If you’re thinking of creating an embroidered patch for your business, event or organization there is one thing we want you to know. Size Matters! When designing your patch, it is important to remember that size matters. The same design will look very different depending on the size of the patch. Take this patch: It […]
10 EMS Patches With Great Designs
We love designing patches for Emergency Medical Services all over the country! Because of these brave people who sacrifice for us, we are able to live without fear. So, in honor of them, we’re showcasing some really cool looking EMS patches we’ve designed for them over the years! 1. Fire Army EMS Patches We love […]
Embroidered Patch Anatomy
Patch Anatomy Twill Background: A sheet of canvas fabric used as the main color Used on patches with up to 75% embroidery Most economical option Embroidered Background: No twill showing Used on patches with 100% embroidery Highest quality look & feel Merrowed Edge: Standard Edge Round, thick border Used on patches with standard shapes (Circle, […]
How to Design Patches for a Clothing Line
Do’s and Don’ts of Patch Design
Patch Designing Do’s & Don’ts When setting up your designs for embroidery it’s important to keep these general requirements under consideration to make the design and end result seamless. Here are the things Not to do when designing for embroidery: No Small, hard-to-read text Flourished, script or grunge fonts Gradients, bevel & embossing, drop shadows […]
Tips for Designing Girl Scout Patches
Tips for Designing Girl Scout Patches Theme This is the most important piece of the puzzle. What is the patch for? A campout? A holiday? A dance? Think about the first thing that comes to mind and start with that. Contest Have your scouts draw some designs! Then everyone can decide which one(s) is the […]
How Embroidered Patches are Made
Embroidered Patches: In the Making The Design It all starts with your request. A patch mockup is created based upon the request, and with client approval, production begins. Digitizing A skilled artist uses the latest digitizing software to ready the design for embroidery. This part is crucial as the perfection of the patch heavily depends […]
The U.S. Military: Patches Through the Years
The symbology used in the U.S. military carries a historical significance. For service men and women earning various decorations through their years of service, those symbols will carry a special meaning throughout their lives. Certain insignia, decorations and awards given for extreme acts of bravery and other emotionally fraught situations will evoke strong emotional responses […]