Tips And Ideas For Creating Your Own Custom Patches Embroidered

 

The trends in the fashion industry come and go like seasons, and that is what makes it one of the most agile yet the most fun industries to start a business. The thing with agility is that it demands immediate creative solutions and ideas, which is not so much of an easy job. However, a person who has an artistic vision and who strives for apparel aesthetics might have no problem dealing with the demanding clothing industry.

One of the trends that have always been in fashion is embroidery patches. One may need to customize patches for a kid's 12th birthday party, for an upcoming bachelorette party, or a business’s logo. That is why embroidery patches have never taken an exit from the evolving fashion industry. But have you ever thought about what makes an embroidery patch unique, stylish, and chic at the same time? If you have, the following are some tips and ideas for creating the best-customized embroidery patches.

PATCH DESIGNING:

When you’re designing a patch, you need to be mindful of certain things that affect the result of the embroidered patch. Some of them are:

EMBROIDERY PERCENTAGE:

The embroidery percentage refers to the amount of thread used to cover the patch. Traditionally, an initial patch is embroidered onto the chosen fabric, and it is called the “twill". If you go for a 100% embroidery percentage for your custom patch, the twill is fully covered and threaded. Whereas, a patch with less than 100% embroidery percentage will show more twill and will attain less amount of thread. What you choose solely depends on your preference. Most people who want to have a dark background for their custom patch can opt for a 50% embroidery percentage as well, as the bold color will add more vibrancy and life into the design.

BORDERS:

Embroidery patches can have two types of borders

MERROWED BORDERS:

Merrowed borders are used for simple designs and shapes like squares, ovals, circles, and rockets. These borders are a bit raised out and surround the entire pattern.

DIE-CUT BORDERS:

Die-cut borders are possible on both simple as well as complex designs. Designs that have intricate designing and protruded edges will carry die-cut borders exceptionally.

There is no significant difference between these two types of borders. The choice of border solely depends on the preference and final requirement of the embroidery patch.

ATTACHMENT/BACKING OPTIONS:

Backing options matter as they decide how and where the embroidery patch will go on the garment. If you want to go for a cheaper option, polyester/plastic backing options are great. There are also other backing options you can go with like adhesive, hooks, locks, magnetic and iron-on backings. If you are customizing an embroidery patch that is for kids, magnetic backings are the right option as the kids tend to move a lot, and a weak backing may cause the design to peel or fall off.

THREAD COLOR:

The thread color of a custom embroidery patch makes a significant difference as it can either make or break the result of the patch. If you want to choose the best colors that will suit best with your design, you need to have a clear understanding of the purpose behind your embroidery design. Are you customizing a patch for a birthday? A wedding? Or a company's logo? If it is for a birthday, bright-colored threads will look amazing on the patch. For a wedding, the pattern needs to have warm colors on it, whereas for the brand's logo, a subtle color will make the most impact.

If you follow the above-mentioned tips, there is a 100% guarantee that you will have a beautiful custom embroidery patch as the final result.