PATCHING CLOTHES

Adding some flair or just patching up a hole? Either way, we’ve got you.

Embroidery

You need:

Marker, needle, thread.

How to:

Step 1: Mark out the hole by drawing a hole around where you want it to be.

Step 2: Choose a contrasting thread.

Step 3: Add stitches from each corner and work your way to the centre.

Step 4: Create a perfect square.

Sew-on patches

You need:

Needle, thread, patch.

How to:

Step 1: Place your patch and pin it to the garment with needles.

Step 2: Start sewing by machine or by hand.

Iron-on patches

You need:

Patch, damp cloth, iron.

How to:

Step 1: Place your patch on the garment and a damp cloth on top of the patch.

Step 2: Iron for 60 seconds on medium heat.

Step 3: Iron again for a few seconds if the edges are loose.