How To Make A Suede And Leatherette Deer & Doe Appliqué Elbow Patch

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You Will Need (5 things)

Steps (4 steps, 30 minutes)

1. 1

   Create your elbow patch by either using the pattern template or buy a pre cut one. Mine is from prym and is a suede imitation. Those pre cut ones are very hand as they fuse in place before sewing, making it very easy to sew in place.

   After deciding your design, trace them to freeze paper. It will be set with the iron on the fabric, making so easy to cut your design. Remember you must trace a mirror image of your design, since you are 'glueing"on the back of the fabric.

2. 2

   Cut with scissors or a craft knife.The deer and doe heads were cut out of leatherette. Place the design in place and sew around. Because the leatherette shows pins holes, if you need more security you can use sellotape to hold in place. I just went for it.

3. 3

   You can trace exactly or roughly as long you keep the design integrity. Once you sewn both you are ready to attach the elbow patch to your sleeve.

4. 4

   With the hot iron set the elbow patch in place. The glue will just baste secure but you still need to sew in place. If you made your own elbow patch base, pin in place and sew.