Badge Magic

[GMitch]

It is not too hard to hide the stitching on any patch when you use clear monofilament thread. It is sold at Wal Mart in the sewing section for $1.89 per spool.

[Gold Winger]

"The only patch that doesn't have the edging all the way to the edge are the numerals. They can be more difficult to hide the stitches."

 

The solution there is to trim the excess fabric back to the border.

 

I'm with Stosh, it doesn't take that long to hand sew a patch on.

 

Clear thread? Nah! It melts if you hit it with a hot iron.

 

A little thought and a little practice and you can sew patches on like a pro.

 

Never did and still don't like the look of patches sewn on with a machine. For some reason, that 1/8" that's floating free offends my sense of the aesthetic.

[jmwalston]

"The solution there is to trim the excess fabric back to the border."

 

I also do the same with the square knots. Leaves them nice and neat when sewn on. Had a SM ask me how I got my knots on that way. His were machined sewn and still had some of the border material. Sort of looked like a scrabble board that had taken a whack. And surprisingly enough, I use the Wal-mart monofilament and never have had a problem ironing it. And I like to steam press my stuff every so often. It will stretch out on you when sewing it though.