Promise. Not gonna lie, just looking at iron-on patches definitely brings me back to my Girl Scout days—how many did YOU have on your sash?—except today’s version looks way more sophisticated.

2. Prepare your backing. If you’re using an iron-on patch, turn the jeans inside out and cut the patch so it covers 1-2 inches outside the tear. If you’re using fabric, hold the material ...

To ensure your patches will last, you'll need to combine iron-on technology (heat + pressure + special glue) and lots of sewing. Here's a detailed description of how it works. What You'll Need ...