in the elbows.  My husband hates this jacket and has wanted me to pitch it for a couple of years now.  Last week I put it on and my daughter asked if I needed to do laundry.  When I asked her why she said because I was starting to wear my old clothes with holes.  OKAY....time to get rid of the jacket or fix it.  I decided to.....Fix it!

I found a couple of 'pins' that inspired me but added a couple of other steps since I was dealing with holes.  This was so easy and I'm really happy with how the jacket turned out.  Not only is it cute but I don't need to get rid of it :)

Pinterest Inspiration:

 http://www.clothedmuch.com/2012/02/diy-elbow-patches-tutorial-by-ashley.html

My Results:

Iron on patch (if you have a hole)
Iron (if you have a hole)
Hand sewing needle
Felt in the color of your choice (You can find felt at Walmart, Jo-Ann Fabric, or Michael's.)
Thread (to match or contrast the color of the felt)
Tailor's chalk or a non-permanent fabric marker (you can also use regular chalk or a regular washable marker instead)
Sharp scissors
Tall square tissue box
Pins or safety pins

1. Layout your item and measure the patch for your hole.  Cut to size.

 
2. Lay your item inside out, place patch onto hole and iron into place.

3. Turn your item right side out.

4. Trim excess frays.

5. Put your item on and using a mirror make an X on your elbow area with a marker or chalk.

6. Next take your scissors and cut off the top of the tissue box. Remove any plastic that may be around the opening of the box top.

7. Layout your felt and using your tissue box top as a stencil, trace an oval on the felt. Use your chalk or washable marker.

I switched colors halfway through :)

8. Pin your ovals over the X marks you made. Fold the sweater/cardigan in half to check and see if the oval are placed evenly in the same spot of each arm. I also put the jacket back on the see if I was happy with the placement.

9. Begin hand sewing your patches and try to keep the fabric level and even as you sew. I used an overcast stitch which can be found here here with instructions.

10. After the patches are sewn down, you are done! Enjoy you're newly remastered piece of clothing.

Pardon my mom attire but I wanted to get a shot with the jacket on.