Monday, 17 April 2017

Embroidered Patches As A Part Of Your Home Decor

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.

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.

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.

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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