Patched and mended fabrics can have a reputation as shabby, but stitchers around the world have developed a variety of mending methods to turn holes into badges.
Patches for Mending
Visible mending - Wikipedia
Visible Mending - Scotch darning
mending our clothesdo you? (sewing forum at permies)
Fabric Mending Patch
The Art of Mending: Boro Stitching and Visible Mending
Sewing Circle: Visible Mending
Hand Stitching can be Fun! - David Owen Hastings
Visible mending with Kantha to Strengthen Worn-Out Fabric - Miss Matti
A Stitch in Time: The Buttonhole Stitch and Blanket Stitch