i would use a patch also, but i would also use rubber cement. that's what they use to shorten leather coats. after that i would slowly stitch by hand right through the rubber cement. if you stitch a "V" pattern at all 4 corners (both ends of both pockets), you'll get a nice tailored detail that will add to the overall look. the "V" doesn't have to be filled in. it should form a triangle.