People have been mending clothing for centuries by covering holes with patches. The Japanese are famous for their BORO. https://www.heddels.com/2015/08/all-about-boro-story-japanese-patchwork/  It has become quite the fashion to replicate this style.   You may have grown up with iron on patches, both utilitarian and decorative. Or maybe you tried your hand at some sewn on patches. Maybe you even tried some embellishment of your jeans at some point.  Patches are a great way to extend the life of your garments, or just create a little interest and personal style.  These can be a simple fabric shape stitched over a hole, or something more elaborate. Patches can be sewn on with a…