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Step 1
Lay your vest or sash flat on a table next to the badges to be sewn on.
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Step 2
Determine the correct layout for your badges and pin them in place. Use straight pins or safety pins if you plan on sewing them on by hand.
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Step 3
Thread a hand needle with thread to match the color of the border of the patch you wish to sew on.
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Step 4
Insert your needle into the back of the patch to conceal the knot at the end of the thread.
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Step 5
Take your first stitch over the border of the patch and into the fabric of the vest, drawing the needle up through the patch on the opposite side.
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Step 6
Sew in looping stitches across the border of the girl guides' badge until you have fully attached it to the vest.
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Step 7
Conceal your knot as you tie off your thread by pulling your needle through to the inside of the vest.
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Step 1
Attach the invisible zipper foot to your sewing machine. This foot will allow you to stitch close to the edge of the border of girl guides' patches and badges.
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Step 2
Select a thread that matches the color of the patch. Invisible nylon thread is also a good option when attaching patches with your sewing machine.
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Step 3
Insert a bobbin of thread matching the color of your sash. Typically, this will require blue, brown or green thread.
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Step 4
Insert your machine needle through the patch you wish to sew and take a few stitches before backstitching to lock in the stitch.
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Step 5
Sew around the patch, shadowing the border to create an almost invisible seam.
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Step 6
Cut off the top thread and pull it to the back of your sash to tie off or take a backstitch to secure the stitching before removing the sash from your sewing machine.
