An auto-graft bio-synthetic mesh and a method of application for wound closure is described. The mesh is utilized for wound closure wherein an abdominal incision is effected through the peritoneum and the rectus abdominal sheath of the rectus muscle such as when repairing ventral or paracoslostomy hernias. The mesh comprises a flexible patch of woven fibers and wherein the patch is one of a substantially circular patch or a patch having a substantially circular delineation thereon whereby to provide guidance for the formation of stitches in at least one circle to secure the patch to the peritoneal peritoneum and the rectus abdominal sheath of the rectus muscle. The patch is secured by applying stitches all about an outer circular edge of the patch and an inner circle thereof. A suture clip for joining portions of bodily soft tissue is also described.