Patch design is a tricky thing, after all, it is an art! A common misunderstanding about design with regard to patches is that embroidery has certain limitations. There is only so much that fits tastefully onto a patch, depending on the size of it. A phrase we like to use with regard to patch design is: “Imagine […]
Embroidered Patches vs. Woven Patches
Are you thinking of designing a patch but having a hard time deciding between the woven or embroidered patch styles? Fear not! Let’s break it down and go in-depth: Embroidered Patches Vs. Woven Patches Traditional embroidered patches are made using thick embroidery thread. They have a more three-dimensional look to them because they utilize dense […]
How To Design the Perfect Challenge Coins
There are so many options to choose from when designing a challenge coin. But the biggest question is – What is a challenge coin? Challenge coins are a military tradition. They are small coins or medallions carrying the organization’s emblem usually given to lower-ranking service members by their commanders. These coins are used to commemorate […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is the most important holiday celebrated by 20% of the world’s population! People all around the world look forward to this celebration all year round. Chinese New Year lands on February 16 this year. Here are some things you need to know about this age-old festival! 1. Ancient Myths In Chinese mythology, […]
Update Your Wardrobe By Adding Patches
We all have a piece of clothing that we’ve worn into the ground. It may have holey patches, it may have stains, it may even be a couple of sizes too small – but we just can’t let go! Why? Because clothes hold so many memories. I bet you can picture the dress you […]
Everything You Need to Know about PVC Patches
Did you know that 76 percent of all PVC is used in household construction? If it can withstand the stress from plumbing fixtures to vinyl siding, it is safe to say the super-tough material is perfect for patches. PVC Patches are the longest lasting because the material is ultra-resilient. If PVC can stand the test of […]
Designing Challenge Coins
Designing For Challenge Coins Step 1: Consider how artwork is converted to a coin. To drop the colored enamel in the physical coin, there must be raised metal to hold the color in place. It might help when designing to think of the metal like line art. Step 2: Choose the right metal for the […]
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 […]
