I’ve seen lots of monster patch tutorials lately and couldn’t resist using this adorable technique to repair a pair of Luke’s jeans. If you’ve got boys, you likely have more knee holes than you can count and this is such a fun way to add a bit of life to a used pair of pants.
This little monster patch is so quick and simple to make. Use scraps from the fabric stash and less than ten minutes to add that little face over the hole.
I backed the hole with red felt and hand stitched it into place {you could also machine stitch it to prevent it from it from pulling out easily} then added white teeth and white eyes embellished with dark grey embroidery thread. Add as many or as few details as you like. You could even add some cute features to make it a bit more girly!
I love how whimsical and cute this monster patch is … and I’m so glad Luke hasn’t yet outgrown having monsters on his jeans!
For more fun ideas for boys, be sure to check out this simple super hero cape and mask …
… a DIY marble holster …
… and a top secret spy journal with glow in the dark lettering!
It is ADORABLE!! I love that Luke hasn’t outgrown monsters on his jeans, and I’m so sad Matthew has. Where was Pinterest five years ago?
Super cute.
This is so cute! I hope you will link up to my party : )
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I’m a random blog stalker and the monster patch is so adorable that I can’t silently stalk anymore. I’m 35 and purposely buy jeans with holes in them…but after seeing this I just might patch them up and wear them with pride.
Love your blog (and it’s many fabulous ideas) by-the-way.
how crazy cute is that? Do you think it’s too young for my 9 yr old! ahhh I might have to find some little buddies and do some mending for them! ha!
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Cute, unfortunately I think we’ve outgrown that over here… too bad!
Would it be weird if I did this to a pair of my pants? Haha 😉
I love this idea, so unique! I saw you on link party, now following you via google,fb and pinterest, Karima x http://www.karimascrafts.com
so cute!!!!
So Much fun!
what a GREAT idea. My sons get to many holes in the knees of their pants and I am always wondering what to do with them.
I love this too!
Brendan has about 5 pairs with holes in the knees. Monsters will be added soon
Adorable!
I love your approach to the monster patch! I’m writing a post about ways to rescue damaged clothing. Do you mind if I share one of your photos from this post? Thanks!