Creating Custom Embroidered Patches: A Beginner's Guide with Eagle Digitizing

Embroidered patches are a popular way to add a personalized touch to clothing, bags, hats, and other items. If you are new to the embroidery design arena, production and digitizing for embroidery patches can be a little daunting. However, once you get started, embroidered patches can be a fun and enjoyable way to create unique designs. Now let’s follow Eagle Digitizing to discuss what is patches and the process of creating embroidered patches.

What Is Patches?

Patches are decorative or functional pieces of fabric or other materials that are attached to clothing or other items. They often feature embroidered designs or text, and can be used for a variety of purposes such as to represent a group or organization, commemorate an event, or simply add a decorative touch to clothing or accessories. Patches can be made in different shapes, sizes, and materials, and are typically attached to clothing using stitching or adhesive. They are commonly used in various industries such as military, government, business, schools, and organizations.

Process of Creating Embroidered Patches

The process of creating embroidered patches begins with ordering plain patches in various shapes and sizes, depending on the preferences of your audience and the limitations of your embroidery machine. The patches come in a range of sizes, from small 1-inch patches to full-back patches.

When selecting the color of the patch, you can either choose the color of the fabric or be creative and try out other colors. The back of the patch can be either plain or heat-sensitive, and we recommend buying the plain ones to avoid unnecessary complexity, especially if you are a beginner.

After you have selected the patch, the next step is to digitize the design. Start by scanning your patch and getting it in a graphical format, then open it in a digitizing software. Make sure that everything is nicely centered, and adhere to standard practices of digitizing embroidery designs.

Once you have digitized the embroidery design, it is time to apply it. Before applying it, add a running stitch at the outside to make it clear where the patch is supposed to be. While embroidering, stitch the running stitch outline first and use it to center your blank patch before the design is added to it.

The final step is to attach the patch to the clothing. One way to do this is to use a sticky backing or stabilizer. If you are somewhat familiar with embroidery production, stabilizers are a must-have, and these are the sticky ones. Another option is to use a spray adhesive specifically manufactured for machine embroidery.

Creating embroidered patches is a simple but fun process that allows you to add a unique touch to any item of clothing or accessory. With the help of Eagle Digitizing's services, you can digitize your designs with ease and confidence. They offer high-quality digitizing services at low prices, with a turnaround time of 24 hours and free stitch estimates. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned embroiderer, Eagle Digitizing is an excellent choice for all your embroidery needs.