Vintage Denim Repair Kits 👖

💡 Concept

Visible mending is stylish now. You teach people how to fix jeans beautifully, not invisibly—with a kit that includes patches, needles, thread, and video demos. Sell to makers, fashion fans, and Etsy DIYers.

🧰 Micro-Capex Stack

• $35 for thread, thimble, sashiko needles, sample denim
• Canva for printable instructions
• Zoom or YouTube for demo hosting

⚡ 48-Hour Validation

1. Host a free “Visible Mending 101” livestream or post a short demo
2. Pitch your $25–$35 repair kit at the end
3. Aim for 5–10 sales from a single post

📦 Product Includes

• Denim squares, threads, needles
• Mini-guide (PDF) with 3 beginner patterns
• Link to full tutorial video
• Optional: printed patch stencils or tracing paper

🚀 Scale Plays

• Offer group kits for workshops or schools
• Create a mending club: new patches every month
• License to sewing teachers or fashion schools

⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge

• Avoid tacky fabrics—people want heritage looks
• Needles must be high-quality or people bail