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Step 2Measure twice, cut once.
To patch a hole, locate the hole and measure the area you need to patch. Rectangular patches are easiest to deal with, and it's important to make sure that the patch is large enough that all sides of the patch will be sewn to solid fabric. This means that your patch should be at least 1/2" larger on all sides than the hole you're patching.
If the hole has very rough or uneven edges, you can trim the fabric around the hole so that the edges are clean and even. Remeber to measure out your patch only after you've trimmed out the edges of the hole, since that'll make the hole bigger.
Once you've measured it out, cut your patch to size. I usually use bright colors or patterns for my patches, but if you want something more subtle, choose a fabric that matches the color and weight of the cloth you're patching.
If the hole has very rough or uneven edges, you can trim the fabric around the hole so that the edges are clean and even. Remeber to measure out your patch only after you've trimmed out the edges of the hole, since that'll make the hole bigger.
Once you've measured it out, cut your patch to size. I usually use bright colors or patterns for my patches, but if you want something more subtle, choose a fabric that matches the color and weight of the cloth you're patching.
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