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10 things you wish you knew before making your first patch.

August 23, 2017·
Evan Henshaw

Making your first patch can be daunting. Some of the steps don't always make sense, and it usually results in you ending up with a patch that you're not totally in love with. That sucks. 

We've got a few tips that you can use to make sure your first patch turns out great. 

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