Who doesn't adore personalised embroidery patches? These are popular for adding personalisation to clothing and are in high demand, particularly among children.
You, too, can start making patches with an embroidery machine to enter this lucrative and in-demand market. Using modern embroidery machines, it is simple to create one-of-a-kind embroidery patches. In this blog, we will show you how to make embroidery patches with basic low-cost supplies and an embroidery machine.
Needed supplies for embroidery patches
To make high-quality and long-lasting patches, use sturdy twill patch fabric with a crinoline backing. This fabric is made specifically for embroidered patches. Using lighter or flimsier cloth will result in waste of material and labour, as well as poor finishing.
Sharp Needles
To cut through the tightly woven twill cloth, you'll need a sharp, long-lasting needle. Round shank needles are recommended for commercial embroidery services.
Heat Seal Film Fuse-N-Bond
The heat seal film is great for creating exquisite embroidery patches with a professional finish. The film is long-lasting, and customers may iron it without damaging or fading the patch.
Transferring Embroidery Patterns to Fabric
There are various methods for transferring needlework patches to cloth. Fortunately, the procedure of transferring isn't too difficult. The correct transfer process will be determined mostly by the type of fabric (texture, thickness, and colour), as well as the resources available to you. Tracing, transferring, and using a stabiliser are all typical methods for transferring needlework patterns to cloth.
Transfer Method
Design transfer is a popular method for directly tracing the design on the fabric. To utilise the transfer method, trace the pattern on the back with an iron-on pen. After that, flip it onto your cloth and press it until the design is thoroughly transferred. You can check the paper frequently to verify whether all of the lines have been transferred to guarantee that the design has been thoroughly transferred. Alternatively, trace the design on tracing paper before retracing it on the fabric with an iron-on pen or pencil.
Remember to draw the design backwards so that you don't wind up with an inverted pattern when you iron it. It is a recommended practise to mark the right side up to reduce the possibility of wrong side transfer. The transfer method is straightforward; nevertheless, it is not the most sensitive method for transferring all lines to the fabric.
Stabilizer Method
When working with textured fabric, the stabiliser approach is more suited for embroidery patches. Using the correct stabiliser, such as Sulky sticky fabri-solvy, can significantly improve the transferring of designs on cloth. The stabiliser is available in a variety of sizes and can even be purchased in rolls. Just make sure you choose the proper stabiliser from the various options on the market.
Tracing Method
Another popular method for making patches with an embroidery machine is tracing. The method works best with light-colored materials. The procedure entails having the embroidered pattern printed. You can also use a light source behind the embroidery pattern to directly trace the design on light-colored and thin cloth.