by dailylaundry 11 Oct 2014

This is probably a stupid question - but, how do you make a patch? Do you use specific material and stabilizer? Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks, Laura

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Comments (4)

by babolucia 11 Oct 2014

I didn't want to provide an answer because I am no expert. However, after reading the tutorial at emblibrary, I think that method is way too complicated.

The most complicated part in the tutorial is to center the embroidery design inside the applique shape. If that's the case, that can be easily achieved in either of the two ways:

1) merge the two designs with your software, and center them both in your hoop on your computer, or if you don't have a software, you can

2) center them both on your embroidery machine

A. Make sure the embroidery design will fit in the applique shape

B. import the embroidery design you want on the patch and center it on your machine. Stitch the design

C. import the applique shape to your embroidery machine, it will be centered, if not, center it on your machine; run the first color for placement, which will tack the fabric down around the embroidery design. Trim the extra fabric away. Run the second color to tack the patch down. Run the third color--the satin stitch.

Use a heavy weight water soluble stabilizer should work.

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by asterixsew Moderator 11 Oct 2014

Laura you have got some great answers but there is no such thing as a stupid question on Cute. Its all part of the learning curve of machine embroidery. Hope the patch works out well

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by dailylaundry 11 Oct 2014

I guess I was feeling stupid!! Thank you! Hugs, Laura*

by airyfairy 12 Oct 2014

Laura - we all have those moments. As said above - no question is stupid. That is the way we learn. Hugs

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by pennyhal2 11 Oct 2014

The Embroidery LIbrary technique is a good way. My problem always comes with what to do for the glue process. Someone explained to me that home irons don't get hot enough to fully activate the glue. I call the Rowenta company to find out how hot each setting was and found out that they don't calibrate their irons to a certain setting. Instead they tell you a range. That explained why patches that I buy never stick well. She reccommened that you stitch the applique down as well as iron it on. Perhaps someone else here will have the name of a glue that will work well at home.