A FabPatch customer shares how a simple rub-on patch gave her favourite piece a second life.
“I Thought I’d Ruined It Forever…”
It was a typical Sunday afternoon when Anna accidentally snagged the front of her beloved denim jacket on a loose nail in the garden.
“I didn’t really notice at first,” she said. “But when I took it off later, there it was — a tear near the pocket. My heart sank.”
The jacket in question wasn’t just any jacket. It was a $200 vintage find that fit her perfectly. “You know those pieces that just feel like you? That’s what this jacket was for me. I wore it everywhere — to work, on weekend trips, even over dresses for dinner. The idea of throwing it away made me feel sick.”
The Search for a Simple Repair
Anna knew she had to act fast. She looked into getting it repaired professionally, but local quotes started at $50–$100. That was nearly half the cost of the jacket itself. Sewing wasn’t her strength, and she didn’t own an iron — so traditional iron-on patches were out of the question.
“I didn’t want to give up on it, but I couldn’t justify the cost or hassle of a professional repair. That’s when I came across FabPatch.”
The Game-Changer: FabPatch
“I saw a reel on Instagram where someone used FabPatch to fix a pair of ripped jeans in under five minutes — no sewing, no ironing, just rub on and go. It sounded too good to be true, but the reviews were glowing,” she said.
She ordered the Shadow colour to match her jacket and received the patches in just a few days.
The Application: Fast, Easy, and Shockingly Effective
“I cleaned the area like the instructions said, peeled the patch, pressed it over the tear, and rubbed it for about a minute. That was it. No special tools, no mess — just a really smooth, quick repair.”
When she stepped back and looked at it, Anna was amazed. “You could barely tell there had been a tear at all. The patch blended in like part of the original fabric. It wasn’t bulky or stiff — it just looked right.”
Life After the Patch: Still Holding Strong
Since applying the patch, Anna has worn the jacket dozens of times — on hikes, to brunch, on chilly beach walks. She’s washed it multiple times and says the patch is holding up perfectly.
“No peeling, no fading. It’s completely secure. I actually forget the tear was ever there.”
Why This Matters – Beyond the Jacket
- For Anna, FabPatch didn’t just fix a jacket — it helped her rethink how she approaches damage and waste.
“In the past, I would’ve either tossed the jacket or let it sit damaged in the back of my closet. Now I know I can actually repair my clothes in a way that looks good, feels good, and keeps waste out of landfill.”
And she’s not stopping at just one repair.
“Since then, I’ve patched my partner’s work pants and my son’s hoodie. It feels amazing to save money and reduce waste while keeping our clothes in rotation.”
FabPatch: Built for Real Life. Designed for the Planet.
Anna’s story is just one of hundreds. At FabPatch, we’re helping everyday people:
- Save their favourite clothes from being thrown away
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Repair rips, tears, and holes in minutes — no sewing or ironing
- Extend the life of garments and reduce textile waste
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Feel empowered to take sustainability into their own hands
Whether it’s a $200 jacket or your comfiest pair of jeans, FabPatch makes clothing repairs simple, stylish, and sustainable.