You’ll be pleased to know how to sew patches on sleeves with sewing machine in just two steps. We’ll share tips throughout the process to make it easier, even for beginner sewers. We’ll also teach you some basic information about patches and if you can apply them without sewing.

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Besides patches, sequins can be intimidating to put on projects. However, you can check this tutorial on sewing sequins with a sewing machine to make them fast and look professionally finished.

How To Sew Patches On Sleeves With Sewing Machine

Step 1. Pin the patches

Position the patches on the clothing’s sleeves
Check the proportions of your placement, especially when the patch has a specific design to follow on the sleeves
Pin the patches for every two inches, where the points of the pins are facing the center of each patch

Step 2. Sew

Work on one patch at a time
Set the sewing machine to a narrow zigzag stitch and thread it with the same color thread as the patch
Sew around the edges of the patch so that the widest point of each zigzag always lie on the patch’s outermost edge
Remove the pins as you work near them to avoid hitting them with the sewing machine needle

What Stitch Is Used To Sew On Patches?

Try the running stitch, solid stitch, jump stitch, or tatami stitch if you’re sewing embroidered patches. Choosing among them will depend on your desired finish, the material, or the patch itself.

Running stitch

Easiest stitch for beginners sewing patches
For patches with fine or small details

Solid stitch

For covering solid spaces with the stitches
For sewing a section of the patch completely

Jump stitch

For joining details in the patch that are close together
For joining letters that use the same color thread

Tatami stitch

For getting rid of split lines
For covering entire areas of the patch

How Do You Sew Patches On Clothes?

Sewing patches on clothes to repair them is slightly different from sewing decorative patches such as embroidery. For starters, you need to make the patch according to your garment to blend seamlessly. Careful measurements and color judgment are crucial to achieving this.

Cut a rectangle or square from fabric the same color and type as your clothes that need repair
Fold the patch edges under by about ⅜ inch and press before positioning it to the damaged spot
Place the patch to the clothes with the folded edges facing down and pin at every corner
Set the sewing machine to zigzag stitch with the appropriate color thread, then sew the repair patch

How Do You Put On A Patch Without Sewing?

Use iron-on patches

Medium to heavy fabrics are suitable for iron-on patches, but check if your garment can be ironed
Iron-on patches are never ideal for delicate materials like silk
Position the patch
Place the garment on an ironing board and cover it with bath towels
Position the patch so that its adhesive side is facing the fabric
Heat up your iron and cover the patch with a towel
Press on the patch for 10 seconds and then allow it to cool
Inspect the patch’s attachment

With Velcro

Wash and dry the material
Cut Velcro tape according to the patch size
Peel off the liner and attach the Velcro to the patch
Stick the patch onto the garment

With fabric glue

Lay the fabric on a flat surface and apply glue directly on the patch and the garment itself
Wait for the glue to evaporate for two minutes before placing the patch onto the fabric
Press the patch and leave the glue to dry for 24 hours

How Do You Sew A Patch By Hand?

Wash, dry, and iron the garment you’ll patch
Position and pin the patch in place, ensuring that it has no folds
Thread the needle for about 20 inches, the same color as the patch
Insert the needle ⅛ inch from the edge of the patch and begin sewing with straight stitches
Remove pins before you reach them, then knot the thread after sewing around the patch
Trim the excess thread at the bottom of the garment to finish

How Do You Make A Professional Patch?

Load your desired patch design into the embroidery machine
Put the water-soluble stabilizer in the correct size hoop
Embroider a placement line onto the stabilizer, then place the patch fabric over the line
Tack the patch into the stabilizer and make zigzag stitches around the edge of the material to connect the fabric to the stabilizer
Cut the excess fabric and sew the elements of the patch with a satin border
Remove the stabilizer by soaking it to finish
Place an adhesive underneath the patch

Conclusion

And that’s it! You just learned how to sew patches on sleeves with sewing machine in two easy steps. You’re just essentially positioning it, then use zigzag stitch and same-color thread as the patch on the sewing machine.

You can even attach patches without sewing using fabric glue, Velcro, or iron-on patches. We hope this was a helpful read. And for other sewing machine projects, feel free to browse our blog for tutorials like how to quilt with a sewing machine.