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From: sheilaa5
Date: 05-01-2005, 04:54 PM (1 of 9)
Hi, It is so nice to find a forum about machine embroidery. I have just purchased a Brother PE 180D. I am wanting to make some iron on patches and would like to know where I can find the stabilizer for that. I want the kind that the ready made patchs are made with. I surely hope that this isn't a crazy question. And by all means I hope someone has the info for me . Thanks in advance. 
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User: sheilaa5
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From: paroper
Date: 05-03-2005, 09:11 AM (2 of 9)
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I know that iron on patches are available but you might not rule out the idea of using one of the good fabric glues instead. They might be easier to use..just a thought. I don't know what exactly is out there right now but they are getting so much better I think you might be able to find just the right thing.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: mamadus
Date: 05-04-2005, 08:07 PM (3 of 9)
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I just bought a backing today for making patches (my family reunion is this year, so I thought these might be a good idea) I bought thermo web HEAT-N-BOND. I bought a yard of the ULTRA HOLD and a yard of the LITE... acording to the lit that comes with them... you can sew through the lite but not throught the ultra hold because of the thickness of the glue... I'll let you know how it goes... you might want to give it a try and we can compare notes... they were $2.99 and $1.99 per yard.... MO life is too short, not to explore
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User: mamadus
Member since: 12-31-2004 Total posts: 492 
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From: JustaNewbie
Date: 05-06-2005, 09:54 PM (4 of 9)
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Hi, I use a heavy twill fabric and embroider my design on to it and then cut out whatever shape you want for the patch, you may want to add applique border around it. You can then you heat 'n bond on the back of it and then iron it on anyting you want. I hope this helps you. |
User: JustaNewbie
Member since: 11-27-2003 Total posts: 13 
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From: sheilaa5
Date: 05-10-2005, 09:12 PM (5 of 9)
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HI, I wanted to thank each of you great ladies for all the help. I am considering making patches to sell is why I was asking the questions about the backing for the patches. We have a street fair twice a year and there are alot of people that sell their goods at this fair. Thanks Again, Sheila |
User: sheilaa5
Member since: 09-01-2003 Total posts: 6 |
From: JustaNewbie
Date: 05-10-2005, 09:24 PM (6 of 9)
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Hi, I also have seen patches done just on a double layer of tear away stablizer and then heatn' bond is applied to the back of the patch. That way if you do your patch in an applique style it would give you the nice edge around it. Just be careful when using the removing the tear away. Godd Luck with the street fairs. |
User: JustaNewbie
Member since: 11-27-2003 Total posts: 13
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 05-11-2005, 06:29 PM (7 of 9)
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I will step up and advise anyone who is using a Bonding material to attach fabric to fabric (patches or whatever) to use "wonder under" by pellon.. It beats Heat N bond by 500 % at least, and needles sew thru it with no problem.. You don't ruin your item if your iron is not the perfect temp on the first attempt either..All the fabric shops carry pellon products.. Heat n Bond is ok for crafts but not my wearables .. (mine are valuable to me).. I have the little Brother embroidery machine that makes patches to applique and the send wonder under to use on the patches..
Sew With Love
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: paroper
Date: 05-11-2005, 07:20 PM (8 of 9)
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If you are thinking of making an applique and attaching it to a garment by heat and bond AND an applique edge, the tear away stabilizer would be great. However, if you are making patches like police sew on their shirts or Boy and Girl Scouts sew on their clothing, the patches have a solid backing. They are usually stitched through the stabilizer and they are stiff. I have used a couple layers of xtra-heavy weight cut-away for this The edging is usually applied at the time of stitch-out and then the whole thing is cut loose or the edging is applied afterwards and done free-hand. I rather like using suede cloth for the patches and charging a little more than the twill if you plan to do the edging before you cut. Twill will leave a slightly rough edge. I also like the depth of color of the suede cloth. The professional company that I used to order from offered both for custom patches but charged more for the suede cloth. If you plan to adhere these patches at the event, heat and bond may be best solution (I really don't know). There are also some glues whcih can be applied to appliques which allow them to be removed and moved from one thing to another. I've heard very good reports on this stuff. I've always sewn my patches. If you are not going to apply the patches at the event, I'd just sell the patches and let the customer figure out how to adhere the patch not only will you not have to worry about the patches falling off but it will also save you money. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: mamadus
Date: 05-12-2005, 01:14 AM (9 of 9)
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good idea Pam... MO life is too short, not to explore
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User: mamadus
Member since: 12-31-2004 Total posts: 492
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