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Culture July 30, 2019
Patches add individuality to any piece of clothing, find out what makes them so amazing and how to DIY your own!
Interested in how to make patches? ENTITY shares everything you need to know.Have you ever wanted to add a little flair to your blue jeans or a basic denim jacket? Patches are the easy way to spice up your everyday clothing and personalize them to fit your style. Personalizing clothing has always been trendy and they are an easy way to add a design to any item of clothing. The best part about them is they can also be a temporary addition to your clothing, it just depends on how you apply it!
Adding patches to clothes started becoming popular in the 1960s. Young people were flooding the streets decked out in flowers, peace signs, tie-dye colors and an array of different patches which displayed anything from fun designs to political propaganda. They were used to display individuality and style. The patches trend continued to stay relevant throughout the years after the ’60s as well.
Slowly, styles from the ’60s have made a bold comeback in today’s fashion. For instance, denim, bright colors and patches are still widely seen today. According to research done by Asilda Store, patches never really went out of style. They’re still a way to signify identity, personality and solidarity for a social cause.
Not only can you find clothing items and accessories with patches on them in trendy stores. You can DIY them right in the comfort of your own home! Common places to purchase them are Etsy, Amazon and craft stores near you. They come in an array of styles and designs. Different styles and designs can allow for a different look to each item you embellish with a patch.
If you don’t want to purchase patches you can easily make them at home using one of the easiest DIY methods found on Sewing Rabbits website. This method is called the Inkjet transfer paper method which consists of printing out your desired design on inkjet transfer paper. Inkjet paper is easy to find in stores like Target or any craft store! You will then proceed to iron the design onto heavyweight fabric. Lastly once the design has dried, cut around the perimeter of the design and sew or adhere your design to the surface of your choice!
Attaching a patch is very simple, which is part of the reason they are so simple and stylish. They commonly require being applied using wax paper, but there are also some that you can stitch on to your clothes using a needle and thread. You can also use fabric glue if you’re needing to quickly apply the patch. Typically a needle and thread will last the longest out of all the application processes. But all the methods of application will work adhere the patch just fine.To summarize, patches are very easy to apply and this allows for a quick style change with little effort!
In conclusion, fashion has and will always be used as a form of expression. From studs and patches, to glitter and animal prints, individual style will always be in style. There are so many different ways to personalize your clothes and express yourself through styles and trends. None the less, patches are yet another thing society has used to help people personalize their clothes. Using patches on clothes is a pretty inexpensive way to add a personal touch to any item you own. So save some money and switch up your style and give patches a try!
If you’re interested in more DIY tricks, check out this ENTITY article.
