If you were to browse through the inventory of stock patches at The Cheap Place you would find a group of blank patches in three different shapes. There is a 4" rectangle, a 3" square, and a 12" rocker all ready for your creative genius. But you might be wondering, "Who uses blank patches?"
Blank patches are more popular than you think. There are people who buy them in small numbers so they can make their own customized patches. And while it's true you could order ready-made custom patches from The Cheap Place by sending them a digital image of your design, there are people who enjoy the challenge of making the patches themselves. It's similar to making a dress or shirt rather than buying one from someone else.
People who purchase blank patches usually use one of three methods to create their embroidery. The first method is to embroider by hand; an art form that's still in use but incredibly tedious. It's also difficult on the fingers when dealing with patches.
The second method is to use a home sewing machine with a manual or automatic embroidery future. Sewing machines of this type take a little bit of getting used to for patch making, but they work well for those who know how to use them.
Lastly, you can buy a small, home embroidery machine that does nothing but embroidery. With these types of machines you can load your digital image into the on-board computer, load your thread, and sit back while the machine does all the work automatically. A dedicated embroidery machine is more expensive than a sewing machine with an embroidery future, but it's worth the cost if you're producing your own patches on a regular basis.
So now you know. Blank patches have lots of potential.
