Patched with Patches

So this week is a do it yourself; How to patch a large hole. Now there are different ways to patch things but this is a nice way to patch a large hole and one of the oldest techniques. 

The first is to id the hole and then make it bigger. Yep you read that right. Cut a square out around the hole. Next out of the same fabric (to this I thank my Grandma for saving scraps from her couch), or similar fabric cut out a square larger than the square you just made. It should be at least 2 inches to 4 inches larger. 

Next pin your square under the hole. Now using a needle and  carefully roll the edge of the cloth under and sew around the edge.

Now on to the other side.  Fold over and pin the edges down. Now since I was working with a thicker material I cut out a small square in each corner so it would lie a bit flatter but is not a technique needed if using thinner fabric. Once pinned down sew it down.

Once done step back  and enjoy. 

So here after all the bogs of history of patches is a do it yourself. Hope you enjoyed and found it useful.