Sunday, April 23, 2017

Creative Uses For Embroidered Patches

By Amanda Wilson


Handmade crafts can have versatile uses in your home. From quilts to crocheted curtains, you may use these creations to decorate, supplement, and enhance the appearance of the house. When you make or have been given embroidered patches, you may wonder how you can utilize them in a meaningful and creative manner. You can find inspiration for using these creations by considering these ideas.

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.

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.

Adhesive iron-on backing also comes in useful for attaching such creations onto tee shirts or sweatshirts. This task may call for you to use a low heat iron and to gently move over the patch until the transfer is complete. You may be advised to monitor the progress to ensure that the threads are not damaged or melted.

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.

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.

At some point, however, the patch art might need to be washed. They are made from organic materials that cannot go for years without proper washing. To avoid harming or ruining them, you may place them inside a lingerie bag or pillowcase. You can then wash them on a dry cleaning or gentle cycle. You might also take them to a professional dry cleaners for gentle washing and pressing.

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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