If you know anything about collectibles you know that an old item is worth more if it's in good condition. It can be a little worn, but it can't be in poor condition if you expected to fetch top dollar. Embroidered patches are no exception. So for today's post I've decided to talk about sewing patches on to your clothing in a way that will secure them while still allowing easy removal.
If you're planning some of the scouting, biker, or military patches you're wearing today to become part of a collection later on you certainly don't want to mount them with a hot iron. Getting them off later could be damaging if the glue adheres well. The best way to mount them is to sew them on with needle and thread. I know that prospect frightens lots of people who don't know how to sew, but there is a real easy way to do it takes very little skill.
If you're attaching your patches to a piece of clothing you wear often you want to use a simple loop or two in eight locations around the patch. Think of directional markings on a compass. In those same positions on a circular patch you put a simple loop or two on the inside of the embroidered edge. When it's time to remove the patch, snipping the thread allows it to easily come off. And by the way, if you're mounting to something that doesn't get worn often, like a sash for example, you can use it four loops instead of eight.
For the best look try to use thread that matches the background color of your patch. Or use a thread to match the border as a means of creating a little extra contrast.
