Things You'll Need:
- Sewing machine and thread
- Iron and ironing board
- Iron-on fusing tape (optional)
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Step 1
Thread the sewing machine with thread that matches the outermost part of the patch. This will allow your sewing to blend in as much as possible.
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Step 2
Iron the item where you will place the patch to ensure that you have a smooth surface. Decide where you want to place the patch and go ahead and put the patch there to make sure it looks the way you want it to.
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Step 3
To keep the patch from slipping while you are sewing, you might want to use iron-on fusing tape. This tape can be purchased at a craft store. Attach the tape to the back of the patch and iron the patch in place using the directions. Then skip step four proceed to step five.
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Step 4
If you do not use the fusing tape then you will need to pin the patch in place. Attach several pins in order to make sure all sides of the patch are secure. Be sure to position pins so that the head of each pin will not be in the path where you will be sewing with the machine.
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Step 5
Put the patch under the foot of the machine and slowly begin to sew around the edges of the patch. Stay as close to the outer edge as possible and do your best to make your seam even and straight. If you reach a difficult part of the patch, try manually advancing the sewing machine needle rather than pushing the foot pedal.
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Step 6
When you have gone all the way around the patch, keep going for about half an inch in order to sew over your first few stitches. This will secure the thread and keep it from unraveling. Clip any loose threads and iron over the patch for a finished look.
