Whether you’ve got a Scout or a military member in your household (or maybe several!), chances are you’ve been asked to sew a patch onto a uniform. What seems like a simple task can often turn ugly if you aren’t prepared, so we’ve got some quick tips to help make sewing uniform patches a breeze!Sewing Uniform PatchesThis tip is for all skill levels.Skill Level- 1 ButtonAs a former Girl Scout Troop Leader, I have done my fair share of sewing uniform patches onto each girls vest. Actually, at times I would go on a marathon sewing binge and stitch the entire troops badges on. This normally took place around Memorial Day. The girls wanted to look their best during the parade!Tips for Sewing Uniform Patches:. For a guide on where to position the patches for Boy Scouts, visit the. The Girl Scouts have as well.
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Use a larger sewing needle on your machine – one that is made for heavy-weight fabrics, I have found that a 90/14 works well. The uniforms themselves can be heavier (especially military jackets), and the patches are very thick so this type of needle will last longer in your patch-sewing efforts. For machine sewing, try using a small amount of to hold the patch onto the uniform before sewing. This method is faster than pinning and may be easier for such thick patch material. Use a to attach patches.
This will make quick work when attaching multiple patches in one sew session. Stitch on the inside of the patch instead of along the thick edge wrapped in thread. Or a tight, narrow zigzag stitch to sew the patch to the uniform, matching the thread to the edge of the patch or to the color of the shirt or jacket. Keep your stitching just along the edge of the patch, catching the shirt or jacket fabric in the edge of the zigzag stitches.
If you want your patch sewing to be very subtle, try hand sewing. Come up from the inside of the shirt or jacket and carefully catch just a small amount of the fabric and an edge of the patch using a whipstitch. (Tip: this method may be required if sewing onto sleeves, which can be too narrow to fit comfortably into your sewing machine.) Using a thimble will help protect your fingers. Teach your scout or military member to sew! This can be a great learning opportunity, and if it’s a scout then he or she can probably earn a merit badge at the same time!Do you have any tips to make this dreaded sewing task any easier? We’d love to hear them in the comments!Hello! Are you new to The Sewing Loft?If so, I’m glad you stopped by and hope that something has inspired you to keep your needle moving!
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I highly recommend basting the patches to the garment first. Just use a large machine basting stitch and put an x through each patch. This will hold them in place securely while you’re sewing your zig zag stitches and is easier than trying to force a needle through the thick patches. It also gives you an opportunity to be sure the patch is straight, which can sometimes be hard to tell when you use a pin since it tends to buckle. When you are done the basting stitches pull out easily with a few tugs of the seam ripper.
Embroidered Patches You Can Sew-on or Iron-on to Your ClothesWe specialize in embroidered patches, our customers are mostly Bikers and Veterans but we have all expanded our collection to include all sorts of different iron on designs. You can sew or iron on all our patches to your clothing. Our Selection of iron on patches have expanded to a few thousand different designs since we opened up our shop in 2009. We are ready to ship your order right away.
Everything we sell is in stock. If we are sold out of a patch, sign up for a notification. Things you should know about our Embroidered Iron on PatchesAll our embroidered patches can be ironed on with the exception of blank patches. You'll notice a plastic iron on backing on the back of the patch. There is an invisible layer of iron on glue applied over this surface. It activates when a 270 degree heat is applied to it.
When ironing on a patch your goal is to activate the glue and not melt the plastic. It's very important that you iron on a patch properly at the proper temperature. If you don't take the necessary steps to get to the right temperature setting your results will be less than satisfactory.
You can sew on ALL our iron on patches. Do not remove the plastic backing. Sew on the patch along the borders or just inside if you prefer.For some people, when they think of embroidered patches they think of the old patches that were not very detail oriented. However, in recent years there has been a distinct jump in the technology for making patches that has enabled them to make smaller and smaller patches that still feature many details and can be made in many different colors and styles. That means that you could have a patch that has many different parts and colors and it will still look wonderful.
Not only that, but the smaller and more intricate designs that were not available just a few short years ago are now options.There are also a variety of different styles of embroidered patches that were not around before. For example, you can get a number of different animal patches that look great.
Or, if you prefer, you can get patches that are designed to remember our veterans and our soldiers. There is even a wider assortment of patches that are specifically geared toward women, like butterflies, skulls with bows, etc. If you want something to accentuate your outfit or accessories then you will be able to find the perfect patch for you.The best thing about embroidered patches is that they can easily be attached to any type of material because they are coated with a heat activated adhesive. This means that the back of the patch has specialized glue that will bond with the fabric to make sure that the patch is firmly anchored. However, if you are putting the patch on something leather you will not want to iron the patch on because the heat from the iron could damage the leather by scarring or puckering it.