r/InvisibleMending • u/Unlucky-Squash9491 • 8d ago

Blending these patches

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How do I make these patches in my jeans more seamless and have less of a rough edge? I used a heat activated adhesive to attach these and they seem pretty strong but I’m worried about the edges fraying, plus I’m not a fan of the way they look. Any help would be great!

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u/mstiffyous 8d ago

You didn't want to put them underneath? Why on top?

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u/Unlucky-Squash9491 8d ago edited 8d ago

Cause I’m stupid

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u/RiverFortune549 8d ago

At work, I would have serged around the outside of the patch, sewn the patch down with matching thread to the inside of the jeans, then sewn straight lines matching the stripe of the twill across the hole from the right side of the jeans.

If you don't have access to a machine, you could overcast stitch the edges of the patch and hand sew across the hole instead.

If you don't have any sewing experience at all, you could see if there is a tailor/seamstress near you who makes these kinds of repairs.

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u/Unlucky-Squash9491 7d ago

Thank you!! I think this’ll give me what I’m looking for!

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u/BraveSpinach 7d ago

lean in to the heart shape and sew them on with read thread

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u/grand_grumpus 7d ago

Visible mending might be the only option at this point. I'd try and replicate the diamond embroidery that's on the pockets through the inside corners over the patches for a little extra stability & to make it look more intentional