How To Sew A Patch On A Backpack?

Good question.

How To Sew A Patch On A Backpack: Well, it's pretty easy if you think about it. It's all about putting the needle through the eye of the thread and making pretty patterns with the stitching on both sides.

Why would you want to do that? Why not? There is a patch on every backpack, so why shouldn't there be one on yours too? You can choose any shape or size you like and then sew it on wherever you feel like sewing it on!

This creates a unique design for your backpack and even makes it more stylish. So go ahead! Use your imagination and make something uniquely yours! That's what I did when I sewed this dinosaur patch onto my backpack. It was a simple and fun project that took me 15 minutes to complete.

Now you can sew a patch on your backpack too! Meanwhile, if you are looking for a way to sew a hidden pocket, then you can checkout here.

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How To Sew A Patch On A Backpack (Step By Step)

Step:1

Place the fabric face down on the table with the print facing downward. Place the ironed fabric onto it and make sure they are lined up together. Now, place all four fingers of your left hand (if right handed) inside the bag and halfway between two sides of where you want to sew.

Make sure both fingers are touching one side of the bag only – do not touch any other section as this will be used as a guide for sewing.

NOTE:

If you need to compensate for an extra thick seam allowance or imperfect sewing, place your guide edge where you need it.

Step:2

Stitch along the edge of the guide very close to the edge while keeping a steady tension on the fabric. That's all there is to it!

Step:3

Place Line The Patch Onto Your Backpack: Place both hands through each armhole and grab hold of one side of your backpack at a time. Lift upwards with your knees bent and lift from underneath using both arms AND legs.

This makes it much easier to put on by yourself. Bring the backpack to your lap so that it lands face down. You can then place one hand through each side of the backpack again. This time, grab hold of the other sides and push outwards gently with both hands while keeping knees bent.

Bring arms upwards at the same time you are pulling the fabric upward with your hands to make sure no wrinkles or folds appear on your new patch before sewing it onto your backpack.

Step:4

Stitch Your Patch Onto Your Backpack: Grab hold of one side of your backpack once more and lift from underneath using both arms AND legs again. Lift high enough that you can see where you are going to sew but not so high that you might fall or hurt yourself.

Keep your left hand underneath the backpack facing upwards with the fabric on top of it while your right hand is placed through one armhole and holding both sides of the backpack.

NOTE:

If you have two people, then this part can be done by someone else.

Step:5

Sew your patch onto your backpack by firmly pressing the needle into the fabric with steady even pressure to avoid any unnecessary twisting or bending. You will need to move back and forth to line up all four edges (two outer edges + two inner edges) while making sure you go around both outer edges at least twice to make them look nice and snug.

I used 12 stitches per inch but use whatever stitch length feels comfortable for sewing. You will need to pull the fabric tight while you are sewing to get a nice straight edge without any unnecessary puckering or lining up of the edges after it's sewn on.

Step:6

Trim The Excess Fabric Using Scissors: Trim any excess fabric off by running your scissors along with the fabric that is sticking out from under the patch. Repeat this process around all four sides of your patch using steady even pressure with each cut to get clean straight lines.

Smooth out any excess fabric that may have been pushed underneath the patch using your fingers or a scrap piece of material. Learn more about sewing on improvesewing.com

Step 7)

Press The Patch: Fold and press down all four edges of your patch to make everything look nice and neat and also to ensure the stitching is hidden under the folds. You can use an iron or you can simply give it a good rub with your fingers for about 30 seconds to get rid of any wrinkles.

NOTE:

Iron comes in handy when you want something to be straightened but don't want creases. Just press down on one section at a time by holding it there firmly for 10-20 seconds. This saves time!

Step:8

Remove Any Excess Thread/Fraying Using A Lighter: Grab a stick lighter and hold it underneath the thread until it becomes black. You will know when to stop as soon as you smell or see smoke. If not, then keep going until all excess threads have been removed.

Step:9

Enjoy Your New Patch On Your Backpack!: Throw something heavy on top of your backpack to press down the patch and ensure that it is tightly attached to your backpack. It should feel nice and snug but still allow for movement side-to-side without the patch and material of your backpack moving out of place.

If it feels too tight, then try loosening up the stitching a bit by pulling on both sides of the thread until your patch hangs down evenly from the bottom of your backpack without feeling snug or tight.

Conclusion:

I hope this article has been helpful to learn that how to sew a patch on a backpack and! If you want to learn more about sewing then visit our site sewing expert.

Thank you!