tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post5390962565332103947..comments2024-02-05T01:48:12.566-07:00Comments on Still Swinging: Sewing Scout Patches Tips and TricksMarnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02716988450649905133noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-70175462834964519792018-10-09T07:21:40.666-06:002018-10-09T07:21:40.666-06:00This is really helpful. I love the fact that I’ve ...This is really helpful. I love the fact that I’ve never seen something cute way of patching before.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><a href="https://www.heartsticker.com/collections/embroidery-patches-designs" rel="nofollow">stores that sell embroidery patches for clothes</a><br /><a href="https://www.heartsticker.com/collections/state-back-patches" rel="nofollow">stores that sell back patches for clothes</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628734350270873549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-81204164532796984932018-06-25T23:28:46.203-06:002018-06-25T23:28:46.203-06:00You can now buy numbers that are together as one u...You can now buy numbers that are together as one unit, not separate numbersJerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896885720054370681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-19423037672753605202016-09-23T20:31:25.924-06:002016-09-23T20:31:25.924-06:00I use hook and loop for www.thegoosescache.com ......I use hook and loop for www.thegoosescache.com ... It is neat, inexpensive and allows us to use one set of patches on multiple shirts. I have 2 Boy Scouts and 1 Cub Scout. Saves me a lot of hassle.Michele Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404733090555493779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-51321134077351271972016-09-22T10:02:08.907-06:002016-09-22T10:02:08.907-06:00THANK YOU JEREMY!! THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I CAME ON...THANK YOU JEREMY!! THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I CAME ON THIS SITE LOOKING FOR. MY SON'S NEW SHIRT HAS BEEN SITTING THERE ALL YEAR BECAUSE I HAVE ISSUES SEWING ON THE PATCHES. CAN'T GET THE NEEDLE THROUGH AND GO AROUND THE EDGES.. AND NOW THE SATIN EDGES ALL CAME UNDONE.. SO I HAD TO GET SO MANY NEW PATCHES!! I'M GOING TO TRY YOUR IDEA. SOUNDS PERFECT!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012639597611339151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-28145125937271982362016-09-06T16:30:24.900-06:002016-09-06T16:30:24.900-06:00I staple the patches in place to hold them while I...I staple the patches in place to hold them while I sew, then pull them out. With the thicker backs these days, pinning warps them and they never look nice after that. It also helps the youth when I'm teaching sewing. The kids get far less frustrated too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14756372200191487296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-72681266187998490392016-07-21T01:54:55.566-06:002016-07-21T01:54:55.566-06:00I have a '51 White Rotary (my mom's) at ho...I have a '51 White Rotary (my mom's) at home and a '51 Singer model 66 at the Makerspace. They go through anything, but I have never sewed patches on with a machine. I would suggest you might try the next bigger size needle. This will make a bigger hole so the thread does not rub on the fabric as much. This is just a theory. Personally, if there is iron-on glue on the back of the badge or patch, I would remove as much of it as possible first. Iron the patch down to some scrap/garbage fabric, then right away while it's still hot use a metal tweezers to pull the patch off the fabric. Some of the glue will stay on the fabric. Keep doing this until you have as much of the glue off the patch as possible. That's how I remove old iron-on glue from labels in uniforms. (Never EVER use iron-on labels to identify historic uniforms!!!!)Karen Paulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12093064163121908283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-68313683482437699732016-07-21T01:44:05.072-06:002016-07-21T01:44:05.072-06:00My Mom used that idea on our Girl Scout uniforms 5...My Mom used that idea on our Girl Scout uniforms 50 years ago! I occasionally see an archival uniform come through with a snap half on the shoulder, and I know just what it's for!Karen Paulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12093064163121908283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-36766889382695767682016-07-21T01:35:14.484-06:002016-07-21T01:35:14.484-06:00I always sewed the badges on my badge sash by hand...I always sewed the badges on my badge sash by hand. These were the days before iron-on badges; in fact, before zig-zag machines were common. I hated it because it was tedious. But now that I am a Girl Scout archivist, I have come to hate both the iron-on and the badge Magic. Neither holds reliably, and both leave a mess behind when they come off. I restore the old uniforms, and i have seen sewing jobs ranging from very meticulous and near invisible, to "You really wonder how they ever managed to earn that sewing badge!" No matter how bad the sewing job is, if they start coming off you can always sew them on again. Just please, sew them on right side up, and PLEASE don't staple them on!!! Staples rust.Karen Paulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12093064163121908283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-4083794450583265962016-07-21T01:18:21.952-06:002016-07-21T01:18:21.952-06:00Try using a glue stick to anchor the patches white...Try using a glue stick to anchor the patches white you sew them. It holds on fabric, but is water soluble. It also does not gum up the needle or thread.Karen Paulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12093064163121908283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-36166701171416302342016-06-12T20:06:31.737-06:002016-06-12T20:06:31.737-06:00I know this is an old posting but I thought that i...I know this is an old posting but I thought that if anyone was reading, this might be helpful to know. When the manufacturer makes a spool of thread, he spins 4-6 threads together to make one thread. It is put on the spool directional and there is a right end and a wrong end to insert into the needle. The lead end of the thread is the right end. Thread you needle with the end of the thread that is coming off the spool before you cut it off and tie you knot on the end you cut. This way the cut end, the fray end, where the single threads separate will be collected in the knot. The reason the pills occurs is because the thread is upside down and the slack is sliding and bunching. Hope this helps.<br /> Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836065733517063972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-74806039551689548402016-06-10T00:18:17.067-06:002016-06-10T00:18:17.067-06:00Hello,
This above represented post is giving a det...Hello,<br />This above represented post is giving a detailed idea and information regarding <a href="http://www.patch-emblem.com/" rel="nofollow">scout patches</a>. Good to read this post. Thank you dear.......Andres Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479926487839449746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-55532893915607649632016-04-23T13:12:02.690-06:002016-04-23T13:12:02.690-06:00Badge-Magic is a double sided adhesive which is ve...Badge-Magic is a double sided adhesive which is very tack and holds the patch on very well. There are a few down falls with it however, 1. If you use it on a patch that is changed often like a rank patch, it will leave the fabric darkened where it makes contact. 2. Most of the time, it is difficult to remove a patch using it, however I have found that if you carefully rub "Goof-Off" (an adhesive solvent) on the backside of the fabric with a old cloth it will loosen the adhesive and make it easier to remove the patch without ripping the fabric. Any adhesive that is left over can be rubbed off with the cloth and a little more Goof-Off. Just don't let the fluid get near any other patches a fixed with the badge magic. 3. Sometimes the patch will start to peel back if article of clothing is put in a clothes dryer that is to hot, and it will pick up any lint and it will not reattach very well. So make sure you use a cool dryer. <br /><br />R.L. Rowcliffe - Eagle Scout & Scoutmaster Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13075285130320384770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-39259918615352923622016-04-23T13:06:53.917-06:002016-04-23T13:06:53.917-06:00Badge-Magic is a double sided adhesive which is ve...Badge-Magic is a double sided adhesive which is very tack and holds the patch on very well. There are a few down falls with it however, 1. If you use it on a patch that is changed often like a rank patch, it will leave the fabric darkened where it makes contact. 2. Most of the time, it is difficult to remove a patch using it, however I have found that if you carefully rub "Goof-Off" (an adhesive solvent) on the backside of the fabric with a old cloth it will loosen the adhesive and make it easier to remove the patch without ripping the fabric. Any adhesive that is left over can be rubbed off with the cloth and a little more Goof-Off. Just don't let the fluid get near any other patches a fixed with the badge magic. 3. Sometimes the patch will start to peel back if article of clothing is put in a clothes dryer that is to hot, and it will pick up any lint and it will not reattach very well. So make sure you use a cool dryer. <br /><br />R.L. Rowcliffe - Eagle Scout & Scoutmaster Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13075285130320384770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-53254988595199795982016-01-28T14:00:30.342-07:002016-01-28T14:00:30.342-07:00Trying to avoid a brand name here but I get hook a...Trying to avoid a brand name here but I get hook and loop sheets. I sew the fuzzy sheet side to the pocket and then sew the hook part to the badge. When he changes rank I just need to attach a piece of the hook sheet to the back of the new patch. Works good for the JTE patch that changes yearly.<br />Lazarus2047https://www.blogger.com/profile/09776055831566744502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-84895836233180490072016-01-10T16:26:24.024-07:002016-01-10T16:26:24.024-07:00We used clear polyester thread in the needle and b...We used clear polyester thread in the needle and bobbin to match the shirt. We made a small buttonhole in top of badge sash and used a small clear button under the edge of the shirt collar to hold sash in place. Used temporary spray adhesive on back of patches to hold them in place while sewing on. As busy mom suggested use longer stitches on the badges that are frequently changed. We had two eagle scouts and two scout leaders in our family. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020793639774336177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-43984555490385273172015-08-31T20:56:17.795-06:002015-08-31T20:56:17.795-06:00I started using the badge magic, but found many of...I started using the badge magic, but found many of the problems that other have found with it. Now I cut small pieces of the left over sheets of badge magic to hold the badges in place while I sew, being careful that the badge magic is small enough not to get in my stitches. This is similar to the glue stick or double sided tape, I've seen mentioned. I use a fairly wide zigzag stitch and will sew as many badges as I can with a continuous stitch. I read others use invisible thread, and that would make this part go even faster. Also on the ranks and position patches, I just use a basting stitch, as these patches do not stay on very long compared to the others.busymom516https://www.blogger.com/profile/03733728099855454351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-46364152823670365812015-05-06T12:02:22.655-06:002015-05-06T12:02:22.655-06:00I use Dritz spray adhesive. just spray the back of...I use Dritz spray adhesive. just spray the back of the patch to be sewn, wait for 30 seconds, then place it on the sash, vest, etc., and then sew it on. Any residue left from the spray will wash away. The great thing is no pins, no sore fingers. I have been doing it this way for several years. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11279703521494666273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-39880574211381957912015-03-05T19:44:13.457-07:002015-03-05T19:44:13.457-07:00I use regular glue stick to hold patches in place....I use regular glue stick to hold patches in place. When it dries, just sew and patches will stay put. Then wash out, since glue stick is water soluable. It won't gum up your machine either.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127510333886436491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-52233609782101519072014-11-10T14:29:22.694-07:002014-11-10T14:29:22.694-07:00Staple the patches on with a big Swingline stapler...Staple the patches on with a big Swingline stapler, then remove the staples after they are sewn.Better ways of doing thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494545326073466641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-50692353028212274762014-10-22T11:22:08.236-06:002014-10-22T11:22:08.236-06:00Jeremy, your tip to warm the patches first is BRIL...Jeremy, your tip to warm the patches first is BRILLIANT!!! Worked like a charm, and I'm no longer dreading sewing on the rest of these merit badges! Thanks :DLori Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671820655201631590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-74106357501211020362014-08-16T15:55:22.938-06:002014-08-16T15:55:22.938-06:00check the badge magic website, FAQ section. they h...check the badge magic website, FAQ section. they have information about removing the adhesive. i just tried and it works. they recommend Goo gone or Goof off. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17841066335630611977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-20363195166896359852014-07-04T09:57:48.745-06:002014-07-04T09:57:48.745-06:00I use a small strip of double sided tape on the ba...I use a small strip of double sided tape on the back of the patch and then place it on the uniform with a little pressure. Make sure the strip falls a little short of the edges or the needle will get gummed up. If I have several patches that will be adjacent to each other, I tape them together first and then sew them as a group. I have a Cadette Girl Scout and a Life Boy Scout and so have sewn tons of patches.D_McKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03652634556819590956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-37748482545809356192014-06-19T15:08:54.482-06:002014-06-19T15:08:54.482-06:00Wow, lots of good info in article and nearly as mu...Wow, lots of good info in article and nearly as much in the comments. You can tell there are a lot of moms here who have sew/attached their fair share of patches!Patch Mounthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04960531383441814930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-28040125467767304232014-06-06T15:08:10.122-06:002014-06-06T15:08:10.122-06:00Thanks for the great tips for sewing on badges! I&...Thanks for the great tips for sewing on badges! I've been sewing-phobic for my first three sons' shirts and sashes, using Badge Magic until they reached Eagle, and then removing all the patches and having someone else sew things on for the ceremony. So here is my Badge Magic trick for you: it comes off completely when the shirt is professionally dry cleaned! All the patches and badges will fall off in the process, so be sure to tell the cleaner to collect them all and return them to you. NOTE: It has to be regular dry cleaner's for it to dissolve; the newer organic/natural kind doesn't work. But both the shirt and badges/patches come out looking brand new!SewingPhobichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049697535507641401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400650783378451880.post-43052066339932837522014-03-07T07:05:33.524-07:002014-03-07T07:05:33.524-07:00So glad I found this! Spent all day yesterday try...So glad I found this! Spent all day yesterday trying to sew patches onto my husband's new shirt (sewing the square knots together is genius), my new shirt and merit badges onto my son's sash. I am so not a seamstress Ha! <br /> The tip I got from the boy who has the most merit badges in our troop is to sew them right straight across the entire row of merit badges. I just did it and it looks great, the husband is concerned that they might get caught on something so he suggested sewing 3 rows across all the rows of badges so that is what I did. I used the glue stick idea to hold them all on. Thank you to whoever posted THAT tip!<br />Am off tonight to get medium weight invisible thread to do the rest tomorrow morning so they will be done to welcome the crossovers into the troop in the afternoon and an Eagle Court of Honor in the evening (my husband is the Scoutmaster). I got the "fine" weight and I am sick of it breaking so often.Andysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08336688335764626976noreply@blogger.com