Making a patch using plastic backing. (No Hot Knife)

in this video I show you how to make a clean patch without using a hot knife to clean the edges.

[@TutressToYou]

Thanks for sharing. I was wondering about using plastics or vinyls.

[@thethriftychristian82]

Plastic is cheaper since you toss away the majority of what's not used.

[@carolchatmon9433]

To tighten up the plastic run your heat gun over it

[@beth6085]

Hi. Just trying to wrap my brain around your method. You used no fabric as a base for your patch, correct? So the stitching is using the plastic to hold it. Also, what do you do about the plastic on the back? Does the HeatNBond Ulta ( or what ever iron on you are using) hold to the plastic on the back?

[@thethriftychristian82]

Nope no fabric just tear away and the plastic can stay when you are doing a solid filled patch with stitches because nothing but bobbin thread is left to see on the back. I'm here to help if you need me. Thanks for watching!

[@bspurlock760]

So is this safe to use heat press with bond on? I’m having such a hard time making patches to press on stuff

[@kspec2001]

nice! which iron-on adhesive would you suggest?

[@thethriftychristian82]

I buy from the embroidery store online. It's the $50 roll that after much trail and error have found to be the best.

[@thethriftychristian82]

They call it a heat seal film.

[@kspec2001]

thanks for the prompt response!@@thethriftychristian82

[@myshepherdcrew8608]

I have tried this method as well with the same wt plastic but I find that my patch is tearing away as the needle penetrates which result in an uneven border. What density do you use for the satin stitch? Thanks

[@TheCatAteMyShoe]

I make patches, too and I was wondering about using iron-on backing. Wouldn't the plastic melt when applying the bond and when I attach it to a garment?

[@thethriftychristian82]

I use tweezers and remove the plastic. The patch is flimsy unless you digitize a fill stitch with about the desity of a grid or use a cotton buckram stabilizer found at Joann's made by Pellon. Follow up questions welcome😁

[@Arch1301]

Thank you for the video,for velcro patch you just cut contour and glue velcro ?

[@user-in9nd5df4n]

Hi. What needle are you using?

[@thethriftychristian82]

75/11

[@thethriftychristian82]

Are you new to embroidering?

[@junkybuddy7439]

Please watch Living Waters on KZbin

[@thethriftychristian82]

I have.