DIY sashiko stitched jeans patches

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows a fun way to patch a hole in your jeans. Instead of a plain square patch, or a patch designed to blend in with the jeans, why not use the patch to add personality to the jeans? She created these bug shaped patches from a darker shade of denim and then used sashiko style stitching to secure them. She made them for her son’s jeans, but I would totally wear bug patches on my own jeans!

Click below to read how she did it:

Sew On Patches for Jeans – Sashiko Style, by Swoodson Says

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!