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Custom Clothing Patches Take iron-ons to the next level. From "B. Original" episode DBOR-606

Patches are good for more than covering holes in clothing. Michele Beschen likes to take this classic fashion fix-up a step further, by creating her own hip iron-ons with appliqués, fabric, trims and other embellishments. Check out her tips below, and B. Original with custom patches of your own.

Create cool custom patches...

For a fab fashion statement.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Custom Clothing Patches

Materials:

iron-on patches
assortment of patterned fabrics
doilies, trims and tags
sewing machine or needle and thread
clothes iron

• Cut images and shapes out of scrap fabric. Also, choose doilies, tags, trims and other embellishments as desired.

• Pre-wash the fabrics and trims to prevent shrinkage.

• Determine the layout of elements to the patch and tack them into place with fabric glue or pins (figure A).

• Use a sewing machine to permanently attach the items to the patch (figure B). Or, attach the items with fusible webbing.

• Finish off the patch with a zigzag stitch around the outside edges of the patch (figure C).

• Follow the directions for the iron-on patch to attach it to the garment. Add a few hand stitches around the outside of the patch to hold it securely in place.

Layer up an assortment of custom patches to dress up clothing and fabric accessories.