Clothing Care

Iron-on patches on hockey jerseys often become warped or bubbled after many washings. The jersey itself becomes warped or shrinks, and little bubbles appear in the patches. The bubbles are places...

Whether the holes come from rough and tumble little boys or your husband the roofer, patching the knee holes in jeans extends their useful life. This doesn't need to be a complicated process; it...

Heat-sealed patches have been a popular sew-free garment addition for years. Their uses range from the most practical repairs to name tags to stylish embellishments. Heat-sealed patches have been...

Learning to sew patches on a tunic is an important skill for a Camp Fire Girls and Boys Member, Girl Scout or Boy Scout member, group leader, or parent of a member. Some organizations offer a bead...

If you love jeans, and wear them until they rip, you'll find this how-to article very helpful. You'll learn how to patch your favorite jeans very simply by using on iron on patch. That's not all...

If your leather couch, coat or bag has a small scuff or minor tear, a simple liquid-leather repair kit from your local tailor will probably fix it. If it's a large, major piece of damage, then you...

Iron on patches can be used to repair clothing by covering a rip, tear or hole. They can also be used to decorate a pair or jeans or spice up a plain tee shirt. Making your own iron on patches is...

Leather has always been a prestigious material to have clothes made of. Leather has remained expensive, high quality and popular, particularly in its use for jackets and coats. However, leather is...

Having trouble getting your iron-on patches to work? This article shows you how!

Finding fabric for patches is easy since everyone has old clothing they don't wear anymore. Jeans are some of the best material but not the only thing that can be used. Design and create unique...

The second coat of paint on patch art is where the background color is decided and the artist draws the design outlines. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced...

The third coat of paint on patch art is the final background coat that should be applied repeatedly until the perfect thickness and colors are achieved. Design and create unique patch art with...

After putting the patch background in, the patch is cured as it dries to lock the color into the fabric. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch artist in...

A toaster oven is a great tool to use to lock in paint color on patch art and it only takes about three minutes. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch...

In patch art, as well as any paint medium, combining colors is an essential tool to use to create a larger and more versatile color palate to work with. Design and create unique patch art with...

White should be the first color applied to material in patch painting and it should have at least four coats to ensure the purity of the color. Design and create unique patch art with tips and...

Stretch the patches before painting them to make sure all creases are out of the fabric. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch artist in this free video.

Stretch the patches before painting them to make sure all creases are out of the fabric. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch artist in this free video.

Stretch the patches before painting them to make sure all creases are out of the fabric. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch artist in this free video.

Stretch the patches before painting them to make sure all creases are out of the fabric. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch artist in this free video.

Stretch the patches before painting them to make sure all creases are out of the fabric. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch artist in this free video.

Paints, brushes, rinse water and a creative mind are some of the materials a patch artist needs to create innovative patch art. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an...

The background is the first thing created in patch art and sets the background for the rest of the work. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch artist in...

It is very common for patch artists to create a hidden image beneath the main art using the background as the setting for it. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an...

The base paint on a patch art design should be applied very thick and set the background for the rest of the art. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch...

The position of the patch being designed effects the size of the patch. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch artist in this free video.

Most patches are made of jean material, and the way it is cut determines the style of the patch and the fraying that may occur. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an...

It is important to remove any patch seams in the material that may be in the way of the patch design. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch artist in...

Patch painting is a unique medium in that it requires days to set, whereas most other mediums require only hours. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch...

As in any painting medium combining and mixing colors in patch painting is an essential part of the creative process that offers a much larger palate to the artist. Design and create unique patch...

The placement of art patches determines the size and the style of the patch itself. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch artist in this free video.

Stretch the patches before painting them to make sure all creases are out of the fabric. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch artist in this free video.

Plan out the size and pattern of the patch before cutting it out. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced patch artist in this free video.

Patch art is a popular medium today, and here are some examples of good and bad designs anyone can use for inspiration. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an experienced...

As with any form of art specific materials are needed to create patch art including paints, jean material and a pin cushion. Design and create unique patch art with tips and advice from an...

To add detail and personality to your favorite jacket, consider sewing on a patch. Sewing a patch on your jacket is also a great way to cover any holes, stains or other imperfections. All it takes...

Why spend money paying a tailor to patch a hole in jeans? Learn how to patch jeans by hand with tips from a fashion designer in this free video on denim jeans.

Although iron-on patches are strong, durable and convenient to use, they are not truly permanent. If you want to remove an iron-on from a garment, it can be done quickly and easily using items...

There's no need to toss your favorite pair of jeans just because they have a tear. If you're not into the ripped denim look, you can simply fix your jeans. You don't have to be a seamstress or...

An embroidered patch is a good way to create a uniform look for members of sports or martial arts teams. They help make different sections or members of a large group stand out, and they can also...

Learn how to make a fashionable denim jacket with patches.

You can repair your favorite jeans by sewing a patch on them where a hole has developed. Most of the time the holes develop on areas where there is a lot of wear and tear on the jeans, like the...

Iron-on patches were the great mending labor-saver of the 1960s for parents of children whose knees kept puncturing their blue jeans. Today, patch material is available in a variety of colors and...

Embroidery is hot, you can't look at any fashion magazine without seeing it everywhere so it's natural to turn to embroidery when you think of repairing your favorite outfit that has seen just a...

Iron-on patches are not permanent. You can easily remove an applied patch from a shirt in a few simple steps.

An iron on knee patch is used to repair a hole, most often in jeans. Iron on patches have a heat sensitive adhesive built into them. No sewing is needed to adhere the patch to the garment. A...

Badge Magic is great stuff for applying badges to your Scout's shirt. If you ever need to remove a patch Badge Magic can prove difficult! You'll need to remove those patches if you're going to...

Iron-on patches are a simple, crafty fix for worn-out clothing or to decorate a new project. In a few steps and little time, the appearance of a purse, jacket or T-shirt can be personalized with a...

Darning used to be a regular household chore. Once dinner and dishes were done, Papa sat down with the paper and Mama had one more crack at the endless mending pile. Fabric technology and the...

Ever had a pair of jeans split in the rear end area? Most people think they are ruined and throw them away. I have found a way to fix them where you can't even tell they were ever ripped.