Saturday 22 April 2017

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.

If you know how to sew, you might try to fashion them into an embroidery quilt. Making an afghan out of them calls for you to use a small gauge needle and sewing thread made out of cotton. The needle would need to be small enough at the tip to avoid making large puncture holes in the fabric. A simple over and under stitch could be all it takes to attach the squares of fabric.

This same stitching technique may be used to attach the squares to pillowcases and linens. Homemade linens with such artwork on them might become heirlooms that you can give to your kids and grandkids. If the fabric has iron-on backing, you may fix them onto the cases or sheets by using an iron. You could also use the over and under stitch to fix them onto the pillowcase if you prefer.

Iron-on fabric makes putting these creations on tee shirts and sweatshirts easier. You might find that using a low heat iron works best. The low heat transfers the bond to the apparel without pulling apart, melting, or fading the color of the embroidery.

This same approach may allow you to implement them as part of your accessory collection. Handmade accessories like purses, handbags, and other items are popular today. Even if you bought your accessories from a retailer, you might make them look more rustic and beautiful by attaching the patch designs to them. This tip might not work on leather or vinyl accessories, however.

The gentlest method that you may find to preserve such handiwork might involve hanging and framing them. You can place these squares in picture frames and hang them up in your home. This method would allow the artwork to remain untouched and not put at risk of wearing, tearing, or fading. You would have a memento to remember your loved one forever.

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.

The gift of handmade embroidered fabrics may be something you want to cherish and use appropriately. You may find the direction you need by taking these tips into consideration. These suggestions could allow the patches to last longer and become treasured heirlooms. They also give you strategies for making sure that the gifts you receive last longer and avoid becoming damaged.




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