Deco-R-Pair Blue Jean Repair Patch Doll Set of 2 1970s

This 1970s Deco-R-Pair Blue Jean Repair Patch set includes two embroidered doll patches made with real blue denim cloth by Joy Insignia, Inc.

You get one patch still sealed on its colorful original retail card and one matching unused loose patch. The bold red, white, blue, and black embroidered character gives the set the playful look that made decorated denim so recognizable in the 1970s.

Details

• Item: set of 2 embroidered blue jean repair patches
• Item Type: iron on embroidered repair patches
• Era: 1970s
• Materials: real blue denim cloth with embroidery
• Color: dark blue denim with red, white, blue, and black embroidery
• Maker and Mark: Deco-R-Pair, manufactured by Joy Insignia, Inc., Guttenberg, New Jersey, Made in U.S.A.
• Pattern or Model: Stock No. 310
• Style: 1970s novelty embroidered denim
• Dimensions: loose patch approximately 5 x 4 inches. Carded package approximately 8 x 6 inches.
• Special Features: one unused loose patch and one new old stock patch sealed on its original card. Original package advertises iron on application and real blue denim cloth.

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• Graded Very Good: Both patches appear unused, with strong embroidery and clean denim surfaces.
• The carded patch remains sealed beneath its original clear plastic cover.
• The loose patch preserves the same embroidered character and appears unused.
• Original instructions and Joy Insignia manufacturer information remain readable on the back of the card.

Issues / Wear

• The original cardboard package shows age and storage wear, including softened corners, edge wear, light surface marks, and creasing.
• The clear plastic covering shows light storage wear and surface scuffing.
• The loose patch is no longer in sealed packaging, although it appears unused.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Usable but clearly worn.

Collector's Notes

Decorative denim patches became part repair supply and part personal style during the heavily decorated jeans era.

This pair suits a collector of vintage sewing notions, denim accessories, or 1970s clothing ephemera.

Having both an unused loose example and a matching example on its original retail card makes the construction easy to see.

The bright package graphics look just as good in a sewing collection as the patch does beside vintage denim.

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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.

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