Patch Fabric Showdown - Testing Different Fabrics for Machine Embroidered Patches

Have you ever wondered what the best fabric is for making embroidered patches? In this video I test 6 different fabric types and show the difference in how the finished patches look.
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Fabric overview
01:04 - Patch Twill
04:38 - Cotton Canvas
05:11 - Duck Canvas
05:37 - Cotton
05:59 - Regular Felt and Wool Felt
07:13 - How I will be testing each fabric
08:46 - Finished patches
08:58 - Felt Patch
10:41 - Wool Felt Patch
13:15 - Cotton Canvas Patch
15:10 - Cotton Patch
16:42 - Duck Canvas Patch
17:56 - Patch Twill Patch
19:24 - Which fabric is the winner?
19:56 - Best fabrics for cut around method
10:33 - Best fabrics for no fabric border showing
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[@hamrocksco1]

Youre covering every question i had and going to have. Thank you

[@lashleycreations]

Glad I could help! I know how overwhelming starting machine embroidery can be.

[@mitawa71]

Thank you for this thorough video. I struggled finding the right fabric backing and have been using felt with great results so far. I am going to try duck canvas next I think.

[@lashleycreations]

Glad it was helpful! There's so many fabric options out these it can be overwhelming

[@johnb6749]

Excellent video - saved me a lot of comparison-work. I just started using the heat-away film which is superb - lovely 'wrap-around' edges with no need to cut.

[@lashleycreations]

Glad it helped! And I've been wanting to get the heat away film, I look forward to trying it out.

[@2andor4]

Thank you for the comparison video. Be careful trying to burn natural fibers such as cotton and wool. They will catch on fire!

[@lashleycreations]

Yes good point! Those fabrics can be tricky so you need to be cautious

[@akinmytua4680]

I think the thicker felt has an interesting effect on the cat.

[@lashleycreations]

yeah I guess for the cat it works since cats are "fuzzy" in real life 😂

[@rebeccazegstroo6786]

I've been using denim from.worn out jeans. Many parts of the jeans still have good fabric. I have to cover the edges completely otherwise fraying shows.

[@lashleycreations]

Oh I've never thought of using old jeans, but yeah denim is a nice strudy material to use

[@naturesgateway]

I’ve found that denim tends to stretch a little too much for good embroidery when I’ve used it. I’ve tried the older denim without the spandex and the newer denim , neither one came out as well as different fabrics. I have tried to use a spray starch to keep it from stretching but it seems to get sticky on the needle. Any suggestions, as I have lots of denim and it’s good to recycle. Also often free when using old jeans!

[@rebeccazegstroo6786]

Have you tried iron on interfacing? ItI often use one with a bit of fleece to give the patch more body and dimension.

[@monicacassell4935]

How does the felt (both) hold up on washable garments?

[@lashleycreations]

I have never washed felt before, but I think it would be OK if washed on the delicate cycle and air dryed. A hot dryer might ruin it

[@cryptoghost3347]

IS there anywhere I can buy twill fabric or duck canvas in europe?

[@lashleycreations]

Sorry, I am based in the US and not familiar with where to buy fabric in Eurpope