u/sensual_shakespeare

My favorite pair of jeans has fallen victim to the iPhone pocket hole and given it's about to fall all the way through (and these jeans were recently discontinued RIP), I could really use some advice on how I should mend it. I'm thinking along the lines of a patch, but the location and my very beginner sewing skills kinda limit my options so I thought I'd ask here. My initial thought was maybe a cute iron-on embroidered patch, but I'm worried about continued stretch from my phone. So what are some options that can reinforce the pocket but still be fun and beginner-friendly in terms of skills?