How to Make Embroidered Patches

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Embroidered patches have a rich history, one that dates back thousands of years to the origin of thread stitched embellishments on clothing. In recent years there's been a huge resurgence in the popularity of DIY embroidered patches, with designs often reflecting today's popular culture and positive themes of empowerment. This tutorial will show you how easy it is to make your own embroidered patches, with a downloadable template containing four designs available to get you started.

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Embroidered Patch Templates.pdf

How to Prepare the Design

Download and print out the embroidery patch template. Press your fabric and cut out four squares approx 8” x 8”.

Using a lightbox or a good light source and a fabric pencil or marker, trace each design onto one piece of the fabric. Set aside three of the four designs and place the first one into the hoop.

You are Loved Patch: Step-1

Start by using a three strand satin stitch to fill in the second heart layer in pink (colour code 205). Next using the lilac floss (colour code 111), three strand satin stitch across the heart, working your way around the letters.

Step 2

Once you have finished the background, fill in the letters using the black floss (colour code 420). Use four strands to fill in the ‘LOVED’ with a satin stitch and three to fill in the ‘YOU ARE’ with a back stitch. Add an outline around the heart and inbetween the pink and lilac layers using a four strand back stitch in black. Finally satin stitch all around the edge.

Step 3

Take the embroidery piece out of the hoop, prepare your Heat N Bond by cutting enough to cover the piece. Carefully iron over the Heat N Bond, following the instructions on the packet.

Step 4

Using sharp fabric scissors, cut out as close to the edge of the stitches as possible. You may need to trim with embroidery scissors for a closer finish.

GRL PWR Patch: Step-1

Place the GRL PWR design into the hoop. Using three strands of the yellow floss (colour code 104) fill in the stars with satin stitch, working around the letters. Next, fill in the background with three strands of the pink floss (colour code 205) again with satin stitch.

Step 2

Once you have completed the background, fill in the letters with four strands of black floss (colour code 420) in a back stitch. Using four strands of the yellow thread, add an outline of back stitch to each star.

Step 3

Next, using four strands of the orange floss (colour code 108) go around the shape with a back stitch. Then using three strands of the orange floss, finish with a satin stitch around the shape.

Step 4

Add the Heat N Bond.

Good Vibes Only Patch: Step-1

Place the Good Vibes Only design into the hoop. For the rainbow, use three strands of each colour and fill using a satin stitch. Rainbow colours – red 119, orange 108, yellow 5165, green 209, indigo 857 and violet 113. Next, fill the top part with the white floss (colour code 967), again using three strands and satin stitch, working around the letters. Fill in the letters using four strands of the violet floss and back stitch.

Step 2

Using two strands of the white floss, back stitch in between each of the rainbow colours and the white top part.

Step 3

Next, using four strands of the grey floss (colour code 415) go around the shape with a back stitch. Then using three strands of the grey floss, finish with a satin stitch around the shape.

Finish by adding the Heat N Bond.

Be Kind Patch: Step-1

Place the Be Kind design into the hoop. Start the design by using three strands of the navy floss (colour code 308) to fill in the lettering. Use a combination of satin stitch for the thick parts and backstitch for the thin parts.

Step 2

Next, using the coral floss (colour code 706) stitch the line of the leaf design, use four strands and a split stitch for this. Fill in each leaf using satin stitch.

Step 3

Fill the background using three strands of the pink (colour code 903) and satin stitch, carefully working around the lettering and leaf designs.

Step 4

Next, using four strands of the navy floss go around the shape with a back stitch. Then using three strands of the navy floss, finish with a satin stitch around the shape. Finish by adding Heat N Bond.

How to Add your Patches to your Garments: Step-1

How to add your patches to garments: Your patches are now ready to be added to the tote bag. Peel off the paper backing and place them onto the surface of the bag, iron them on carefully, pressing for around 10 seconds.