Thursday, April 20, 2017

Creative Uses For Embroidered Patches

By Amanda Wilson


When a loved one or friend makes and gives you a handmade crafted item, you then face the responsibility of using it in a way that will emphasize its beauty and purpose. These items could range from quilted blankets to crocheted afghans and draperies. They all could make your home look and function better if they are used in a meaningful way. When you are given embroidered patches, you may consider these tips for using them in your home.

One of the most common methods to implement homemade fabric squares like these involves sewing them into a light quilt or blanket that you can use as a cover or a light throw. The stitch recommended for putting together thin pieces of fabric could be the over and under stitch, also called tacking. Likewise, you might find it best to use a thin gauge needle with a small tip and also thin cotton thread for this task.

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.

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.

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.

Finally, you can frame them and use them as wall hangings in your home. If the artwork is old or if it is created by someone whom you fear could pass away soon, you could want to avoid overusing them. Framing and hanging them might be a valid way to preserve them and also remember the loved one who made them.

Because they are made from organic fabric, you will have to wash them at some point. You could hang wash them and hang them up to dry. You also could place them in a lingerie bag or a pillowcase before putting them on a gentle or dry cleaning cycle in your washer. Dry cleaners also can launder these creations.

Homemade crafts are beautiful yet delicate. They call for special considerations when using them in any way in your house. These ideas may allow you to have them on hand and get the most pleasure out of them without putting them at risk of damaging. You likewise may use the tips to learn how to attach or care for them during the times that you have them on display in your home.




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