Sunday, April 23, 2017

Artistic Purposes For Embroidered Patches

By Amanda Wilson


Having a relative or friend who has a talent for making homemade crafts can be a boon if you like to use them in your home's decorating. Unlike other crafts like quilted blankets or a crocheted set of curtains, embroidered patches may call for a different approach when using them in your house. If you have never used such items before, you might benefit by learning some of the common ways that others utilize them in special and practical manners.

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.

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.

They also might enhance the look and fit of apparel like tee shirts or sweatshirts. Iron-on fabric may be pressed onto your favorite top. It also could attach to denim pockets. You may be advised to use a low heat iron if you want to avoid ruining the thread work or causing it to fade or loosen.

Low heat irons also can be used to transfer the squares to purses, handbags, and other accessories. The rustic, homemade look tends to be popular when it comes to fashioning accessories like purses and other items. You could buy store bought items and then use the crafts to add your own personal touch and handcrafted appeal. No one would know the difference once the fabric is transferred.

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.

Safeguarding the creations cannot be done without washing them, however. Even if they are framed, they may fade or become dirty. They need to be washed with care. If your washer has a gentle or dry cleaning cycle, you may use either to wash the patch designs. Otherwise, you might find it best to take them to a dry cleaner that can wash, iron, and starch them for safekeeping.

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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