How I Make My Iron on Patches

Sharing my process for how I make my iron on machine embroidered patches.
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Materials
02:28 - Preparing the embroidery hoop
03:34 - Stitching out the patch
03:48 - Removing the stabilizer and cutting the patch out
05:01 - Applying the iron on backing (heat seal)
07:27 - Cleaning up the edges
Materials Used:
Cutaway Stabilizer: www.amazon.com/dp/B07R4DCMZX?...
Teflon Sheets: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Patch Twill: colmanandcompany.com/Twill_Ma...
Madeira Heat Seal (Iron on Backing): www.madeirausa.com/4220-19-10...
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[@laeniz]

Yaye finally someone that made a video that explains the whole hooping and heat adhesive process. Thank you so much

[@lashleycreations]

Thanks! I was surprised how hard it was to find a short and to the point video explaining everything, so I made my own :)

[@ChannieChauni]

You have that voice for instructions.

[@2Bcreative888]

Awesome information and your delivery was excellent, thanks❣️

[@danishskiwarehouse]

Thank you so much for making this video and sharing your expertise! You’ve helped demystify so much 😊

[@julieagar4483]

Thank you great patches, great idea. Another way I can use my embroidery machine. You demonstrated this technique really well. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@rhondabarlow860]

Lookes easy peasy......Appreciate the video.

[@sitaraboutique786]

Beautiful patch👌🏻👌🏻

[@shopdancingcat]

Thank you so much! I had no idea there is a special patch twill!

[@michelleturnbull740]

Your demo is great and informative. Thanks so much!

[@lashleycreations]

thanks glad you found it useful! :)

[@iyiphant]

Brilliant!!🤩👏

[@AnointedSong]

I really enjoyed your video. It was concise and informative. Thank you for showing the result differences between the felt and twill.

[@lashleycreations]

thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@adrikala1293]

Great video! Thank you! 😊

[@Ms88keys1]

Great Video! Thank you

[@LeonardoMacedoEMB]

Your designs are just super pretty!

[@lashleycreations]

Thank you! 😊

[@KellyKing-nq8pu]

Looks great!! Gotta make a few now! New at this... :)

[@KBryantMediaLLC]

This is a really good video! Thanks! ~klb~

[@kandelako]

Wow, look at you!!!

[@normarangel2879]

I'm so glad I found your video that explains in detail what materials you use and the process. Which embroidery machine are you using and what software are using? Thank you.

[@lashleycreations]

When I made this video I was using a Brother Innovis 1400, and the software is called Hatch Embroidery.

[@marcio_souza007]

Amazing work! Congratulations. It's hard to find information on making patches here in Brazil. What kind of black fabric do you use to make your patches? Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@lashleycreations]

I use a fabric called patch twill which is kinda hard to find, but you can also use felt fabric as well.

[@dinglberrys]

What embroidery digitizer do you use? ❤ Thank you so much for the video!

[@lashleycreations]

I use Hatch embroidery software to make all my own designs

[@sabrinaledger1825]

Good video. What kind of Embrodery machine do You use?

[@lashleycreations]

When I made this video I was using a Brother Innovis 1400, but I've since upgraded to a Happy Japan multi needle machine :)

[@jdsan2636]

Hi Just want to ask if it frays like the other fabric? did you have to burn the outline of the fabric? or it just came out clean like that?.

[@lashleycreations]

Patch twill doesn't fray, but I do burn the edges to give it a little cleaner look

[@Ratbubble]

What is a good alternative to patch twill? and is patch twill the same as polyester twill? I was trying to find some locally or at Joann's but am unsure what to search for.

[@lashleycreations]

good question! Felt is what I first started out with, just the thick felt that you can buy in yards from Joann's. Try with felt a few times and then you can decide if its worth investing in patch twill. I tried the polyester twill you find at Joann's, but the end fray, so I would not recommend it.

[@ingridrautemberg]

Beautiful work! What is the machine you're using to make your patches? Thank you in advance :)

[@lashleycreations]

Thank you! I have a Brother Innovis NQ 1400e. It's about 5 years old and still going strong.

[@ingridrautemberg]

@@lashleycreations WOW! Incredible!

[@edwinalvarado5951]

Do you have to design your files to patch making ? Idk if that makes sense lol or I can I make patches with the dst files I already have. ?

[@lashleycreations]

The only thing special I do when digitizing patches is make sure they have a thick satin border (about 2 - 3mm) going all the way around in order to make it a nice clean cut. But even if you are using an existing dst file that doesnt have a satin border, you could still use it as a patch, it just wouldnt have that patch look of a border.

[@itszeerah]

maybe i missed it but for your basting stitch around the patch design, was it part of your design, or did you sew a border before you began the embroidering? thank you for your videos! machine embroidery and digitizing are super intimidating to me, so i'm taking this step by step

[@lashleycreations]

When I digitize my patches I always add a first step to sew the border to secure the fabric, so the border is part of the design. And glad you found this helpful!

[@juliaharwacka4033]

Thanks for this video 😮 How to find this material for embroidering patches?

[@lashleycreations]

I listed all the materials I used and where I buy them in the video description

[@lindsaySimmons-tq5sk]

Great video! What type of sewing machine are you using? I'm in the market for one that will do this.

[@lashleycreations]

When I made this video I was using a Brother NQ1400e, but now I have a multi needle, Happy Japaj HCD3E-X

[@lindsaySimmons-tq5sk]

Thank you!

[@sarahbroussard2910]

Why do you use patch twill and the iron backing? Does the patch twill not come with the adhesive back already? That part confused me.

[@lashleycreations]

Good question! My patches are fully covered in thread, so when you stitch on the twill, the back of the twill is also being covered with the bobbin thread, so the twill adhesive is no longer exposed. I guess if you make patches with most of the twill fabric exposed in the background you could use the adhesive, but I've never tested it and don't know how strong it would hold up when ironed on.

[@tinaallen805]

Do you sell patches to people like me who have a design and only need one patch and don't have the machine?

[@lashleycreations]

Looks like you already contacted me on Etsy:) but just for others to know: yes I can do custom patches. Feel free to shoot me a message in Instagram or Etsy

[@heavenlycrystalsandcandles3609]

What embroidery machine are you using?

[@lashleycreations]

Brother Innovis 1400e

[@NostalgiaFreakss]

How do I transfer the patch to a shirt or some form of clothes

[@imnotevenhere9855]

If you doing the embroidery in this method then you iron it on

[@BrendaDavis-1963]

How I do mine, I use heat bond patches did I create in Canva and I do my patches and sublimation I don’t have machine, but this is how I do mine but good luck to you