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Sunday, June 26, 2011

mend a tear


perfectly good jeans
which had a tiny tear
and now they sport
a perfectly good patch

not simple
or easy
but it really brought a grin to a certain 8 year old


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21 comments:

  1. ElizabethJune 26, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I love that! I have a hole in my jeans and was just wondering what I might do to repair them -- this looks a bit difficult for the likes of me, though!

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  2. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJune 26, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    People pay big money for holey jeans. :/ I like this style much better. :) Happy day! Tammy

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  3. sukipoetJune 26, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    never was good at repairing my sons jeans. the patches always came off in the wash. this is a lovely patch for sure. can i send you some of my holey jeans???

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  4. ooglebloopsJune 26, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Back to the 60's -decorated jeans. I can see why she loves it!

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  5. Bleubeard and ElizabethJune 26, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Either that was a tiny hole or those are the loosest weave jeans I've ever seen. This patch is gorgeous and I have to agree it doesn't even LOOK simple or easy. Very good patch job.

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  6. Gayle PriceJune 26, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Just beautiful ! Jeans are precious, a little tear just adds to their character and some gorgeous embroidery adds even more to their personality. Love the texture going on in this photo too. xx

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  7. ELKJune 26, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    this is so pretty ..I bet she did love it!!

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  8. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Charming! As I get older, I fall more in love with mending what you have and continuing to wear it. Too bad the kids grow out of their clothes and can't do the same. xox Corrine

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  9. Terri KahrsJune 26, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Well, Kimmie! Your beautiful handwork brought a big smile to MY face too! Who wouldn't love wearing this patch that really isn't a patch!!! Beautiful!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  10. TeriJune 26, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    The ultimate in recycling. I am a product of the 60's and had the most wonderful jeans with patches and also skirts made from jeans. I wish I still had some of them! Strange word verification: rub dunk

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  11. HalleJune 26, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Awesome patch job!! I have done very similar. I have my "heart knee jeans" and the kids have several versions of mom patches...

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  12. BeccaJune 26, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Love what you did...beautiful!

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  13. teresaSJune 26, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Super cute, super creative! Nice work!

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  14. JaneJune 26, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I love it! When my girls were little, fringes were all the rage. I remember sewing fringes on to their jeans just as they were getting too short. Got plenty more wear out of them and the girls loved them!

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  15. Renee HowellJune 27, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Lucky girl! Lucky Mom!

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  16. ~*~Patty SJune 27, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    the English language has so many twists and turns ... I did not read your subject line as tear = torn ... rather mend a tear = from the eye

    your pretty posie put a smile on my face too Kimmie...what a special save on those nice jeans!

    oxo

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  17. Lynn CohenJune 27, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    delightful endeavor accomplished beautifully. ;-))

    ps every time I see your banner I smile.

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  18. Caterina GiglioJune 27, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I am with Patty, I thought it was a crying TEAR, not a tear... love the patch and it would bring grins to a 58 year old as well! guess I had better get my jeans out...

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  19. Kim MailhotJune 28, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    That makes the favorite jeans all the more perfect. Maybe even a keepsake...
    Happy Summer, Kimmie!

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  20. *jean*June 28, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    oo i love patches! i just patched up two pairs of favorites summer "clam diggers" where my puppy ripped a hole! your's is cuter though...xo

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  21. NancyJuly 4, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    That's so cute :) I love sewing on jeans, even it there are no holes to mend!

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