I have spent this day mending jeans for my son--he works construction and is hard on his jeans. He doesn't mind my patches, but he won't wear ragged ones--does that tell you something about his age?? (He's 52). I tell him the mending is truly a labor of love, for it is an onerous chore. The worst thing is getting the side seams opened so I can get the patch sewn on. Well, 6 pairs are back on his shelf, so that should take care of things for at least a few months. I generally only patch once per leg. Anyway, it feels good to have them done. I'd rather be quilting. :)