mardi 18 avril 2017

Artistic Purposes For Embroidered Patches

By Amanda Wilson


Handmade crafts can have versatile uses in your home. From quilts to crocheted curtains, you may use these creations to decorate, supplement, and enhance the appearance of the house. When you make or have been given embroidered patches, you may wonder how you can utilize them in a meaningful and creative manner. You can find inspiration for using these creations by considering these ideas.

If you know how to sew, you might try to fashion them into an embroidery quilt. Making an afghan out of them calls for you to use a small gauge needle and sewing thread made out of cotton. The needle would need to be small enough at the tip to avoid making large puncture holes in the fabric. A simple over and under stitch could be all it takes to attach the squares of fabric.

You could also attach them to pillowcases to create linens that you could pass down to your children and grandchildren. If the artwork was created by a family member or friend, it could be important for you to safeguard it while also using it in a practical way. You could iron on the artwork if it is stitched on iron-on fabric. Otherwise you might sew it with thin cotton thread.

Iron-on fabric makes putting these creations on tee shirts and sweatshirts easier. You might find that using a low heat iron works best. The low heat transfers the bond to the apparel without pulling apart, melting, or fading the color of the embroidery.

This same approach may allow you to implement them as part of your accessory collection. Handmade accessories like purses, handbags, and other items are popular today. Even if you bought your accessories from a retailer, you might make them look more rustic and beautiful by attaching the patch designs to them. This tip might not work on leather or vinyl accessories, however.

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.

At some point, however, the patch art might need to be washed. They are made from organic materials that cannot go for years without proper washing. To avoid harming or ruining them, you may place them inside a lingerie bag or pillowcase. You can then wash them on a dry cleaning or gentle cycle. You might also take them to a professional dry cleaners for gentle washing and pressing.

The gift of handmade embroidered fabrics may be something you want to cherish and use appropriately. You may find the direction you need by taking these tips into consideration. These suggestions could allow the patches to last longer and become treasured heirlooms. They also give you strategies for making sure that the gifts you receive last longer and avoid becoming damaged.




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