A sew on patch may be of great use when you need to give your piece of apparel, linen, pillows, cushions, jackets etc a different look while not having to spend much money. You can actually go surfing and check out the wide array of patches you can use readily. You’ll be surprised at the range that you can get when you use the internet. May it be a patch for your garden club logo or a patch of your favorite band, you can definitely purchase one or get one customized to your requirement.
Even though you could get these patches on the web and also at your embroidery store what’s more fun is to construct it yourself. You could select a design or maybe even get creative and make your personal design based on the function of your patch. For instance if you wish to make a silentcollar number of patched to be sewed on to your children’s blankets you can make mini patterns of the toys that he or she likes. You may also make patches with themes to be put together to look much like a collage. Getting a little creative is all it will take.
To begin with making your sew on patch, get the design ready on paper in great detail. Draw out the stitches you will be using and fill out the drawing with the colors that you would like to work with on the patch to get a clear concept of your vision. Now use a tracing paper and trace out this complete pattern on the cloth you will be using. Once that is done fix some backing paper on the back of the design to be certain that the pattern contains a smooth and uniform finish. Attach a hoop around the pattern after making sure that the pattern is in the centre of the hoop and get to work embroidering.
Use a higher density of thread when making borders in your patch as that can make your patch look just as if it’s sitting inside a frame. Then get to embroider the rest of the patch. After getting completed embroidering cut out the patch leaving some seam space. This extra seam will most likely be used when you are sewing the patch in position.
Now that your sew on patch is ready, all you should do is be ready with a needle and thread or a sewing machine to sew the patch in position. The first step to get this done is to secure the patch into position with pins so it doesn’t shift when you are sewing it on. Now thread your needle choosing a thread of the colour of the patch. It’s also possible to make use of a contrasting color thread depending upon the kind of look you would like to give your patch. Now sew all along the perimeter of the patch using small straight stitches. Keep your handiwork as neat as you can to present an expert look to your stitching. Secure the patch firmly into position and cut-off any additional thread and you’re done sewing on your patch!