If you’d like to modify the appearance of a garment, bed cushion, blanket or perhaps a lampshade then one good way to make it happen is to use an embroidery patch. A number of people think that an embroidery patch is used just to cover holes that come up in garments. But these patches could be a great way to accessorize an outfit and also spice up a classic pillow�the list can be as endless as the imagination.
To start with making your patch you should begin by having all of your supplies in place. But before you set off to have your supplies take your time and decide on the pattern and design of your patch. Drawing out the design that you’d like in full color in conjunction with smaller details such as the stitches that you are going to be using will make your supply buying incredibly easier. This step may also make sure you will know how your final design will appear. Any changes that you’d like to produce in the design and pattern are best made now.
The advantage with making an embroidery patch yourself is that you may not only work with a pattern in the design but can use a combination of words and patterns, words solely or patterns solely. You can also create your patch specific to a purpose. One example is if you wish to brighten up a biker jacket or perhaps a garden club bag then you can use a design specific to that particular purpose.
The supplies that you will need are embroidery cloth which should be medium heavy in order that it is capable of supporting the patch design, embroidery threads in colors on the design, sewing scissors, an embroidery machine or needles should you not want to use a piece of equipment, backing paper, iron on adhesive or glue.
When you have transferred the design on paper you need to trace it to the cloth. If you want a border for your design ensure that it’s drawn slightly thick to help you embroider easily onto it. Fix the backing paper on the wrong side of the drawing after which fix the embroidery hoop above the pattern being sure that the pattern falls within the exact center of your hoop. Having an embroidery hoop makes sure that your design is embroidered in a taut manner and doesn’t look loopy and loose.
When you’ve completed these basic steps it’s about time to make a start. Start embroidering your patch inside out being sure that you utilize a slightly higher thread count on the border. This will make your patch look almost store bought lending a professional look to it.
When you have completed making your embroidery patch take it off carefully from your hoop and slowly tear off the backing paper. Now cut the patch from the cloth leaving some seam space. It is possible to tuck the seam at the rear of the patch, glue on another bit of fabric on it and fix a pin on it or you can cut the surplus seam and make use of an iron on adhesive and have it ready for use.