Creative Uses For Embroidered Patches

By Amanda Wilson


Having a relative or friend who has a talent for making homemade crafts can be a boon if you like to use them in your home's decorating. Unlike other crafts like quilted blankets or a crocheted set of curtains, embroidered patches may call for a different approach when using them in your house. If you have never used such items before, you might benefit by learning some of the common ways that others utilize them in special and practical manners.

One of the primary ways you might make use of them involves sewing them into a blanket or afghan. To sew these pieces of fabric, you might use thin cotton thread. You likewise would do well to utilize a thinner gauge needle so that you do not create large punctures on the fabric. You may use a simple over and under stitch to make the patchwork afghan.

Tacking stitches likewise might come in handy if you want to sew the squares onto a pillowcase or a set of sheets. The linen being used as the base for the transfer itself could be punctured with a heavier needle or a more invasive stitching style. You may avoid punctures and damage entirely if the squares have a backing that requires you to use a low heat iron. Adhesive backed fabric is simpler to work with for such purposes.

They also might enhance the look and fit of apparel like tee shirts or sweatshirts. Iron-on fabric may be pressed onto your favorite top. It also could attach to denim pockets. You may be advised to use a low heat iron if you want to avoid ruining the thread work or causing it to fade or loosen.

You may also use the same ironing approach to transfer the artwork onto purses, handbags, and similar accessories. It is not recommended that you attempt this method if the purses or accessories are made out of leather. Leather can catch on fire and melt. However, you might put the squares on denim purses or purses made out of quilted fabric, which are rustic and popular with today's consumers.

If you are afraid of ruining the artwork given to you by loved ones, however, you may be just as satisfied to utilize them as wall hangings. You may frame them and hang them up on the walls in your house. The creations would remain safe while you honor and remember your relative or friend.

Safeguarding the creations cannot be done without washing them, however. Even if they are framed, they may fade or become dirty. They need to be washed with care. If your washer has a gentle or dry cleaning cycle, you may use either to wash the patch designs. Otherwise, you might find it best to take them to a dry cleaner that can wash, iron, and starch them for safekeeping.

Handmade embroidery is beautiful and special. You could want to save or use the patches that you receive from relatives and friends in special ways. These ideas could give you the inspiration to preserve yet utilize the creations in manners that are appropriate for your household. You also might appreciate some tips on how to clean, stitch, iron, and dry clean them.




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