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“Patriotic Ribbon” Patch Embroidery Project

By Ramona Baird on May 06, 2016

PROJECT DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

TIME REQUIRED

02:30

Description

Did you know that you can create an embroidered patch? This project is easy to get the technique down. After the technique is mastered then use most any design to create your own patches!

Project Preview Video

Materials

1 layer tearaway stabilizer to fit hoop

Iron-on patch (Bondex brand was used for the project)

Embroidery thread as stated in design sequence

Sewing thread to match patch color

Something to put the patch on (shirt was used for the project)

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/1/CD052305TA

Final Product: What You Will Create

Preface:

We often have things that could benefit from a patch. Whether adding a decorative touch or covering a hole in a pair of blue jeans, this technique can be used for most anything and with most any design. Try this project to get the steps down and then plan other embroidered patches to adorn other pieces of clothing to extend their wear.

Step 1:

Gather the materials and read through the instructions before beginning. Because all adhesive is different on different patch materials, be sure to test to make sure the adhesive won’t gum up the needle of the sewing machine causing broken and skipped stitches. This particular patching material caused no problem while stitching.

Step 2:

Hoop the layer of tearaway stabilizer and then center the patch in the hoop. Notice that the shiny side is the side with the iron-on adhesive and the dull side is the right side of the patch. Place the shiny side down in the hoop.

Step 3:

Using a small iron that will fit in the hoop, carefully melt the area of the adhesive that will be where the stitching occurs. Heat it only a little to help melt the adhesive and allow the adhesive to stick to the stabilizer. Do not do the whole patch area - only the portion to be embroidered. Load the design “Patriotic Ribbon” on the machine and stitch following the color sequence.

Step 4:

Stop after each color or if there is a thread break to see if there is any adhesive gumming up the needle. If there is, take a small swab with alcohol and gently and carefully wipe down the needle. In stitching this patch there was no gumming up of the needle. Continue stitching the design.

Step 5:

After the design has finished stitching, remove the patch from the hoop and remove the excess stabilizer.

Step 6:

Next, determine how large you would like the finished size of the patch to be. Mark and cut the patch to the finished size, rounding the corners for better adhesion.

Step 7:

Read the instructions for the patch material. Press the garment well.

Step 8:

For this garment the patch will be placed on the left sleeve. The sleeve was pressed and creased down the center for easy alignment. If you have one, a sleeve board is a handy to use for the next step.

Step 9:

Fold the patch in half to determine the center and place pins. Align the pins to the crease in the desired position. Double check the placement and then press the patch to the garment following the instructions for the patch material. Do not press on the embroidery or it will flatten the stitches. Press all the areas of the patch material using a press cloth if necessary.

Step 10:

Allow the patch to cool and then check to see that all the edges are secured to the fabric. Using thread that matches the patch color, stitch the patch to the fabric using either or a straight or decorative stitch.

Step 11:

The patch has been finished.

Step 12:

This shirt will be worn for Memorial Day and also for July 4th. Now that you know the technique, try different patch colors and designs and creative uses for embroidered patches.

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Meet the Author: Ramona Baird

Ramona Baird has been in the embroidery industry for over 23 years. She and her husband owned a commercial and retail embroidery store in Arizona for many years. She is an experienced digitizer having been mentored by award-winners Pat Williams and Lindee Goodall. Ramona is a contributor to “Creative Machine Embroidery” magazine having 5 covers to her credit. Ramona has worked for Wilcom America and served many years as Education Director for the American Sewing Guild. With a degree in fashion design, she is able to design and execute patterns which Pat Williams says are “out of the box” in creativity and application. Ramona likes to challenge the boundaries of embroidery and bring new and exciting designs, ideas, and projects to EmbroideryDesigns.com. She wants embroiderers of all levels to increase their skills and enjoyment in using their embroidery machine for gift-making and personal pleasure.

“Patriotic Ribbon” Patch Embroidery Project

PROJECT DETAILS

Project Preview Video

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Patriotic Ribbon