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My niece has asked me if I can make her a flower badge, has anybody done this before, it's just an embroidered flower which will be ironed on, any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you, Jean xx
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There are tutorials for badge making on Urban Threads and Embroidery Library. Is is a particular design she wants or can you choose?
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Thanks Sue I'll take a look on there, she wants flowers, that's the easy part, but what to sew it on, Jean xx
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I use felt, or any fabric that doesn't fray or ravel. Have fun, Hugs Cheri
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Thank you Cheri I will give this a go, jean xx
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Would Heat and Bond work for the iron-on part?
The hardest part of badges for me is getting the to stay on what you've bonded it to. At a dog show (yes, they have iron-on dog badges too) when I was going to buy a badge, they were doing the iron-on part. They said that some glues need 350º iron temp. Mine only gets to 340º so the badges tend to fall off. I'd suggest stitching around the badge if you want it to survive multiple washings.
The hardest part of badges for me is getting the to stay on what you've bonded it to. At a dog show (yes, they have iron-on dog badges too) when I was going to buy a badge, they were doing the iron-on part. They said that some glues need 350º iron temp. Mine only gets to 340º so the badges tend to fall off. I'd suggest stitching around the badge if you want it to survive multiple washings.
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Great tip, thank you very much, Jean xx
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Jean, there is a product called Gunold Thermofix which is available from a UK company for which I have provided the website link below. Go to applique backings and fabrics, click on applique backings and then Gunold Thermofix. I have used this product without any problems on outdoor garments used in all weathers. Shout...............if you need any more help.
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http://www.gs-ukdirect.com
www.gs-ukdirect.com
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That sound like good stuff!
Thank you Dennis, I will take a look, thanks also for the link, Jean xx