Bird-shaped iron-on patchesMaybe my children have exceptionally pointy knees (entirely possible), but I’m forever pulling holey jeans out of the laundry and setting them aside for mending.

But then I remember that 1) I have no time, 2) I don’t sew. Oops.

Thank goodness for the adorable iron-on patches from rikrak, little birdies which come in so many hip vintage patterns, they even pass muster with my tween. Not feeling the birds? No problem– you can also choose from letters, numbers and shapes. You don’t have to wait for a hole; just have fun spiffing up the kids’ clothes. They’ll think you’re a genius, and it’ll be a secret between you, me and your iron. -Mir

Buy your birdie patches and other iron-ons at rikrak’s Etsy Shop.