An embroidered patch is a wonderful little project: quickly ready, personal and perfect for using up leftover embroidery fabric and thread. You can sew it onto a denim jacket, put it on a bag or suddenly give a simple pencil case much more character.
A cross stitch or embroidery pattern Aida embroidery fabric or another sturdy embroidery fabric Embroidery thread A blunt embroidery needle Iron-on interfacing Sharp fabric scissors Sewing thread to secure the patch View digital patterns Learn to embroider Step by step
Work slowly from embroidering to reinforcing and finishing. Then you get a patch that looks nice and is sturdy enough for a jacket, bag or pencil case.
First embroider the chosen pattern on the Aida embroidery fabric. Work calmly and evenly, so that the stitches lie nicely next to each other. A small motif often works best for a first patch, because you can see more quickly how the shape will turn out.
Iron a piece of iron-on interfacing onto the back of the embroidered fabric. This gives your patch more strength and helps prevent fraying. Place a pressing cloth or piece of baking paper in between if you are not sure how your material reacts to heat.
Cut out the patch leaving about 1/2 inch of fabric around the embroidery. It is better to cut a little too wide first than too narrow. You can always tidy up the edge later.
Use white, black or a color from your pattern to embroider around the edge. A blanket stitch or a closely worked edge works nicely because it protects the fabric edge and immediately gives the patch a finished look.
You can attach the patch to a jacket, bag, pencil case or other accessory with regular sewing thread. Make small stitches along the edge and do not pull the thread too tight. This way the patch remains nice and flat, even if you use the garment often.
A patch has to withstand more than embroidery that hangs in a frame. That's why the back is important. Iron-on interfacing already provides strength, but for a patch on a jacket or bag it is smart to finish the edge extra neatly. Consider a blanket stitch, a closely worked edge or possibly a thin pi…
Make a whole collection of patches and alternate them on different items of clothing. Use small scraps of Aida or linen; This is a nice project to use up leftover material. Combine your patch with beads, studs or shiny thread if you want an extra striking effect. Use cotton or linen for surface embr…
A cross stitch or embroidery pattern Aida embroidery fabric or another sturdy embroidery fabric Embroidery thread A blunt embroidery needle Iron-on interfacing Sharp fabric scissors Sewing thread to secure the patch View digital patterns Learn to embroider Step by step
Work slowly from embroidering to reinforcing and finishing. Then you get a patch that looks nice and is sturdy enough for a jacket, bag or pencil case.
First embroider the chosen pattern on the Aida embroidery fabric. Work calmly and evenly, so that the stitches lie nicely next to each other. A small motif often works best for a first patch, because you can see more quickly how the shape will turn out.
Iron a piece of iron-on interfacing onto the back of the embroidered fabric. This gives your patch more strength and helps prevent fraying. Place a pressing cloth or piece of baking paper in between if you are not sure how your material reacts to heat.
Cut out the patch leaving about 1/2 inch of fabric around the embroidery. It is better to cut a little too wide first than too narrow. You can always tidy up the edge later.
Use white, black or a color from your pattern to embroider around the edge. A blanket stitch or a closely worked edge works nicely because it protects the fabric edge and immediately gives the patch a finished look.
You can attach the patch to a jacket, bag, pencil case or other accessory with regular sewing thread. Make small stitches along the edge and do not pull the thread too tight. This way the patch remains nice and flat, even if you use the garment often.