Tutorial for Ready-Made Embroidery Patches: Eagle Digitizing

Embroidered patches have been a popular way to add personality and branding to clothing and accessories for decades. However, creating custom patches from scratch can be time-consuming and daunting for those who are new to embroidery. This is where ready-made embroidery patches come in handy. They are finished patches that are ready to be embroidered with your personalized design. In this tutorial, Eagle Digitizing will go through the steps of using ready-made patches to achieve professional results quickly.

Step 1: Hoop Your Stabilizer

To start, hoop your stabilizer. Tear away stabilizer is recommended when using ready-made patches. This will help to stabilize the fabric and prevent shifting during the embroidery process.

Step 2: Embroider Your Placement Stitch

Run the outline of where you will put your ready-made patch. This placement stitch will serve as a guide for where to place your patch later on.

Step 3: Adhesive Backing

Apply some adhesive spray to the back of your ready-made patch. Place it within your placement stitch and hoop it back on your machine.

Step 4: Blanket Stitch

A loose blanket stitch will run on top of your ready-made patch to hold it in place with a few stitches. Your patch is now secure and ready for your custom embroidery design on the inside.

Step 5: Remove Back Blanket Stitch

Remove your hoop and turn it upside down. Cut away the blanket stitch with scissors, and it will pull out in one piece. This step ensures a neat finish to the back of your patch.

Step 6: Post Patch Sealing

Remove the patch from the stabilizer and apply a post-patch iron-on seal to have a professional-looking patch with a clean backing. Set your iron or heat plate to 380°F and place it under for 15 seconds. Cut a small slit into the post-patch iron-on backing for an easy entry point after it has been fused.

In conclusion, ready-made embroidery patches are a time-saving and efficient way to create professional-looking patches. By following the simple steps outlined above, you can easily create custom patches with a clean and neat finish.  At Eagle Digitizing, we can create your placement stitches for a small fee of just a few dollars, and return them within a few hours. If you need a complete digitized design, our professional digitizers can also return it to you as soon as possible.