A sew on patch can be of great use if you would like to present your piece of apparel, linen, pillows, cushions, jackets etc a different look and not having to spend much money. You can actually search online and have a look at the wide array of patches which you can use readily. You will be astonished at the range available whenever you use the internet. Whether it's a patch for your garden club logo or a patch of your favorite band, you can definitely get one or acquire one customized to your requirement.
Although you could get these patches on the internet and also at your embroidery store what is more fun would be to create it yourself. You can actually choose a design or perhaps get creative and make your very own design depending on the goal of your patch. For example if you wish to develop a silentcollar variety 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 may also make patches with themes to be put together to appear almost like a collage. Getting a little creative is all it takes.
To start with making your sew on patch, have the design ready on paper in detail. Draw out the stitches that you'll be using and fill in the drawing with all the colors that you'd like to make use of 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 ensure that the pattern carries a smooth and uniform finish. Fasten a hoop to the pattern after ensuring that the pattern is in the center of the hoop and get to work embroidering.
Make use of a higher density of thread when generating borders inside your patch as that can make your patch look as if it is sitting within a frame. Then get to embroider the rest of the patch. When you've completed embroidering cut down the patch leaving some seam space. This extra seam will probably be used when you're sewing the patch in place.
Now that your sew on patch is ready, all you should do is get ready with a needle and thread or possibly a sewing machine to stitch the patch in position. The initial step to do this is to fasten the patch in place with pins so it doesn't shift when you're sewing it on. Now thread your needle choosing a thread of the colour of the patch. You may also use a contrasting color thread with respect to the variety of look you wish to give your patch. Now sew all along the perimeter of the patch using small straight stitches. Try to keep your handiwork as neat as you possibly can to offer a qualified look to your stitching. Secure the patch firmly in place and take off any additional thread and you're done sewing on your patch!
