How To Make Patch Embroidery Look Attractive
On Jackets – Types of Custom Patches
An extraordinary seed was planted after Alessandro Michele
took the wheel at Gucci just about two years ago. An assemblage of exceptional
attractiveness and vibrant romance grew out from the seed. Butterflies, snakes,
swans, birds, honey bees, and flowers took a repeating theme in each of his
collections, each dishing up as contemporary icons that ornamented silk
bombers, knits, jackets, dresses, and handbags.
The
prime justification for the youths liking of patches on their outfits is – it
is super cool. Either it’s the badges proclaiming your loyalty to sports teams,
classy patches on bottoms, or the artistic bead patches on tops and such–
patches are everywhere.
Where to Find Patches to Attach to Jackets?
Embroidered
patches are simply art pieces fashioned by means of a thick fabric backing
thread and different forms of needles. They can be stitched on or attached with
a pin, but other modern methods include iron-on and Velcro backings. They can
be store-bought as in the case of those embroidered patches you find in
numerous shapes and sizes or can also be made on your own. The key to
fashioning a unique fruitful embroidered patch is to work with a skilled
graphic artist. You can design the patch yourself too in a few easy steps.
Ways to Make the Apparel Look Attractive
There
are numerous ways you can try out which some of them are as follows:
Pick a Theme
Instead
of a mash-up of all kinds of patches under the sun, stick to one type. Choose
the desired theme and work with it.
Find Beauty in Asymmetry
The
patchworks need not be equally spaced and placed. You can design it any way you
like. Remember, imperfection is the new perfection.
Literally, Make a Statement
Spell
out anything you want in letters and design your jacket with it. Different
labels will surely catch everyone’s eye.
Play with Scale
Find
your favorite patch and make it the focal point by positioning smaller ones
around it.
Go, Solo
Even
minimalists can work with this youth-inspired trend by having just one. But
make it count. The lesser, the more it is —hit a sentimental note with a
childhood symbol, like Captain America's armor.
Style a Garden Party
Flowers
are never out of fashion because they are evergreen. Flirt with florals in a
more grown-up take.
Some examples of Patches for jackets are
given below:
Emoji Patches
Emojis
are the top trend. Try recreating your iPhone’s emoji in the form of little
patches for your jacket! They look attractively fancy and will surely catch the
spotlight.
Embroidered Patch Pins
You
can show your personality by attaching the patch pins of sports and many other
activities you like doing. Whether you
are in the police, military, medical field, sports scouts, or have interests in
things such as motorcycles or martial arts; the best way to show your passion and loyalty is using these identifying
patches.
Heart Elbow Patches
The
Elbow patch is unique and is a stand-out fashion for sure. Try styling your
jacket with a heart-shaped or any other-shaped elbow patch.
Embroidered Sequinned Elbow Patches
Do
you like the idea of creating your own elbow patches but want them to be
unique? Try making classically shaped sequinned elbow patches instead!
Embroidered Animal Face Patches
Are
you an animal lover? If yes, then what is the other good way to show your love
for them? Try adorable little animal patches made from different colored felt
and white embroidery floss. Place them on the front or back of the jacket.
Jeweled Elbow Patches
If you like the idea of glitzy elbow patches but you want to get even fancier, try out a full embroidered rhinestone look! You’ll definitely catch peoples’ eyes as you go about your day.
Iron-On Patches
These
are Patches that you can stick by applying heat. This is the quickest and
easiest way to attach patches. These have sticky backs which on the application
of heat, get activated. Some have a backing sheet and others a plastic back.
Attaching the Iron-on Patch
Some
patches are retailed with an iron-on backing already attached. Some are just
applied without iron on the back. This is where Steam-A-Seam keeps the day.
This stuff is surprising and not only is it incredibly ordinary to implement,
but it also has a better permanent hold than iron-on ones. And yes, it is machine
washable after it is fused onto the fabric! It usually comes in 9×12″ size
sheets but some fabric stores might sell them by the yard too. The sticky,
fusible sheet will come sandwiched between two sheets of paper. The white top
paper can be easily removed and the gridded bottom one will require to be
peeled off once your appliqué is attached. Primary, remove the top paper and
stick the bottom of your appliqué to the Steam-A-Seam. Cut around it roughly.
Sandwich it by placing a plain piece of paper under the appliqué and another on
top. This is for preventing the fusible glue from melting all over your ironing
board and your iron from messing up.
Step 1
Keep
the iron on the patch where you desire it to be. Next set the iron temperature
to that of cotton fabric.
Step 2
Spray
some drops of water on the back of the patch. Keep pieces of cotton pressing
cloth above the iron on the patch this is to protect it from getting damaged
because of the heat.
Step 3
Iron
for around 20-30 seconds. Use the hot iron to press consistently. Make
sure the heat settings of your iron are for cotton cloth. Be careful not to use
the iron-on patches on nylon fabrics, waterproof rainwear, leather, and elastic
fabrics.
The
trick to pulling off the statement-patched jacket is pairing it with neutral
solid colors. Now that you have numerous ideas for styling the jacket with
different patches, it’s time to experiment with them, the different and unique,
and the better.
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