Love the look of embroidered patches but don't know what to do with them? Exactly the same. A denim jacket or backpack can only hold so much. Enter the easiest DIY project ever: Patch Quilt. Whether it's collecting patches from places you've been, promoting feminist messages or wacky puns, this is an easy way to create something compelling and whimsical in less than an hour. Do it for yourself, for your boo, bestie, or, in my case, for your kids.
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Here is Anjelika Temple, Chief Creative Officer and Founding Partner of Brit + Co and mother to little girl Anokhi, who is now one of them! On Anokhi's birthday, I knew I wanted to make something as a keepsake for her over the years, not something she loved as a child. Of course, I'm also a new mom and don't have much free time to be as smart as I'd like to be. My husband David and I have always loved to travel and struggled to keep up with our daughter, so I decided to make Anokhi a blanket with all the places she visited in her freshman year. I probably should have put the word "do" in quotes because I bought a blanket and just made a patch on it. Yes. Max crack, but unlike a dozen other DIY projects, I actually got this one on time in minutes!
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Materials and Tools:
ceiling
iron
cloth glue
Stains!
Embroidery hoop, needle + thread (optional)
guide:
Iron your blanket. Wear the patch in a design that suits you.
Apply it as instructed on the patch. When using conventional ironing, it is best to iron the portion of the blanket that will continue to use the patch, and then apply the patch to the newly heated area. Place a thin cotton cloth over the patch and place the iron on the patch for about 15 seconds. Flip the blanket over and iron the back of the patch. Let cool and repeat if necessary.
If the patch doesn't have ironing glue (many of mine are old fashioned so the glue runs out), use fabric glue.
For added color and durability, you can embroider the edges of each patch to keep them secure.
Keep adding it over the years!
I found this quilt at Anthropologie and it couldn't be more perfect. If you have the time and drive, you can definitely make a very similar quilt. I knew I wanted a piece that could be a picnic blanket, wall hanging, tablecloth or vintage blanket and popped up on Anthro on my way to the fabric store and immediately saved myself a ton of sewing time.
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As for the patch, let's be honest: I'm not the genius mom who came up with the idea before Anokhi was born. I had this problem about two months ago, so I was looking all over the internet for retro patches. I checked Etsy and eBay and found some pretty unique pieces. Of course, not every place we've been has an aesthetic patch to represent this, so I'm getting creative with how it fits into some of our weekend getaways. For example, when Anokhi was five weeks old, I found a cute patch for sleeping under the stars for our first family camping trip. I also found this "Everybody's Beach" patch that depicts a weekend in Stinson Beach and Cayucos. Pro tip: Etsy seller Heyday Roadtrip has patches from pretty much everywhere in the US, so this is a good place to start.
Iron your blanket. Wear the patch in a design that suits you.
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Apply it as instructed on the patch. When using conventional ironing, it is best to iron the portion of the blanket that will continue to use the patch, and then apply the patch to the newly heated area. Place a thin cotton cloth over the patch and place the iron on the patch for about 15 seconds. Flip the blanket over and iron the back of the patch. Let cool and repeat if necessary. If the patch doesn't have iron-on glue (many of mine are old fashioned so the glue runs out), use fabric glue!
For the daring DIYer who prefers a labor-intensive craft, you can embroider the edges of each patch to keep them secure. In an imaginary world, I plan to do this in the next few months, but in reality I might just want to finish a patch I've already started ;)
For your little one!
Anokhi loves all the different patch textures and fringes on the blanket.
Both creatures agree.
Hand Sewn Patches
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Wash, dry and iron your uniform before you start. If this is a new uniform, be sure to wash and dry the patch once before sewing, otherwise the fabric under the patch will wrinkle unevenly after the first wash and dry cycle.
Many uniforms are made of cotton. Cotton usually shrinks after the first wash. If you sew a patch on your uniform before washing, the fabric under the patch can shrink and pull and clump your patch.
It's also a good idea to iron the patched area before sewing. Ironing the area will remove any wrinkles. Sewing your patch to the crease will permanently wrinkle your uniform.
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Collection of sewing needles and thread. Choose a line, either the color of the uniform or the color of the edge of the patch.
If you can't find a thread that is the same color as both, look for a darker color that is as similar as possible.
Darker lines blend better than lighter lines and are less noticeable. You also get clear threads to make it less obvious.
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Apply the patch in the correct place. Some patches, such as B. on military uniforms, must be placed in specific places.
For example, if you need to sew an American flag patch, you will need to attach it to the shoulder/biceps area of the sleeve. The flag must also be placed so that it points in the correct direction. The American flag should always be positioned so that the flag flutters in the wind and moves forward as the wearer moves forward. [1]
Please contact your supervisor to ensure that you have applied the patch to the correct location.
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Put on your uniform and secure the patch with safety pins. This is used to check for correct positioning. It would be helpful if someone else confirmed this.
Be careful when wearing a uniform with pins that hold the patch. Put on your uniform carefully so you don't get pricked by needles.
The reason you might want to check it for fit is that when you put on the uniform, your body fills up with clothing. This affects the appearance of the patch.
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Nail your patch seam. Use a safety pin or pin to hold the patch in place. Or iron on the patch with tape.
Even if you don't have an ironing patch, you may need some ironing tape. Tape is usually better than needle because it holds the patch in place while sewing. You don't have to worry about stitches and punctures.
Cut and stick tape. Put the patch on the tape and iron.
If you are not ironing the patch, you must secure the patch.
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Cut a rope. If you are not very familiar with sewing, you may want to start with thread no larger than 18 inches. Longer sections tend to get tangled and more difficult to manage than shorter sections.
Alternatively, you can try not to cut the thread and leave it on the spool. This will also prevent threads from tangling.
Plus, you don't have to worry about running out of thread and re-threading it.
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Thread and knot the ends of the thread. Threading the needle can be difficult. If you have a threading tool, use it to save time.
If you don't have a threading tool, spinning and wetting the thread in your mouth may help. The saliva acts as temporary glue, holding the tiny strands together. This allows you to better thread the eye of the needle.
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Start threading the needle through your fabric and patch. From inside the garment, thread the needle through the patch.
You should start from the inside of the fabric so that the knots you created to secure the thread don't show up on the outside. Starting from the inside, push the needle out.
If the patch is round, try using a female stitch as a guide when sewing. This will help you sew it more precisely.
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Sew with a straight stitch pattern. Pass the needle through the uniform approximately 1/4" (6mm) from where you pulled it out.
When it comes to patches, straight stitches are not only the easiest, but also the fastest way to sew a patch. You don't need complicated sewing patterns, especially when ironing patches.
Straight stitches are also the least noticeable.
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Continue to sew the patch. Continue sewing in straight lines until you circle the entire patch. You should end where you started.
When hand sewing patches on uniforms, it is important to take the time and do your best to ensure that your weaves and stitch lengths are as consistent as possible. Keeping an even pattern will make your patch look better.
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Tie your thread. After stitching the entire edge of the patch, wrap the thread and pull the needle to tie the knot.
To complete the stitched patch, thread the needle through to create a small loop on the inside of the uniform. Pass the needle through the loop and pull the thread taut. This will form a tight knot.
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Cut the thread ends. Cut the loose thread hanging from the knot.
You should leave a small line about 1 cm long. Leave a little to make sure you don't accidentally tie a knot. Tuck the wires under the patch.
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