Steps to make a sew on patch

A sew on patch can be of great use when you want to provide your piece of apparel, linen, pillows, cushions, jackets etc a whole new look and not having to spend much money. It is easy to go online and take a look at the wide variety of patches which you can use readily. You will be astonished at the variety available when you search online. May it be a patch for your garden club logo or a patch of your favorite band, you can definitely buy one or buy one customized for your requirement.

Although you can get these patches on the internet and also at your embroidery store what is more fun would be to construct it yourself. You can actually pick a design or even get creative and make your own personal design depending on the function of your patch. For instance if you want to come up with a volume of patched to be sewed on to your children’s blankets you may create mini patterns of the toys that he or she likes. You can also make patches with themes to be assembled to appear much like a collage. Getting a little creative is all it will take.

To begin making your sew on patch, get the design ready on paper in greater detail. Draw out the stitches you will be using and fill in the drawing with the colors you want 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 sure that the pattern has a smooth and uniform finish. Fasten a hoop surrounding the pattern after ensuring that the pattern is in the center of the hoop and get to work embroidering.

Use a higher density of thread when making borders in your patch as that will make your patch look just as if it is sitting inside a frame. Then get to embroider the rest of the patch. After getting completed embroidering cut down the patch leaving some seam space. This extra seam will most likely be used when you’re sewing the patch in position.

Now that your sew on patch is prepared, all you have to do is be ready with a needle and thread or maybe a sewing machine to stitch the patch in place. The first step to accomplish this is to secure the patch in position with pins so that it doesn’t shift when you are sewing it on. Now thread your needle selecting a thread of the color of the patch. You can also work with a contrasting color thread depending upon the kind of look you want to give your patch. Now sew all along the perimeter of the patch using small straight stitches. Keep your handiwork as neat as you possibly can to give an expert look to your stitching. Secure the patch firmly in place and take off the excess thread and you’re done sewing in your patch!