Sometimes things do come full circle, like patchwork jeans! I made them in high school, and it was also my side hustle! Patching and embroidering jeans, shirts, and jackets for myself and for other students. Seeing them on the runway, across the pages of high fashion magazines and on social media is really exciting and a bit nostalgic. I love that anyone can make these with a few helpful hints, scraps of fabric, and some fun vintage textiles. Oh, and a seam ripper!
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