Next, pin the patch to the shirt. If you don’t have pins, tack the fabric down with one stitch in each of the four corners to hold it in place while you sew. (Photo: Ebony Roberts) ...

How to sew a trendy patchwork pocket and add it to your shirt Sewing Therapy’s Sara SJ Kim shares a simple tutorial to help you breathe new life into old clothes.

A patch of material of your choice — denim or kimono fabrics or a simple cotton. (Pick your needle according to how thick your material is.) The size will depend on the size of the repair.

Iron-on patches are great in a pinch, but they often require a bit of sewing to keep them in place and properly anchor them. Here’s a video showing different ways of using iron-on patches to fix ...