How to Make Your Own Hand Embroidered Patches
- 4 dic 2017
- 2 min de lectura
Want to add some personal style to your favorite denim jacket or bag? patches are a fun and popular way to do it.
This tutorial will walk you for making your handmade patches. For each of these, choose drawings based on how large you want the patches to be. There's no rule for this, but smaller designs, work well.
Have fun experimenting with these four DIY patch making processes!
This patch style requires minimal edge finishing because the interlining won't fray like other fabrics.
Embroidered patches in interlining...
To embroider on felt, mark the drawing with the tracing paper method. Be sure to arrange the embroidery so that there is ample space around the design for trimming the patch.
Embroider the pattern however you like. Satin stitching looks great on small patches, but you can also stick to all outlines. When the embroidery is done, remove the markings.
Finish the patch by cutting around the embroidery. You can loosely follow the shape of the stitching as shown or cut out a regular shape, such as a circle or hexagon. The sample has nearly 0.5cm of the interlining showing so there is plenty of space for sewing the patch onto something. But you can cut much closer. Just be sure that you don't cut the stitches or trim the interlining so close that the stitches fall out.
To attach a patch, pin or hold the patch in place where you want it. Stitch around the edge with regular embroidery floss. You can use blanket stitch or whip stitch, as you would with appliqué.
Interlining fabric patches shouldn't be washed frequently. When they do need to go through the laundry, use the gentle cycle or place the patched item in a delicates bag or pillowcase.
Thank you for reading....
By Tortugama design.......
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