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If you've been wanting to try a patch and didn't know how to start, watch this step-by-step video on how to fix a hole with Rebundance upcycled patches. It's just 10 minutes long and teaches you everything you need to know about mending with our flexible, soft, eco-friendly patches.
How to Mend Pants with Upcycled Patches in just 10 Minutes! - YouTube
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Necessity is the mother of invention. And this mother (me) needed to figure out a way to fix the holes in her kids' knees. My kids are constantly blowing the knees out of their pants and I needed a way to mend and reinforce them that was fun and elementary school cool. These pirate themed patches were the perfect fix for my son's favorite pants. I've washed them at least half a dozen times since making the video and they've held up great.
I hate tossing kids clothes just because it has a hole or stain, but the reality is that those blemishes mean they don't get sold at thrift stores. They end up getting shipped overseas, going in the dump, or a shredder. What a waste! I also don't like giving away holey clothes on buy nothing or with friends, but once it's mended I feel fine passing along so another kiddo can get some wear from them.
Our patches are softer and thinner than typical embroidered patches. These aren't the stiff patches of my late 80's childhood.
You don't have to fix anything - patches are perfect for adding some style. My customers have used them to make space themed elbow patches and personalize a jean jacket.
Why is patching great?
- helps clothes last longer. wearing clothes X longer statistic
- Using upcycled materials to reduce carbon footprint of meding
- Fun & unique - my kids *want* to wear their patched clothes
- fun prints and patterns to customize and show your style & personality
- saves money
- keeps hand me downs flowing between friends!
Where does the fabric come from?
Patches either come from upcycled lightweight woven cotton, or from deadstock upholstery samples from the Seattle Design Center. These samples are *high end* when purchased by the yard (no joke, one was $300 a yard!) but the small sized samples get put in the dump every season as the styles change. Redundance has a wonderful partnership with Heritage School of Interior Design to save these samples and give them a new life!